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This type of therapy is useful for realizing a person is not alone in their mental illness.
- Family Therapy
- Cognitive Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Active Listening
- No Clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!

About This Quiz

Disclaimer: You have not taken anything psychology related before (maybe sociology but, that's like a cousin of psychology) do not be upset if you don't know any of the answers or if you "fail." Be honest if you don't know an answer choose the answer, "No Clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!" This isn't like math where you have had it since you were in kindergarten! No one knows more than you do! You haven't taken psychology before, you've only lived it! Don't be alarmed by this "test." You will receive 20 Points for taking it :)

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Psychology is:
- The study of mental processes only
- The study of mental processes and behavior
- The study of behavior only
- The study of the human mind and its potential
- No clue! I've never taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. The study of mental processes and behavior

Explanation

Psychology is the study of mental processes and behavior. This field of study focuses on understanding how the mind works and how it influences human behavior. By studying mental processes such as perception, cognition, and emotions, psychologists aim to gain insights into human behavior and provide explanations for why people think, feel, and act the way they do. This broad definition of psychology encompasses both the study of mental processes and the study of behavior, making it a comprehensive discipline that explores various aspects of the human mind and its impact on behavior.

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The retina is:
- Your organ of sound/audition
- Your organ of taste/gustation
- Your organ of kinesthesis
- Your organ of sight
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Your organ of sight

Explanation

The retina is the correct answer because it is the part of the eye that receives and processes visual information. It contains specialized cells called photoreceptors that detect light and transmit signals to the brain, allowing us to see. The other options mentioned - sound/audition, taste/gustation, and kinesthesis - are associated with different sensory organs and functions, not related to sight.

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These are false sensory input like seeing something that isn't there
- Hallucinations
- Delusions
- Neurosis
- Negative Symptoms
- No Clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Hallucinations

Explanation

Hallucinations are false sensory perceptions that occur in the absence of any external stimuli. They can involve any of the senses, such as seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or feeling something that does not actually exist. Hallucinations are commonly associated with psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, but can also occur in other medical conditions or as a result of substance abuse. They are distinct from delusions, which are false beliefs, and neurosis, which refers to a group of psychological disorders characterized by anxiety and distress. Negative symptoms refer to a reduction or absence of normal functioning, such as lack of motivation or emotional expression.

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This is a distinguishing quality or characteristic of someone
- Intelligence
- Heritability
- Nature Nurture
- Trait
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Trait

Explanation

The given correct answer is "Trait". A trait refers to a distinguishing quality or characteristic of someone. It can be a physical attribute, such as eye color or height, or a personality trait, such as extroversion or conscientiousness. Traits are often used to describe and differentiate individuals from one another.

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This is where a person must have a drug to function physically and/or mentally and they will do anything for the drug.
- Tolerance
- Psychological Dependence
- Withdrawal
- Addiction
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Addiction

Explanation

Addiction refers to a condition where a person becomes physically and/or mentally dependent on a drug and will go to any extent to obtain it. This includes experiencing withdrawal symptoms when the drug is not available and developing tolerance to its effects over time. Addiction is a complex disorder that affects the brain and behavior, leading to compulsive drug-seeking and use despite harmful consequences.

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This is building up an immunity to a drug, requiring more of it for the same effects.
- Tolerence
- Dependence
- Addiction
- Withdrawal
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Tolerence

Explanation

Tolerance refers to the phenomenon where the body becomes less responsive to the effects of a drug over time, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effects. This can occur due to various factors, including the body's ability to adapt to the presence of the drug and the development of metabolic processes that break down the drug more efficiently. Tolerance can lead to increased drug use and can be a significant factor in the development of dependence and addiction.

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A psychologist from the biological perspective would be most interested in which of the following:
- Thought processes and interpretation of events
- The unconscious mind and its influence on us as humans
- How we learn our various behaviors
- Brain and chemical makeup
- No Clue! I haven't taken psychology before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Brain and chemical makeup

Explanation

A psychologist from the biological perspective focuses on understanding human behavior and mental processes by studying the brain and its chemical makeup. This perspective emphasizes the role of genetics, hormones, neurotransmitters, and other biological factors in influencing behavior and mental processes. By studying the brain and its chemical composition, psychologists can gain insights into how these biological factors contribute to psychological phenomena such as emotions, cognition, and behavior.

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I stop breathing when I'm sleeping, which sleep disorder do I most likely have?
- Narcolepsy
- Sleep Apnea
- Insomnia
- Night Terrors
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Sleep Apnea

Explanation

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breathing during sleep. This can lead to a decrease in oxygen levels in the blood and disrupt the normal sleep pattern. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and may experience daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and morning headaches. Therefore, if someone stops breathing while sleeping, sleep apnea is the most likely sleep disorder they have.

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This type of culture promotes the pursuing of personal goals, focusing on each person
- Collectivism
- Communistic
- Individualism
- Democratic
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Individualism

Explanation

Individualism is a cultural value that emphasizes the importance of individual goals and achievements. In this type of culture, individuals are encouraged to pursue their own personal goals and focus on their own needs and desires. It values independence, self-reliance, and personal freedom. This is in contrast to collectivism, which emphasizes the importance of group goals and the well-being of the community over individual needs.

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Dopamine is an example of a ______ which communicates between neurons in the body.
- Neurotransmitters
- Neural communicators
- Reticular transmissions
- Neural plasticity
- No Clue! I haven't taken psychology before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Neurotransmitters

Explanation

Dopamine is classified as a neurotransmitter, which is a chemical messenger that transmits signals between neurons in the body. Neurotransmitters play a crucial role in the communication and coordination of various physiological processes and behaviors. They are released from the presynaptic neuron, travel across the synapse, and bind to specific receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, thereby transmitting the signal. Dopamine, specifically, is involved in several functions such as movement, reward, motivation, and pleasure.

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The theory that there are three color cones in our eyes that combine to form every color we see is which theory of sight?
- Tri Chromatic Theory
- Place Theory
- Frequency Theory
- Opponent Process Theory
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Tri Chromatic Theory

Explanation

The correct answer is Tri Chromatic Theory. This theory suggests that there are three types of color receptors or cones in our eyes - red, green, and blue - and that these cones combine to form every color that we see.

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This is making a test the same for all takers as possible: same questions, same scoring, etc to compare consistent results.
- Content Validity
- Predictive Validity
- Standardization
- Normal Curve
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Standardization

Explanation

Standardization refers to the process of making a test consistent for all takers by using the same questions, scoring methods, and other test administration procedures. This ensures that all individuals are evaluated under the same conditions, allowing for fair and accurate comparisons of test scores. Standardization helps to minimize any potential biases or confounding factors that could influence test results, and it enables the comparison of scores across different individuals or groups. Therefore, standardization is the most appropriate answer in this context.

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This is the idea that we are less likely to help someone in need if there are other people present. For example, someone falls over in the hall and drops their stuff. You are more likely to do nothing if it's passing time.
- Altruism
- Foot in the door phenomenon
- Ingroup bias
- Bystander Effect
- No Clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Bystander Effect

Explanation

The bystander effect refers to the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help someone in need when there are other people present. This can be seen in the example given, where someone falls over in the hall and drops their belongings, but people are more likely to do nothing if it's passing time. The presence of others creates a diffusion of responsibility, as individuals assume that someone else will intervene, leading to a decreased likelihood of helping.

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This refers to a person having an IQ lower than 70 and their functioning, adapting, reasoning etc being impaired in practical and social skills.
- Downs Syndrome
- Intellectual Disability
- Savant Syndrome
- Gifted and Talented
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Intellectual Disability

Explanation

This refers to a condition where a person has an IQ lower than 70 and their practical and social skills are impaired. It is commonly known as Intellectual Disability.

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The idea that we will help people when we do a cost benefit analysis a sort of "What's in it for me?"
- Normative Social Influence Theory
- Social Exchange Theory
- Foot in the Door Phenomenon
- Bystander Effect
- No Clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Social Exchange Theory

Explanation

The correct answer is Social Exchange Theory. Social Exchange Theory suggests that people help others when they believe that the benefits outweigh the costs. It is based on the idea that individuals engage in a sort of "What's in it for me?" analysis before deciding whether or not to help someone. This theory emphasizes the importance of self-interest and rational decision-making in determining helping behavior.

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When mom leaves the room, a baby in their early months will cry, not because they are sad, but because they think their mother does not exist anymore. They lack
- Conservation
- Object Permanence
- Self Concept
- Roles
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Object Permanence

Explanation

Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are not visible. In the given scenario, the baby cries when the mother leaves the room because they do not yet have the cognitive ability to understand that the mother still exists even though they cannot see her. This lack of object permanence leads the baby to believe that the mother has disappeared, causing distress and crying.

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These are false beliefs held by those with mental illness and those without. For example if I think everyone is out to get me.
- Hallucinations
- Bias
- Psychosis
- Delusions
- No Clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Delusions

Explanation

Delusions are false beliefs that are held despite evidence to the contrary. In this scenario, the person mentioned that they think everyone is out to get them, which is an example of a delusion. Delusions can occur in individuals with mental illness, such as schizophrenia, as well as in individuals without any diagnosed mental health condition. Delusions are a symptom often associated with psychosis, which is a mental state characterized by a loss of touch with reality.

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This is a good kind of stress that releases adrenaline and pushes us to do something.
- Distress
- Coping Mechanisms
- Eustress
- Repression
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Eustress

Explanation

Eustress refers to a positive form of stress that motivates and energizes individuals to take action. Unlike distress, which is a negative form of stress that can be harmful to one's well-being, eustress is beneficial and can enhance performance and productivity. It releases adrenaline and pushes individuals to accomplish tasks and achieve goals. Coping mechanisms are strategies used to manage stress, while repression refers to the unconscious blocking of unwanted thoughts or memories.

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This is meant to decrease behavior:
- Punishment
- Conditioned Emotional Responses
- Latent Learning
- Reinforcement
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Punishment

Explanation

Punishment is a form of consequence that is used to decrease or suppress a behavior. It involves the application of an aversive stimulus or the removal of a positive stimulus in response to the behavior. By associating the behavior with negative consequences, punishment aims to discourage the individual from engaging in that behavior in the future. It is commonly used in behavior modification to reduce undesirable behaviors and promote more desirable ones.

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This is using psychological means to treat, such as conditioning, rather than medical means.
- Psychotherapy
- Biomedical Model
- Biopsychosocial Model
- Anti Rumination
- No Clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Psychotherapy

Explanation

Psychotherapy is the correct answer because it refers to the use of psychological means, such as conditioning, to treat mental health issues. It involves talking and working with a trained therapist to address and resolve psychological problems. This approach focuses on understanding the individual's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and aims to improve their mental well-being through various therapeutic techniques. Unlike the biomedical model, which relies on medical interventions, psychotherapy emphasizes the importance of psychological factors in mental health and utilizes non-medical treatments. The biopsychosocial model considers the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding and treating mental health conditions. Anti-rumination is not directly related to the given explanation.

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Being objective, assessing sources, discerning hidden values, and evaluating evidence are just some components of:
- Effortful Processing
- Dual Processing
- Critical Thinking
- Divergent Thinking
- No Clue! I've never taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Critical Thinking

Explanation

Critical thinking is the correct answer because it involves being objective, assessing sources, discerning hidden values, and evaluating evidence. It is a cognitive process that allows individuals to analyze and evaluate information in a logical and systematic manner. By utilizing critical thinking skills, individuals are able to make informed decisions, solve problems, and develop well-reasoned arguments.

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Perception is:
- How we physically take in the world around us
- How we influence the world around us
- How we are exclusively hardwired to think about a problem
- How we interpret the world around us
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. How we interpret the world around us

Explanation

Perception refers to the process of interpreting and making sense of the information we receive from the world around us. It involves using our senses, such as sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell, to gather information and then interpreting that information based on our past experiences, beliefs, and expectations. Perception helps us understand and navigate the world, as it allows us to assign meaning and significance to the stimuli we encounter. It is through perception that we form our understanding of reality and make sense of our experiences.

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Birds do this when they are born, they attach to the first living thing they see. Humans don't do this, but we tend to stick to what we know. This attachment in animals is known as:
- Imprinting
- Foreshadowing
- Attachment deprivation
- Attachment disruption
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Imprinting

Explanation

Imprinting is the correct answer because it refers to the behavior in which animals, particularly birds, form an attachment to the first living thing they see after being born. This attachment is crucial for their survival and influences their behavior and social interactions later in life. While humans do not exhibit this specific behavior, the statement suggests that humans tend to stick to what they know, implying a similarity in the concept of attachment.

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Timothy suddenly falls asleep into REM while he is swimming. Timothy probably suffers from which sleep disorder?
- Narcolepsy
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Sickness
- Insomnia
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Narcolepsy

Explanation

Timothy falling asleep suddenly into REM while swimming suggests that he experiences episodes of excessive daytime sleepiness and uncontrollable sleep attacks, which are characteristic symptoms of narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that affects the brain's ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles, causing sudden and uncontrollable sleep attacks at inappropriate times.

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This theory says we are pulled by the thought of reward, and thus motivated.
- Instinct Theory
- Drive Reduction Theory
- Social Conflict Theory
- Incentive Theory
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Incentive Theory

Explanation

The Incentive Theory suggests that our behavior is motivated by the anticipation of rewards. According to this theory, we are pulled towards certain actions or behaviors because we expect to receive some form of positive reinforcement or reward. This theory emphasizes the importance of external factors, such as incentives or rewards, in driving our behavior. It suggests that our motivation is influenced by the perceived value or desirability of the rewards we expect to gain from our actions.

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The social clock is:
- The best time for social media
- When we should make friends and are most susceptible to it
- When someone feels like they should have children
- When we find it acceptable socially to get married, have children, get a job, etc
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. When we find it acceptable socially to get married, have children, get a job, etc

Explanation

The social clock refers to the societal expectations and norms regarding the timing of major life events such as getting married, having children, and finding a job. It reflects the idea that there is a "right" or socially acceptable time for individuals to reach these milestones. This concept suggests that people may feel pressure to conform to these societal expectations and may experience feelings of anxiety or inadequacy if they deviate from the expected timeline.

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Homeostasis is:
- Something we do naturally to survive
- A reward that motivates us to do something
- A step of the hierarchy of needs established by Abraham Maslow
- A natural way our body gets to balance, for example if you are thirsty you get a drink of water
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. A natural way our body gets to balance, for example if you are thirsty you get a drink of water

Explanation

Homeostasis refers to the body's ability to maintain internal stability and balance. It is a natural process that helps regulate various bodily functions to ensure optimal conditions for survival. For example, when we are thirsty, our body signals us to drink water in order to restore the balance of fluids in the body. This answer accurately describes homeostasis as a natural way our body achieves balance by giving the example of thirst and drinking water.

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This type of memory is the first step of memory - it's sorting out all the stimuli around us - usually via our sight, sound, taste, etc.
- Iconic Memory
- Sensory Memory
- Echoic Memory
- Short Term Memory
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Sensory Memory

Explanation

Sensory memory is the type of memory that is responsible for sorting out all the stimuli around us. It is the first step in the memory process and involves the initial processing of information through our senses, such as sight, sound, taste, etc. Sensory memory holds this information for a very brief period of time before either transferring it to short-term memory or forgetting it.

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You need both eyes to pick up some things like distance, depth, form, etc. These are known as:
- Binocular Cues
- Monocular Cues
- Convergence
- Relative Height
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Binocular Cues

Explanation

Binocular cues refer to visual cues that require the use of both eyes to perceive depth, distance, form, and other visual information accurately. These cues include binocular disparity, which is the slight difference in the images seen by each eye, and binocular convergence, which is the degree to which the eyes turn inward to focus on a nearby object. These cues work together to provide a three-dimensional perception of the world around us.

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Social Anxiety Disorder is defined as:
- Fearing social settings
- Fearing that you may have a panic attack in social setting
- A phobia of social settings
- Fearing social interaction due to the fear of rejection and humiliation
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Fearing social interaction due to the fear of rejection and humiliation

Explanation

The correct answer is "Fearing social interaction due to the fear of rejection and humiliation." This definition accurately describes social anxiety disorder, which is characterized by an intense fear of social situations and a fear of being judged or embarrassed by others. People with social anxiety disorder often avoid social interactions or endure them with extreme distress. This fear is rooted in the belief that they will be rejected or humiliated in social settings, leading to significant impairment in their daily functioning and quality of life.

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This is the biological motivation to survive
- Drive Reduction Theory
- Instinct Theory
- Incentive Theory
- Achievement Theory
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Instinct Theory

Explanation

The instinct theory suggests that biological factors and innate behaviors drive human motivation. It proposes that humans are born with certain instincts that motivate them to survive and engage in specific behaviors. This explanation aligns with the given statement about the biological motivation to survive, as the instinct theory focuses on innate biological factors driving behavior.

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If you are bit by a German Shepard and you fear all dogs, according to behaviorists you are ____ your conditioned response.
- Discriminating
- Acquiring
- Extincting
- Generalizing
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Generalizing

Explanation

When someone is bitten by a German Shepard and develops a fear of all dogs, they are generalizing their conditioned response. Generalization occurs when a response that was originally conditioned to a specific stimulus is also elicited by similar stimuli. In this case, the person's fear response to the German Shepard has generalized to all dogs, indicating a generalization of their conditioned response.

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Egocentrism is:
- The evil part of the human psyche
- The good part of the human psyche
- The inability to understand that others have points of view
- The understanding that other people's arguments are valid
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. The inability to understand that others have points of view

Explanation

Egocentrism refers to the inability to understand or consider that others may have different perspectives or points of view. It is a cognitive bias where individuals tend to only see things from their own perspective and struggle to empathize or understand the experiences and thoughts of others. This can lead to difficulties in communication, collaboration, and social interactions.

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Divergent thinking is:
- Seeing the solution to a problem as one outcome
- Suddenly realizing how to solve a problem
- Something that is frowned upon, Tris....
- Seeing the solution to a problem as many possibilities
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Seeing the solution to a problem as many possibilities

Explanation

Divergent thinking refers to the ability to generate multiple ideas, perspectives, or solutions to a problem. It involves thinking outside the box and considering various possibilities rather than being limited to one outcome. This type of thinking encourages creativity, innovation, and flexibility in problem-solving. It is the opposite of convergent thinking, which focuses on finding the single correct answer. Divergent thinking is valued in fields such as art, design, and entrepreneurship, as it allows for exploration and discovery of new and unique solutions.

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Repression is:
- Putting a feeling onto someone else
- Turning unacceptable desires into something that is socially acceptable
- Suppressing a thought into the unconscious as if it never happened
- Taking out issues on someone else
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Suppressing a thought into the unconscious as if it never happened

Explanation

Repression refers to the act of suppressing a thought or memory into the unconscious mind, as if it never occurred. This defense mechanism is often used to cope with traumatic or distressing experiences. By pushing these thoughts or memories out of conscious awareness, individuals may avoid the associated emotional pain or discomfort. However, the repressed thoughts may still influence behavior and emotions indirectly.

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This is the group we are part of. The "Us" in the "Us and them" mentality.
- Ingroup
- Outgroup
- Conformity
- Obedience
- No Clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Ingroup

Explanation

The term "ingroup" refers to the social group that an individual identifies with and feels a sense of belonging to. It represents the group that "we" are a part of, as opposed to the "outgroup" which consists of individuals outside of our group. This concept is often associated with the "us and them" mentality, where there is a distinction between members of our group and those who are not.

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The idea studied by Solomon Asch that we try to fit in to a group for many reasons is known as:
- Ingroup Bias
- Conformity
- Obedience
- Role
- No Clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Conformity

Explanation

Conformity refers to the tendency of individuals to adjust their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors to align with those of a particular group. Solomon Asch's studies on conformity demonstrated that people often conform to social norms and group pressure, even if it means going against their own judgment or beliefs. This concept highlights the influence of social factors on individual behavior and the desire to fit in with a group.

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The idea that it is our environment or our biology that make up who we are and what we do is indicative of which argument in psychology?
- Freewill VS Determinism
- Nature VS Nurture
- Stability VS Change
- Existentialism VS Humanism
- No Clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Nature VS Nurture

Explanation

The argument in psychology that is indicated by the idea that our environment or biology shape who we are and what we do is the Nature VS Nurture argument. This argument explores the extent to which our genetics (nature) and our upbringing and experiences (nurture) influence our behavior and development. It debates whether our traits and characteristics are primarily determined by our biology or by our environment.

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Paradoxical sleep where our bodies are paralyzed, but our minds are the most active they have been all day, and we dream is known as:
- Stage 4 of sleep
- Stage 3 of sleep
- NREM
- REM
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. REM

Explanation

REM stands for rapid eye movement. During REM sleep, our bodies are paralyzed, but our minds are highly active. This is the stage of sleep where we experience vivid dreaming. It is called paradoxical sleep because our brain activity is similar to when we are awake, but our muscles are relaxed and immobile. REM sleep is important for memory consolidation, learning, and emotional processing.

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This disorder is characterized by having panic attacks or being incapacitated by the fear of having another panic attack.
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Agorophobia
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- No Clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Panic Disorder

Explanation

Panic disorder is a mental health condition where individuals experience recurring panic attacks or live in constant fear of having another panic attack. Panic attacks are sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort that are accompanied by physical symptoms such as rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, and dizziness. This disorder can significantly impact a person's daily life and functioning, as they may avoid certain situations or places for fear of triggering a panic attack.

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This memory technique is used to spread information out over a period of time. If you spend 100 minutes studying for a test you will not remember more than if you spent 10 days, 10 minutes a day studying.
- Rehearsal
- Spacing Effect
- Method of Loci
- Serial Position Effect
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Spacing Effect

Explanation

The spacing effect refers to the phenomenon where spreading out learning or studying sessions over time improves long-term retention and recall of information. This means that studying for shorter periods of time over a longer period is more effective than cramming all the studying into one session. In this case, the explanation is that spending 10 minutes a day for 10 days will result in better memory retention than spending 100 minutes in one session.

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The Bears lose to the Packers. I say that I knew that would happen. This, "I knew it all along" phenomenon is also known as:
- Hindsight Bias
- Confirmation Bias
- Anchoring Bias
- Hyperbolic Discounting Bias
- No Clue! I've never taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Hindsight Bias

Explanation

Hindsight bias refers to the tendency for people to perceive events as more predictable than they actually were, after they have occurred. In this scenario, the person claims that they knew the Bears would lose to the Packers, indicating that they are experiencing hindsight bias by believing they knew the outcome all along.

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Grouping information together is a memory technique known as:
- Hierarchies
- Chunking
- Insight
- Spacing Effect
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Chunking

Explanation

Chunking is a memory technique that involves grouping information together into smaller, more manageable units. This helps to improve memory and recall by organizing information into meaningful chunks. By breaking down larger pieces of information into smaller, related groups, it becomes easier to remember and process. This technique is commonly used when trying to remember long lists, numbers, or complex concepts.

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This is the phenomenon that we tend to think we are being watched more than we really are.
- Hawethorne Effect
- Spotlight Effect
- Mcgurk Effect
- Self Efficacy
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Spotlight Effect

Explanation

The spotlight effect refers to the tendency of individuals to believe that they are being observed or scrutinized by others more than they actually are. This cognitive bias leads people to overestimate the extent to which others notice and pay attention to their appearance, behavior, and performance. It can result in self-consciousness and social anxiety as individuals feel under constant scrutiny.

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46.

Foot-in-the-door phenomenon is:
- The idea that if we ask for a large item, it is easier to ask for something smaller and getting it
- The idea that we tend to overestimate peoples disopositions
- The idea that we overestimate peoples situations
- The idea that if we ask for something small, we can work our way up to asking for something big and getting it
- No Clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. The idea that if we ask for something small, we can work our way up to asking for something big and getting it

Explanation

The foot-in-the-door phenomenon refers to the concept that if we start by making a small request, people are more likely to comply, and then we can gradually increase the size of our requests. This technique takes advantage of the human tendency to maintain consistency in their actions and behaviors. By initially gaining agreement on a small scale, it becomes easier to persuade individuals to agree to larger requests later on.

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47.

This disorder is characterized by disorganized thinking, irregular movement, hallucinations, delusions and more. Where mood disorders are the common cold of mental health disorders, this is the cancer of mental health.
- Bi Polar Disorder
- Munchausen's
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- No Clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Schizophrenia

Explanation

Schizophrenia is the correct answer because it is a mental disorder that is characterized by symptoms such as disorganized thinking, irregular movement, hallucinations, and delusions. It is often considered the "cancer" of mental health disorders because it is a chronic and severe condition that can significantly impact a person's daily functioning and quality of life. Mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder, are more common and less severe compared to schizophrenia. Munchausen's and post-traumatic stress disorder are different mental health disorders that do not match the given description.

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48.

The cochlea is:
- Your organ of sound/audition
- Your organ of taste/gustation
- Your organ of kinesthesis
- Your organ of sight
- No clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. Your organ of sound/audition

Explanation

The cochlea is a part of the inner ear, responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain. It plays a crucial role in the process of hearing and is therefore considered the organ of sound or audition.

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49.

Mirror Image Perception is:
- The idea that we see people the way we see us, we dislike someone because we think they dislike us
- The idea that we lose ourselves when we are in our group of friends, like Mean Girls
- The idea that when we are faced with people like us we hate them
- The idea that we think everyone in our group is individuals, and everyone in other groups are all the same
- No Clue! I haven't taken psych before, Larsh!
Correct Answer

A. The idea that we see people the way we see us, we dislike someone because we think they dislike us

Explanation

Mirror Image Perception refers to the idea that we tend to perceive others in a similar way to how we perceive ourselves. This means that if we have negative self-perceptions or believe that others dislike us, we are more likely to dislike them in return. It highlights the role of self-perception and projection in our social interactions, suggesting that our own beliefs and insecurities can influence how we perceive and interact with others.

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The retina is:

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This is building up an immunity to a drug, requiring more of it for the same effects.

A psychologist from the biological perspective would be most interested in which of the following:

I stop breathing when I'm sleeping, which sleep disorder do I most likely have?

This type of culture promotes the pursuing of personal goals, focusing on each person

Dopamine is an example of a ______ which communicates between neurons in the body.

The theory that there are three color cones in our eyes that combine to form every color we see is which theory of sight?

This is making a test the same for all takers as possible: same questions, same scoring, etc to compare consistent results.

This is the idea that we are less likely to help someone in need if there are other people present. For example, someone falls over in the hall and drops their stuff. You are more likely to do nothing if it's passing time.

This refers to a person having an IQ lower than 70 and their functioning, adapting, reasoning etc being impaired in practical and social skills.

The idea that we will help people when we do a cost benefit analysis a sort of "What's in it for me?"

When mom leaves the room, a baby in their early months will cry, not because they are sad, but because they think their mother does not exist anymore. They lack

These are false beliefs held by those with mental illness and those without. For example if I think everyone is out to get me.

This is a good kind of stress that releases adrenaline and pushes us to do something.

This is meant to decrease behavior:

This is using psychological means to treat, such as conditioning, rather than medical means.

Being objective, assessing sources, discerning hidden values, and evaluating evidence are just some components of:

Perception is:

Birds do this when they are born, they attach to the first living thing they see. Humans don't do this, but we tend to stick to what we know. This attachment in animals is known as:

Timothy suddenly falls asleep into REM while he is swimming. Timothy probably suffers from which sleep disorder?

This theory says we are pulled by the thought of reward, and thus motivated.

The social clock is:

Homeostasis is:

This type of memory is the first step of memory - it's sorting out all the stimuli around us - usually via our sight, sound, taste, etc.

You need both eyes to pick up some things like distance, depth, form, etc. These are known as:

Social Anxiety Disorder is defined as:

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Egocentrism is:

Divergent thinking is:

Repression is:

This is the group we are part of. The "Us" in the "Us and them" mentality.

The idea studied by Solomon Asch that we try to fit in to a group for many reasons is known as:

The idea that it is our environment or our biology that make up who we are and what we do is indicative of which argument in psychology?

Paradoxical sleep where our bodies are paralyzed, but our minds are the most active they have been all day, and we dream is known as:

This disorder is characterized by having panic attacks or being incapacitated by the fear of having another panic attack.

This memory technique is used to spread information out over a period of time. If you spend 100 minutes studying for a test you will not remember more than if you spent 10 days, 10 minutes a day studying.

The Bears lose to the Packers. I say that I knew that would happen. This, "I knew it all along" phenomenon is also known as:

Grouping information together is a memory technique known as:

This is the phenomenon that we tend to think we are being watched more than we really are.

Foot-in-the-door phenomenon is:

This disorder is characterized by disorganized thinking, irregular movement, hallucinations, delusions and more. Where mood disorders are the common cold of mental health disorders, this is the cancer of mental health.

The cochlea is:

Mirror Image Perception is: