Science Of Psych quiz 5

Question 1

As depicted below, IQ Scores are normally distributed with a mean of 100 and standard deviation of 15.

Answer 1

Johhny’s score is more than one standard deviation above the mean

The proportion of people who scored higher than Johnny

Question 2

If a researcher devises a test of emotional intelligence with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10, what proportion of the population would you expect to have score between 40 and 50?

Answer 2

34%

Question 3

A researcher who believes that intelligence is only determines by genes measures the IQ of pairs of monozygotic twins- some raised together and some raised apart.

Answer 3

The mean correlation of intelligence tests for all twins (both groups MZ-A and MZ-T) should be very close to 1.0 (a very strong correlation)

Question 4

In which of the following examples does the infant use its mother as a secure base?

Answer 4

Harlow’s frightened monkey and its cloth mother

Steve Soul’s calm monkeys, when they explore

Question 5

Which of the following is a good example of an IF-THEN behavior signature according to the interactionist approach to personality?

Answer 5

One whole at the summer camp is aggressive with teachers, but not with other kids. Another camper shows the reverse pattern.

If John encounters an adult, he will be friendly, but if John encounters a child, he will be aloof

Question 6

The follow example is a dihybrid cross like the cat example we saw in class.

Answer 6

1/16

9/16

Question 7

Scores on which of the big five personality traits is correlated with health outcomes?

Answer 7

Conscientiousness

Question 8

People high in are sensitive to cues of situational appropriateness. This means that they exhibit levels of consistency across situations

Answer 8

Self-monitoring: Low

Question 9

Chandler has an internal locus of control. Which of the following factors is he most likely to blame for his declining grades at school?

Answer 9

His perceived incompetence and failure at every task.

Question 10

Which of the following best increases the ability to cope with long term stress effectively?

Answer 10

Using positive reappraisal strategies

Having a strong social support system

Question 11

A possible biological explanation for female’s tendency to exhibit the response to stress is significantly elevated levels of the hormone

Answer 11

tend-and-befriend

oxytocin

Question 12

In some countries it is more of a societal norm to walk or bike to work rather than take public transportation or drive a car. This leads to these countries having lower levels of air pollution, making their air less detrimental to their citizen’s health.

Answer 12

social

Question 12

The General adaptation Syndrome begins with the alarm stage where the immune system response initially is briefly weakened. Short term stress can extend to the resistance stage where the immune response is

Answer 12

Weakened
Strengthened
Weakened

Question 13

Of the following disorders, which two are the most prevalent?

Answer 13

Depression

Anxiety

Question 14

Which of the following are recognized as eating disorders in the DSMV?

Answer 14

Bulimia nervosa

Anorexia nervosa

Question 15

Of the following disorders, which two are the most prevalent?

Answer 15

Depression

Anxiety

Question 16

Which of the following are advantages of diagnosing someone with a psychological disorder?

Answer 16

Enables insurance coverage

Reducing self-blame

Question 17

You are given a patient file to review. You look over the symptoms and find that this patient has been

-Staying up late at night

-Claming that she must help others in the neighborhood unlock their true talents.

Answer 17

Bipolar disorder

Question 18

Any frequently has violent outbursts toward her boyfriend. Immediately afterward, she regrets. Which of the following disorders is Amy likely to have?

Answer 18

Bordeline personality disorder