Question 1

A defence mechanism by which unacceptable thoughts or wishes are excluded from consciousness is

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A)   repression.
B)   projection.
C)   rationalization.
D)   displacement.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

One's identity

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A)   is established early in life.
B)   is a lifelong process.
C)   rarely changes from year to year.
D)   changes profoundly as an adult.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

A condition that causes the sufferer to fear future threats, pushing out all other thoughts, is called

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A)   obsessive compulsive disorder.
B)   generalized anxiety disorder.
C)   panic disorder.
D)   simple phobia.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Being normal is an accurate definition of psychological health.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Panic disorder is

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A)   a form of depression.
B)   a traumatic disorder.
C)   a characteristic of bipolar disorder.
D)   a type of anxiety disorder.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of depression?

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A)   too much or disturbed sleep
B)   thoughts of worthlessness or guilt
C)   poor appetite and weight loss
D)   overeating
E)   increased energyF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

A defence mechanism by which unacceptable inner impulses are attributed to others is

Accepted Answer

A)   displacement.
B)   rationalization.
C)   projection.
D)   repression.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder include

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A)   loss of memory.
B)   re-experiencing of trauma in dreams.
C)   aggressive attempts to relive the stressful situation.
D)   uncontrollable fear of failure.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is a social phobia?

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A)   fear of animals
B)   fear of high places
C)   fear of seeing blood
D)   fear of embarrassmentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following statements describes a characteristic of self-actualized people?

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A)   They are largely able to accept themselves and others.
B)   They are outer-directed.
C)   They do not trust their own senses and feelings.
D)   They are autocratic.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Using St. John's wort may interfere with depression medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One of the characteristics of the self-actualized person is that she or he is self-accepting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Post-traumatic stress disorder is most likely to occur after

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A)   rape.
B)   nightmares.
C)   failure in school.
D)   prolonged compulsive behaviour.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The cognitive model of human nature emphasizes the effect of ideas on behaviours and feelings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A person who expects failure and accepts it as deserved is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   optimist.
B)   realist.
C)   masochist.
D)   pessimist.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

The ability to share feelings without fear of rejection from another is most closely associated with

Accepted Answer

A)   acceptance.
B)   autonomy.
C)   capacity for intimacy.
D)   creativity.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Religious belief

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A)   undermines problem solving.
B)   is a substitute for a positive self-concept.
C)   promotes psychological health for some individuals.
D)   has little bearing on mental health.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Defence mechanisms like humour and substitution might best be described as

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A)   temporary means of coping.
B)   effective solutions to minor problems.
C)   personality characteristics.
D)   age-specific responses to stress.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

People with acceptance usually

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A)   have a positive but realistic perception of themselves.
B)   have a lower opinion of themselves than is healthy.
C)   feel good about themselves but are not likely to live up to their positive self-image.
D)   have big egos.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Roger's symptoms are signs of

Accepted Answer

A)   panic disorder.
B)   depression.
C)   personality disorder.
D)   ineffective use of defence mechanisms.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 2: Psychological Health

Religious belief

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Being normal is an accurate definition of psychological health.

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People with acceptance usually

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Which of the following statements describes a characteristic of self-actualized people?

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Roger's symptoms are signs of

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The cognitive model of human nature emphasizes the effect of ideas on behaviours and feelings.

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A defence mechanism by which unacceptable inner impulses are attributed to others is

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A condition that causes the sufferer to fear future threats, pushing out all other thoughts, is called

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One's identity

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Panic disorder is

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Using St. John's wort may interfere with depression medications.

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Post-traumatic stress disorder is most likely to occur after

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A person who expects failure and accepts it as deserved is called a(n)

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Which of the following is a social phobia?

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One of the characteristics of the self-actualized person is that she or he is self-accepting.

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A defence mechanism by which unacceptable thoughts or wishes are excluded from consciousness is

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Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder include

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of depression?

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