Writers Den

QUESTION 71

1. Compulsions are positively reinforced when they offer relief from obsessive thoughts.

   True

   False

1 points

QUESTION 72

1. Approximately 95% of the human population has an IQ score between _____ and _____.
   

   55; 145

   70; 130

   85; 115

   95; 105

1 points

QUESTION 73

1. According to the World Health Organization, which psychological disorder causes the MOST disability in terms of missed work days?
   

   major depressive disorder

   generalized anxiety disorder

   schizophrenia

   bipolar disorder

1 points

QUESTION 74

1. Bipolar I disorder is to bipolar II disorder as _____ is to _____.
   

   hypomania; mania

   major depression; mania

   hypomania; major depression

   mania; hypomania

1 points

QUESTION 75

1. Behavior therapists often treat phobias by using:
   

   behavior modification.

   rational-emotive behavior therapy.

   systematic desensitization.

   aversion therapy.

1 points

QUESTION 76

1. Motivation is defined as the:
   

   factors that direct behavior, thought, and emotion.

   processes whereby information is encoded, stored, and retrieved.

   process whereby behavior changes as a result of experience.

   ability to generate new solutions to problems.

1 points

QUESTION 77

1. A magazine publisher asks you to commit to a brief trial subscription. Having committed to the trial subscription, you may be more likely to buy a year-long subscription. This exemplifies the ___________ compliance technique.
   

   door-in-the-face

   foot-in-the-face

   foot-in-the-door

   foot-in-the-mouth

1 points

QUESTION 78

1. Chase stole money from the local grocery store on the corner to buy beer. He later assaulted a 72-year-old woman and stole her purse. In the alley, he dumped the purse, went to Starbucks for a cup of coffee, and proceeded to take the train. On the train, a woman accidentally stepped on his shoes, and he threw the hot coffee on her and laughed. Chase would be considered to have a(n) _______ personality disorder.
   

   schizotypal

   sociopathic

   antisocial

   borderline

1 points

QUESTION 79

1. As compared to the drive theory of motivation, arousal theory:
   

   places more emphasis on physiological needs.

   better recognizes that people strive for growth and fulfilment.

   places more emphasis on innate, universal behaviors.

   better accounts for people’s tendency to seek stimulation.

1 points

QUESTION 80

1. At some point in their lives, nearly 1 in _____ American adults will experience an episode of major depression.
   

   4

   5

   6

   8