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Example Question #101 : Ap Psychology
Joe consistently has negative interactions with his parents. He is most likely to engage in which of the following activities?
Develop a substance abuse problem
Become androgynous
Develop high self-esteem
Work hard at school so he can get into a good college and move out
Develop a substance abuse problem
Joe is most likely to develop a substance abuse issue, as research has shown that increased negative interactions with parents lead to increased drinking and smoking. He wouldn't develop high self-esteem; in fact, he would probably develop low self-esteem as a result of these negative interactions. He might do poorly at school as a result of being distracted or lacking self-esteem.
Example Question #102 : Ap Psychology
What's the difference between a savant and a prodigy?
Prodigies are people of normal intelligence who have an extraordinary talent and savants are people of low intelligence who have an extraordinary talent.
Prodigies are people of high intelligence who have an extraordinary talent and savants are people of low intelligence who have an extraordinary talent.
Prodigies are people of normal intelligence who have an extraordinary talent and savants are people of high intelligence who have an extraordinary talent.
Prodigies are people of low intelligence who have an extraordinary talent and savants are people of normal intelligence who have an extraordinary talent.
Prodigies are people of normal intelligence who have an extraordinary talent and savants are people of normal intelligence who have an extraordinary talent.
Prodigies are people of normal intelligence who have an extraordinary talent and savants are people of low intelligence who have an extraordinary talent.
This question is purely definitional-- prodigies are people of normal intelligence who have an extraordinary talent and savants are people of low intelligence who have an extraordinary talent.
Example Question #103 : Ap Psychology
Which of the following is not a method of persuasion?
Foot in the door technique
Cognitive dissonance
Door in the face technique
Norm of reciprocity
Heuristic persuasion
Cognitive dissonance
Cognitive dissonance is not a persuasion technique; it describes the discomfort people face when they realize their own inconsistent beliefs.
The norm of reciprocity, the door in the face technique, the foot in the door technique, and heuristic persuasion are all methods of persuasion—or are clearly related to methods of persuasion. The norm of reciprocity is the idea that someone will tend to reciprocate favors with favors or hostility with hostility; in terms of persuasion, reminding someone that they owe you a favor can persuade them to do something for you. The door in the face technique is the idea that if you ask for something bigger than what you want and they refuse, you can ask for (and get) the smaller thing that you really want. The foot in the door technique is the idea that if you ask for something smaller than what you want and they agree, you can then ask for (and get) the bigger thing that you really want. Last, heuristic persuasion is persuasion based on habit or emotion.
Example Question #104 : Ap Psychology
Which of the following concepts explains why Emily was more willing to say yes to Sue's smaller request after Emily already denied Sue's larger request?
Norm of reciprocity
Cognitive dissonance
Door in the face technique
Heuristic persuasion
Foot in the door technique
Door in the face technique
The norm of reciprocity, the door in the face technique, the foot in the door technique, and heuristic persuasion are all methods of persuasion—or are clearly related to methods of persuasion.
The foot in the door technique is the idea that if you ask for something smaller than what you want and they agree, you can then ask for (and get) the bigger thing that you really want.
The norm of reciprocity is the idea that someone will tend to reciprocate favors with favors or hostility with hostility; in terms of persuasion, reminding someone that they owe you a favor can persuade them to do something for you. Heuristic persuasion is persuasion based on habit or emotion. Last, cognitive dissonance is not a persuasion technique; it describes the discomfort people face when they realize their own inconsistent beliefs.
Example Question #105 : Ap Psychology
Which of the following explains why Sue is more likely to do a favor for Emily if Emily recently did a favor for Sue?
Door in the face technique
Heuristic persuasion
Foot in the door technique
Norm of reciprocity
Cognitive dissonance
Norm of reciprocity
The norm of reciprocity, the door in the face technique, the foot in the door technique, and heuristic persuasion are all methods of persuasion—or are clearly related to methods of persuasion.
The norm of reciprocity is the idea that someone will tend to reciprocate favors with favors or hostility with hostility (e.g. reminding someone that they owe you a favor can persuade them to do something for you).
The door in the face technique is the idea that if you ask for something bigger than what you want and they refuse, you can ask for (and get) the smaller thing that you really want. The foot in the door technique is the idea that if you ask for something smaller than what you want and they agree, you can then ask for (and get) the bigger thing that you really want. Heuristic persuasion is persuasion based on habit or emotion. Last, cognitive dissonance is not a persuasion technique; it describes the discomfort people face when they realize their own inconsistent beliefs.
Example Question #106 : Ap Psychology
Which of the following explains why Emily is more likely to say yes to Sue's big request after Emily has already agreed to Sue's smaller request?
Door in the face technique
Heuristic persuasion
Cognitive dissonance
Norm of reciprocity
Foot in the door technique
Foot in the door technique
The norm of reciprocity, the door in the face technique, the foot in the door technique, and heuristic persuasion are all methods of persuasion—or are clearly related to methods of persuasion.
The foot in the door technique is the idea that if you ask for something smaller than what you want and they agree, you can then ask for (and get) the bigger thing that you really want.
The door in the face technique is the idea that if you ask for something bigger than what you want and they refuse, you can ask for (and get) the smaller thing that you really want. The norm of reciprocity is the idea that someone will tend to reciprocate favors with favors or hostility with hostility; in terms of persuasion, reminding someone that they owe you a favor can persuade them to do something for you. Heuristic persuasion is persuasion based on habit or emotion. Last, cognitive dissonance is not a persuasion technique; it describes the discomfort people face when they realize their own inconsistent beliefs.
Example Question #1 : Psychological Abnormalities
The traumatic experience associated with the end of the use of an addictive drug is known as __________.
addiction
dependence
tolerance
withdrawal
withdrawal
Withdrawal is the term used to describe the symptoms that occur when a person ends the use of an addictive substance. Withdrawl can result following either a mental or physical addiction. Withdrawl symptoms can vary, but frequently include shaking, vomiting, nausea, and anxiety.
Tolerance is the phenomena wherein a subject's reaction to a drug decreases, causing a need for a more concentrated dose to achieve the same reaction Addiction is when a subject ingests a substance or engages in an activity that can be pleasureable in the short-run, but detrimental in the long-run. Dependence occurs when a subject is addicted to a substance or activity and is unable to behave independently of that stimulus.
Example Question #2 : Psychological Abnormalities
Who is regarded as the father of cognitive therapy?
Aaron Beck
B.F. Skinner
Sigmund Freud
William James
Carl Jung
Aaron Beck
Aaron Beck is a psychatrist who is credited with creating cognitive therapy for disorders such as depression and anxiety. His theories are still very influential on modern therapy. He also created the Beck Depression Inventory, one of the most widely used assessments for depression.
Example Question #3 : Psychological Abnormalities
Who is the founder of psychoanalysis?
Edmund Hillary
Sigmund Freud
Aaron Beck
Karl Yang
Carl Rogers
Sigmund Freud
Psychoanalysis was founded by Freud in the late 1800s. He believed that people could be cured of their mental illnesses by revealing their unconscious thoughts and motivations. This process leads to client insight and allows them to address their repressed emotions and experiences.
Example Question #3 : Psychological Abnormalities
Which therapeutic orientation utilizes unconditional positive regard?
Behavioral
Humanistic
Logistical
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Humanistic
Unconditional positive regard is a concept created by humanistic psychologist, Carl Rogers. This term involves the therapist accepting and supporting the client regardless of what he or she says or does. This is a core tenet of client-centered therapy.