PSY610 Midterm Preparation by ZB

Q1. Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of abnormal behavior?

1. Behavior that deviates from societal norms
2. Behavior that is socially acceptable
3. Behavior that results in personal satisfaction
4. Behavior that is functional in the society

Answer: A) Behavior that deviates from societal norms

Q2. Which of the following best describes a psychoanalytic approach to therapy?

1. The focus is on behavior modification
2. The focus is on unconscious drives and conflicts
3. The focus is on developing coping strategies
4. The focus is on environmental factors

Answer: B) The focus is on unconscious drives and conflicts

Q3. Which type of psychological research focuses on observing and recording behavior in natural settings without manipulation?

1. Experimental research
2. Case study research
3. Correlational research
4. Observational research

Answer: D) Observational research

Q4. Which of the following is the main difference between a clinical psychologist and a psychiatrist?

1. Psychologists prescribe medications, psychiatrists do not
2. Psychiatrists treat mental disorders, psychologists treat physical health problems
3. Psychiatrists prescribe medications, psychologists do not
4. There is no difference

Answer: C) Psychiatrists prescribe medications, psychologists do not

Q5. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses primarily on:

1. Unconscious conflicts
2. Automatic thoughts and behaviors
3. The body's physiological responses
4. Hypnosis

Answer: B) Automatic thoughts and behaviors

Q6. The DSM-5 is primarily used for:

1. Diagnosing medical conditions
2. Classification of mental disorders
3. Treatment protocols for psychiatric disorders
4. Providing therapy guidelines

Answer: B) Classification of mental disorders

Q7. Which of the following disorders is characterized by chronic and excessive worry?

1. Panic disorder
2. Generalized anxiety disorder
3. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
4. Post-traumatic stress disorder

Answer: B) Generalized anxiety disorder

Q8. The term "neuroplasticity" refers to:

1. The brain’s ability to change and adapt over time
2. The inability of the brain to recover from injury
3. A part of the brain associated with intelligence
4. A type of brain cell

Answer: A) The brain’s ability to change and adapt over time

Q9. In operant conditioning, reinforcement is:

1. The process of associating two stimuli
2. The process of increasing the likelihood of a behavior by following it with a reward
3. A type of punishment to reduce behavior
4. The process of reducing the behavior through avoidance

Answer: B) The process of increasing the likelihood of a behavior by following it with a reward

Q10. Which type of therapy uses exposure techniques to treat anxiety disorders?

1. Psychoanalysis
2. Cognitive therapy
3. Behavior therapy
4. Person-centered therapy

Answer: C) Behavior therapy

Q11. In a controlled experiment, the variable that is manipulated by the researcher is called the:

1. Dependent variable
2. Independent variable
3. Confounding variable
4. Control variable

Answer: B) Independent variable

Q12. Which of the following is an example of a mood disorder?

1. Schizophrenia
2. Bipolar disorder
3. Autism spectrum disorder
4. Borderline personality disorder

Answer: B) Bipolar disorder