Units 6-9 Quiz

Research on human mating preferences suggests that men place greater value on physical attractiveness and youthfulness, whereas women place greater value on social status and financial resources. Which of the following psychological points of view best explains this behavior?

• Collectivistic

• Individualistic

• Psychoanalytic

• Evolutionary

• Humanistic

Rocio is continually learning new skills and gaining insights into herself. Although she is not experiencing any distress, she chooses to see a therapist. This primary emphasis on growth is most reflective of which of the following perspectives?

• Psychodynamic

• Behavioral

• Evolutionary

• Biopsychosocial

• Humanistic

The notion that human behavior is greatly influenced by unconscious thoughts and desires is most consistent with which of the following psychological approaches?

• Cognitive

• Biological

• Behavioral

• Sociocultural

• Psychodynamic

Felicia is experiencing depression. During treatment, her psychologist works to develop a therapeutic relationship with Felicia so that Felicia can explore her potential as a person. What type of treatment protocol is the psychologist using?

• Humanistic

• Psychodynamic

• Behavioral

• Cognitive

• Biological

An important difference between humanistic and psychoanalytic approaches is that humanistic psychologists believe in the importance of

• learning

• free will

• determinism

• biological instincts

• unconscious processes

Which of the following groups of characteristics best describes the REM sleep stage?

• Fast breathing, relatively high heart rate, relatively high blood pressure

• Possible muscle contractions and sensations of falling

• Likelihood of sleepwalking and sleep talking

• Slow breathing, low heart rate, low blood pressure

• Acting out dreams and bed-wetting

Leonard’s therapist suggests that Leonard’s anxiety may be the result of an unconscious fear of his father’s disapproval. What might a critic say about the therapist’s suggestion in terms of treating Leonard’s anxiety?

• The psychodynamic approach is difficult to support because unconscious drives are untestable.

• The cognitive approach is insufficient because it does not focus enough on irrational thoughts.

• The psychodynamic approach may not be successful because the behavior is too far removed from the reinforcer.

• The cognitive-behavioral approach may not help because cognitive therapy rarely helps with anxiety disorders.

• The psychodynamic approach will be less effective than other treatments because it does not focus enough on root causes.

Figures such as the one above are used in which of the following kinds of test?

• Verbal intelligence

• Nonverbal intelligence

• Self-report personality

• Projective personality

• Cognitive reasoning

Using psychological techniques such as free association to explore a client’s early relationships is characteristic of what type of treatment?

• Psychoanalysis

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy

• Client-centered therapy

• Exposure therapy

• Aversive conditioning

Leonard’s therapist suggests that Leonard’s anxiety may be the result of an unconscious fear of his father’s disapproval. What might a critic say about the therapist’s suggestion in terms of treating Leonard’s anxiety?

• The psychodynamic approach is difficult to support because unconscious drives are untestable.

• The cognitive approach is insufficient because it does not focus enough on irrational thoughts.

• The psychodynamic approach may not be successful because the behavior is too far removed from the reinforcer.

• The cognitive-behavioral approach may not help because cognitive therapy rarely helps with anxiety disorders.

• The psychodynamic approach will be less effective than other treatments because it does not focus enough on root causes.