Psy 200 Final Exam

Empathy often leads to what?

• Sympathy 

• Jealousy 

• Cynicism

• 1. None of the above 

Empathy and sympathy have been linked to what type of behavior?

• Antisocial

• Classical conditioning

• Irrational behavior 

• Prosocial 

Increased myelination of the nerve fibers and increased _______ result in information being processed more efficiently.

•  Brain mass

•  Lateralization of the two hemispheres

•  Neural connections

• Formation of the cortexes

The example of remembering how to ride a bike, without thinking about the actions needed to do so would be an example of what type of memory?

• Explicit

• Implicit

• Lucid

• None of the above

During middle childhood, children’s self-perceptions become much more refined and what? 

• Applicable

• Attainable 

• Manageable

• Realistic

Of the five common sibling patterns described for adolescent relationships with their sibling, which one involves siblings competing against each other and measuring their success against one another

• Caregiver

• Buddy

• Critical

• Rival

Carl has been having difficulty academically and has been having some minor behavioral problems. What level of self esteem is Carl most likely experiencing?

• Low

• High 

• Normal for his age 

• None of the above

Which stage of Erikson's theory is discussed during adolescence?

• Identity vs. Identity confusion  

• Trust vs. mistrust

• Initiative vs. guilt 

• Ego integrity vs. despair

Adolescents who have internalizing problems are sometimes called what

• Undercontrolled

• Tempermental

• Overcontrolled

• Agitating

Of the five common sibling patterns described for adolescent relationships with their sibling, which one involves high levels of conflict and teasing

• Casual

• Critical

• Caregiver

• Buddy