Psych 2050 Chapter 1 Test Bank Latest edition

Psych 2050 Chapter 1 Test Bank Modern technology has provided us with many time-saving devices, but a. most of us don't use them. b. they cost too much for most of us. c. they never seem to work as advertised. d. we still complain about not having enough ti - we still complain about not having enough time In spite of countless time-saving devices—automobiles, telephones, photocopiers, fax machines, and so on—most of us complain about a relative lack of a. time. b. money. c. information. d. work - time Modern Western society has made extraordinary technological progress a. and therefore, has seen decreases in social problems. b. but social and personal problems seem more prevalent and more prominent than ever before. c. and therefore, has seen a boom in time spent engaging in leisure activities. d. but social and personal problems are just as prevalent as they were in the past. - but social and personal problems seem more prevalent and more prominent than ever before According to Schwartz, increased freedom of choice available in modern societies a. has resulted in improved mental health. b. has enhanced tranquility. c. has led to fewer postdecision regrets. d. has contributed to depression and anxiety. - has contributed to depression and anxiety Technology has enabled humankind to exercise unprecedented control over many aspects of the physical world but at the same time has also created serious a. environmental problems. b. microscopic defects. c. medical costs. d. under-consumption. - environment problems __________________ refers to the idea that technological advances have NOT led to perceptible improvement in our collective health and happiness. a. Information anxiety b. Technology overload c. The paradox of progress d. The point/counterpoint phenomenon - the paradox of progress Many theorists believe that the basic challenge of modern life has become the search for a. cultural significance. b. a healthy leisure activity. c. meaning or a sense of direction. d. a significant other to share one's life. - meaning or a sense of direction According to social critics, all of the following are examples of the search for direction gone awry except a. enrollment in "self-realization" programs. b. the desire to spend more time with loved ones. c. joining cults and unorthodox religious groups. d. the popularity of media figures such as Dr. Laura. - the desire to spend more time with loved ones Most experts characterize "self-realization" programs (e.g., est training, Silva Mind Control) as a. intellectually stimulating. b. intellectually bankrupt. c. spiritually revitalizing. d. spiritually self-defeating. - intellectually bankrupt While the famous radio talk show host Dr. Laura is a licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor, she holds a doctoral degree in a. psychology. b. social work. c. physiology. d. psychiatry. ANS: c REF: 5 - physiology Surveys exploring psychotherapists' opinions of self-help books suggest a. there are some excellent books that offer authentic insight and sound advice. b. there are some good books that offer adequate insight and advice. c. there are some excellent books that offer good general advice, but very few that offer good specific advice for particular problems. d. psychotherapists don't endorse the use of self-help books because it's bad for business. - there are some excellent books that offer authentic insight and sound advice "Psychobabble" is best defined as a. professional psychological terminology. b. textbook definitions. c. ill-defined terminology. d. technical terminology. - ill-defined terminology Many self-help books a. encourage a narcissistic approach to life. b. encourage a focus on other people. c. place others first, over the reader. d. encourage self-effacement. - encourage a narcissistic approach to life In order to evaluate self-help books for ourselves, we may employ critical thinking. Which of the following is NOT a critical thinking guideline? a. Examine the evidence. b. Analyze biases and assumptions. c. Use emotional reasoning. d. Tolerate uncertainty. - use emotional reasoning A high-quality self-help book will a. give advice on a wide range of problems. b. be based primarily on the author's speculations about human nature. c. not promise too much in the way of immediate change. d. always contain detailed summaries of research supporting the advice given. - not promise too much in the way of immediate change Which of the following should you look for in self-help books? a. Clarity in communication b. Focus on a particular kind of problem c. Some mention of the theoretical or research basis for the advice d. All of these - all of these You can reasonably expect some assistance from a book that is intended to help you to a. lose 20 pounds every month. b. learn to eat more healthily and gradually include more exercise in your weekly routine. c. build muscle overnight. d. find the thin person trapped inside of you. - learn to eat more healthily and gradually include more exercise in your weekly routine This text assumes the key to effective adjustment is to a. take charge of your own life. b. meet problems head-on. c. take an active role in improving the quality of your life. d. all of these. - all of these