Question 1

Which of the following is a social phobia?

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A)  fear of animals
B)  fear of high places
C)  fear of seeing blood
D)  fear of embarrassmentE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

According to Maslow,basic human needs are ranked in the following order as they DECREASE in urgency:

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A)  physiological needs,safety,being loved,maintaining self-esteem,self-actualization.
B)  safety,physiological needs,being loved,maintaining self-esteem,self-actualization.
C)  safety,physiological needs,maintaining self-esteem,self-actualization.
D)  self-actualization,physiological needs,safety,maintaining self-esteem,being loved.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following statements is an example of negative self-talk?

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A)  "I wonder why my boss wants to see me? I guess I'll just have to wait and see."
B)  "I'll have to start working on that next paper earlier."
C)  "I won the speech contest,but only because none of the other speakers was very good."
D)  "Too bad I missed the one problem through carelessness,but overall I did pretty well on this test."E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of depression?

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A)  loss of pleasure in doing formerly pleasurable things
B)  autonomy
C)  obsession with exercise
D)  increased social interactionE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Most college students identify _________ as their role models.

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A)  sports figures and politicians.
B)  successful colleagues.
C)  their parents.
D)  their teachers.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The only way to solve a mental health problem is to seek professional help.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Psychodynamic therapies allow the patient to

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A)  speak freely with a supportive but objective person.
B)  safely consume necessary prescription medications.
C)  think cognitively about his or her problem.
D)  receive reinforcement for appropriate behavior.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following statements about fear is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a basic and useful emotion.
B)  It is considered to be a problem if it is out of proportion to real danger.
C)  It is another word for anxiety.
D)  It is a useful daily tool to cope with life.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

An example of a compulsion is

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A)  the impulse to hurt a family member.
B)  anxiety about contracting HIV infection from a sneeze.
C)  uncontrollable worry about an accident.
D)  constant and repetitive hand washing.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Individuals who do not establish a firm sense of identity may have difficulty establishing relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following professionals requires the most formal education?

Accepted Answer

A)  nurse-practitioner
B)  psychiatrist
C)  social worker
D)  counselorE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

People usually develop panic disorder in their

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A)  early twenties.
B)  teenage years.
C)  late adulthood.
D)  early childhood.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is the best initial treatment for a person with moderate to severe depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  drug therapy exclusively
B)  electroconvulsive therapy
C)  psychoanalysis and amphetamines
D)  drug therapy combined with psychotherapyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

An example of a simple phobia is fear of

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A)  dogs.
B)  public speaking.
C)  interaction.
D)  embarrassment.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Being self-actualized is characterized by

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A)  passivity.
B)  good work habits.
C)  good physical health.
D)  realism.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Religious belief

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A)  undermines problem solving.
B)  is a substitute for a positive self-concept.
C)  promotes psychological health for some individuals.
D)  has little bearing on mental health.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Being inner-directed is most closely associated with

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A)  acceptance.
B)  autonomy.
C)  capacity for intimacy.
D)  creativity.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Therapies for anxiety disorders concentrate primarily on diet and exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The percentage of adult Americans that suffer from a diagnosable psychological disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  5-15 percent.
B)  15-25 percent.
C)  25-35 percent.
D)  35-45 percent.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The final stage of moral development is explaining right and wrong in terms of rules.

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A) True 
 B)False

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Being self-actualized is characterized by

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Which of the following is the best initial treatment for a person with moderate to severe depression?

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An example of a simple phobia is fear of

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The only way to solve a mental health problem is to seek professional help.

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Individuals who do not establish a firm sense of identity may have difficulty establishing relationships.

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Therapies for anxiety disorders concentrate primarily on diet and exercise.

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People usually develop panic disorder in their

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An example of a compulsion is

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The final stage of moral development is explaining right and wrong in terms of rules.

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Religious belief

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Which of the following statements about fear is false?

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Which of the following statements is an example of negative self-talk?

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Most college students identify _________ as their role models.

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Which of the following professionals requires the most formal education?

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The percentage of adult Americans that suffer from a diagnosable psychological disorder is

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According to Maslow,basic human needs are ranked in the following order as they DECREASE in urgency:

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Psychodynamic therapies allow the patient to

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Which of the following is a social phobia?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of depression?

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Being inner-directed is most closely associated with

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