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Theory of Natural Selection is considered to be the driving mechanism
behind evolution. Charles Darwin came up with survival of the genome,
which we understand as what?
"Survival of the Fittest" correct answers"Survival of the Fittest"
Which of the following Psychologist is considered to be a Humanist and is
known for extensively studying the concept of self-actualization? correct
answersAbraham Maslow
The developmental period that starts from the onset of puberty until the
beginning of adulthood. correct answersAdolescence
Phobias fall into the category of? correct answersAnxiety Disorders
In supporting a person who is suicidal, what is appropriate? correct
answersAsk direct, straightforward questions in a calm manner, emphasize
that unbearable pain can be survived and ask questions about the person's
feelings, relationships, and thoughts about the type of suicidal method to be
used. Stay with the person until help arrives.
The peripheral nervous system is subdivided into 2 systems, somatic
and? correct answersAutonomic
This disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including one or
more episodes of mania? correct answersBipolar Disorder
The sensorimotor stage of development in children takes place
from? correct answersBirth to 2 years
Surgeons, craftspeople, dancers, and athletes are able to manipulate
objects and be physically adept. In this regard, they demonstrate? correct
answersBodily-Kinesthetic Skills
This category of schizophrenia is characterized by bizarre immobile
behavior. Hands, arms and body parts may be "frozen" in position? correct
answersCatatonic Schizophrenia
What do Biological, Psychological and Sociocultural Factors all have in
common? correct answersCauses of Suicide
, Which part of the Forebrain is responsible for all higher mental
processes? correct answersCerebral Cortex
Sleep is understood as a biological rhythm: Our 24 hour cycles are known
as? correct answersCircadian
The following is a principle of ? Generalization, Stimulus
Discrimination and Extinction. correct answersClassical Conditioning
Stimulus
Most everyday fears and even phobias are emotional responses?
correct answersClassically Conditioned
Therapy attempts to change the individual's feelings and
behaviors by changing the person's irrational thoughts. It also
promotes the belief that one can master a situation and produce
positive outcomes (self-efficacy)? correct answersCognition
What is the 3rd theory of dreaming: Biological View and
Psychoanalytical/Psychodynamic View? correct
answersCognitive View
Stressful situations lead to disease. They can cause the release of stress
hormones, like? correct answersCortisol
Stress increases the stress hormone , which decreases immune
system functioning if overly secreted? correct answersCortisol
Critics unanimously with Freud and his 5 stages of personality
development (oral, anal, phallic, latency and genital)? correct
answersDisagreed
Psychological disorders that involve sudden loss in memory or change in
identity. Under extreme cases a person may develop a "split personality" or
"multiple personalities".
This disorder is known as? correct answersDissociative Identity Disorder
What provides the 17 major classifications and more than 200 special
disorders, detailed descriptions of symptoms, standardization
diagnosis and improved communication among professionals and
patients? correct answersDSM-IV-TR
Which of the 3 distinct personality structures serves as the referee
between our immediate gratification wants and our moral voice of
reason? correct answersEgo
The ability to know one's emotions, empathize with others and maintain
satisfying relationships is known as a way to measure a person's? correct
answersEI (Emotional Intelligence)
are not synonymous and interchangeable. They do not mean the
exact same thing? correct answersEmotion and Motivation