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91PsychologyMedium

All of the following are behavior therapies EXCEPT

AAversion therapy

BSystematic desensitization

CDream analysis

DExposure therapies

Correct answer

C. Dream analysis

Explanation

The correct answer is Dream analysis.

92PsychologyMedium

Hormones are to endocrine system as ________ are to the nervous system?

Aaction potential

Bsynapses

Cneurotransmitters

Dnerves

Correct answer

C. neurotransmitters

Explanation

The correct answer is neurotransmitters.

93PsychologyMedium

The close emotional bond of affection between an infant and its caregiver called:________?

Adependency

Bimprinting

Cattachment

Dnurturing

Correct answer

C. attachment

Explanation

The correct answer is attachment.

94PsychologyMedium

Which of the following defines the risky shift in groups?

Athe tendency for groups to be less risky than individuals

Bthe tendency for groups to be more risky than individuals

Cthe tendency of groups to internalize risk more than individuals

Dthe tendency for groups to be as risky as individuals

Correct answer

B. the tendency for groups to be more risky than individuals

Explanation

The correct answer is the tendency for groups to be more risky than individuals.

95PsychologyMedium

You make an appointment to see a therapist and, as you are waiting, you notice that a large number of books on the therapist’s shelves deal with the work of Aaron Beck. You might expect that this therapist will

Aprovide a supportive emotional environment while allowing you to determine the pace and direction of your therapy

Bhelp you recognize and change negative thoughts and maladaptive beliefs

Cuse counterconditioning to reverse maladaptive behaviors

Dhelp you discover the underlying cause of your aggressive behavior

Correct answer

B. help you recognize and change negative thoughts and maladaptive beliefs

Explanation

The correct answer is help you recognize and change negative thoughts and maladaptive beliefs.

96PsychologyMedium

According to the Young-Helmholtz theory, when both red and green sensitive cones are stimulated simultaneously, a person should see:

AOrange

BRed

CGreen

DYellow

Correct answer

D. Yellow

Explanation

The correct answer is Yellow.

97PsychologyMedium

The sequentially flashing Christmas tree lights appeared to generate pulsating waves of motion. This best illustrates:

AThe phi phenomenon

BRetinal disparity

CVisual capture

DRelative motion

Correct answer

A. The phi phenomenon

Explanation

The correct answer is The phi phenomenon.

98PsychologyMedium

Researcher’s ________ will be mainly about the methods of enabling.

AReport

BHypothesis

CMethod

DResearch

Correct answer

A. Report

Explanation

The correct answer is Report.

99PsychologyMedium

After overcoming the initial shock of having her car stolen, Marlys calls the police for help and begins to possible witnesses. At this point Marlys is most likely in the________stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

AExhaustion

BAdjustment

CStress appraisal

DResistance

Correct answer

D. Resistance

Explanation

The correct answer is Resistance.

100PsychologyMedium

Teacher carefully monitors and records the behaviors of children on school playgrounds in order to track the developmental of their physical skills. He is most clearly engaged in ________?

Anaturalistic observation

Bexperimentation

Creplication

Dsurvey research

Correct answer

A. naturalistic observation

Explanation

The correct answer is naturalistic observation.

Which of the following defines the risky shift in groups?

Athe tendency for groups to be less risky than individuals

Bthe tendency for groups to be more risky than individuals

Cthe tendency of groups to internalize risk more than individuals

Dthe tendency for groups to be as risky as individuals

Correct answer

B. the tendency for groups to be more risky than individuals

Explanation

The correct answer is the tendency for groups to be more risky than individuals.

You make an appointment to see a therapist and, as you are waiting, you notice that a large number of books on the therapist’s shelves deal with the work of Aaron Beck. You might expect that this therapist will

Aprovide a supportive emotional environment while allowing you to determine the pace and direction of your therapy

Bhelp you recognize and change negative thoughts and maladaptive beliefs

Cuse counterconditioning to reverse maladaptive behaviors

Dhelp you discover the underlying cause of your aggressive behavior

Correct answer

B. help you recognize and change negative thoughts and maladaptive beliefs

Explanation

The correct answer is help you recognize and change negative thoughts and maladaptive beliefs.