1.
Which type of genetic environment correlation occurs when a child conducts himself or herself in a manner which solicits positive responses from others? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
D. Evocative
2.
Which type of genetic environmental correlation does the child seek environments that fit his or her genetic tendencies? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
A. Active
3.
Which term is 'not' considered a prenatal influence which can cause damage to a fetus? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
D. Anoxia
4.
At what age does a newborn 'lose' the moro reflex? (Unit 1: altered question, original invalid)
Correct Answer
B. 4-6 weeks
5.
What direction are infants moving when they demonstrate the proximal-distal principle of development? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
A. Inward to Outward direction
6.
Around what age do girls experience a growth spurt? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
A. 10
7.
Around what age do boys experience a growth spurt? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
D. 13-14
Explanation
Girls at age 10
Boys at age 13-14
8.
The majority of physical and cognitive development is completed by what developmental stage? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
D. Young Adulthood
9.
What is considered the healthiest developmental stage of life?(Unit 1)
Correct Answer
D. Young Adulthood
10.
During which dimension of self-concept is sense of purpose to the self gained? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
D. Aspirations and Goals
11.
Where does a child develop much of his or her personality and self awareness? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
A. Family
12.
Using Johari's window and the fore panes of self, how much of ourselves are we aware of? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
C. One-half
13.
Who is considered the father of modern psychology? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
A. Sigmund Freud
14.
What part of the mind is the source of emotional pain? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
D. Unconscious mind
Explanation
The unconscious mind is the automatic, silent part. The subconscious is more like a second background brain.
15.
According to Frued's theory of personality states, which psychological force helps us evaluate and judge reality? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
B. Ego
16.
How many psychosexual stages did Freud identify in an individuals first few years of life? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
B. 5
17.
During which of Freud's psychosexual stages does the Oedipus conflict and Electra complex occur? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
C. Phallic
18.
Unsuccessful completion of what stage of psychosocial development leaves the individual withdrawn and estranged? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
A. Stage 1 - Infancy
19.
Unsuccessful completion of what stage of psychosocial development leads to a sense of loss and contempt for others? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
D. Stage 8 - Old Age
20.
Sullivans personality developmental stages concluded that intimacy and sexual urges was the distinction of what stage of development? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
D. Late adolescence
21.
Who was the first modern theorist to emphasize that infants are actively exploring and trying to master their surroundings from their first breath of life? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
D. Jean Piaget
22.
During which of Piagets stages of Cognitive Development does the individual have the ability to reason using abstract concepts? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
C. Stage of formal operations
23.
Who is credited with being the first to work using the behavioristic approach? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
C. Ivan Pavlov
24.
Who are considered extremely important models for children as they are often imitated? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
B. Parents
25.
Who developed the "Hierarchy of Needs" pyramid? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
A. Maslow
26.
Which of the "Hierarchy of Needs" is considered the first of growth needs? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
B. Belonging needs
27.
Which of the following is not a basic theme of the existential concept? (Unit 1)
Correct Answer
D. Adopt vacillating opinions regarding self
28.
Which axis will not have more than one diagnosis? (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
D. IV
Explanation
Axis I, II, and III will sometimes have more than one diagnosis.
29.
Axis I will always be assumed to be the principal diagnosis unless what axis is identified as such? (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
A. II
30.
An indication of emotional discomfort consists of depression, anxiety, and : (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
C. Physical symptoms
31.
Dual disorder is a term used to describe the presence of both a mental disorder and : (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
A. Substance abuse
32.
Mental retardation is characterized by an intelligence quotient (IQ) below: (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
C. 70
33.
Before what age do symptoms for ADHD appear? (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
B. 7
34.
Which term is 'not' a behavior associated with oppositional defiant disorder? (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
C. Assertive
Explanation
Those with oppositional defiance disorder are not necessarily assertive. They tend to view things negatively and defy being ruled in any way, buy that does not mean they impose their belief's onto others.
35.
What disorder is characterized by the persistent ingestion of non-nutritional substances after the age of 18 months? (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
D. Pica
36.
A language disturbance is the primary characteristic of what memory impairment? (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
A. Aphasia
37.
A memory impairment whose primary characteristic is the inability to carry out motor activities despite intact motor function is called: (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
B. Apraxia
38.
What memory impairments primary characteristics is a failure to recognize or identify objects despite intact sensory function? (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
C. Agnosia
39.
A patient with a personality change due to a general medical condition demonstrating poor impulse control is exhibiting what type of personality? (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
B. Disinhibited
40.
How many separate personality patterns are seen in patients with personality change due to a general medical condition? (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
C. 8
41.
Substance dependence is defined as a cluster of criteria occurring any time in what period of time? (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
B. 12 months
42.
A substance related disorder characterized by a maladaptive pattern of substance use manifested by recurrent and significant adverse consequences related to the repeated use is called substance: (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
D. Abuse
43.
If substance use has been heavy and prolonged, reducing the use of the substance results in substance specific syndrome called substance: (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
C. Withdrawal
44.
What is the most abused amphetamine? (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
B. Methamphetamine
45.
What class of substance is the most prescribed of all medications? (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
A. Opioid
46.
Which drug is considered the most potent psychoactive drug known? (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
B. Lysergic acid deithylamide (LSD)
47.
At what age does the onset of schizophrenia usually surface? (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
A. 20s
48.
Patients diagnosed with schizophreniform disorder have symptoms that last at least: (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
A. 1 month, less than 6
49.
Which subtype of a delusional disorder has a prominent theme that a person, usually of higher status, is in love with the patient? (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
B. Erotomanic
50.
Which term is not a subtype for bipolar disorder? (Unit 2)
Correct Answer
D. Repressed