Which area of psychology is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of psychological problems and disorders?
▸ applied psychology
▸ clinical psychology
▸ medical psychology
▸ research psychology
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In what ways have changing views about the influence of heredity and environment on intelligence affected the development of intelligence tests?
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Describe Selye's general adaptation syndrome using an example of a situation that might be expected to lead to such a response. In addition, describe two constructive coping methods that would allow an individual in that situation to deal with the stressor.
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As Jim was walking, someone suddenly punched him. Jim was very startled, and immediately experienced a series of physiological reactions including increased heart rate, dilated pupils, and a clenching in his gut (as his digestive process stopped). What is illustrated by this example?
▸ fight-or-flight response
▸ tend-and-befriend response
▸ general adaptation response
▸ amygdala rage response
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Mandy is taking part in group therapy for treatment of her eating disorder. Which benefit can Mandy expect to experience?
▸ constant monitoring of her progress
▸ faster treatment of her symptoms
▸ recognition that her struggles are shared by others
▸ greater access to biomedical interventions
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The nurse admits a client who initially presents as intelligent, articulate, and superficially charming. The client claims his admission to the mental health unit is a big mistake. He states that there was a mix-up in the emergency room and he was incorrectly identified. A probable diagnosis is:
1. Antisocial personality disorder.
2. Avoidant personality disorder.
3. Dependent personality disorder.
4. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.
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What was the focus of a recent approach to describing variations in schizophrenic disorders?
▸ the presence of positive or negative symptoms
▸ the presence or absence of disturbed emotions
▸ the presence or absence of maladaptive behaviour
▸ the presence or absence of irrational thought
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Ellen has a hard time keeping down a job because of her behaviour. She is very perfectionistic and doesn't trust anyone else to do a good job. As a result, she tries to do everything herself, and never feels like anything is good enough. This means that she never finishes projects on time. Which category of mental disorder fits this description best?
▸ schizophrenic disorders
▸ personality disorders
▸ mood disorders
▸ dissociative disorders
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What is associated with moderating or reducing the effects of stress?
▸ pessimism
▸ relaxation
▸ stoicism
▸ suppressing pent-up emotions
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How much shorter is the estimated life expectancy of the average smoker compared to the average non-smoker?
▸ 4-5 years
▸ 8-9 years
▸ 13-14 years
▸ 19-20 years
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