UGA psyc 2101 final questions well
answered to pass
Positive correlation coefficient - correct answer ✔✔indicates that 2 variables covary in the same
way
Negative correlation coefficient - correct answer ✔✔variables covary in different directions or
ways.
Paradox of Progress - correct answer ✔✔refers to the idea that everything is developing to
make life better but we're not actually happier.
Empiricism - correct answer ✔✔The scientific theory that knowledge should be acquired
through observation, not speculation, or "common sense".
Correlation - correct answer ✔✔Tells you that 2 variables are related but NOT by cause and
effect!
The Five Factor Model - correct answer ✔✔The "lexical hypothesis" and "factor analysis" were
used to create this
Extraversion - correct answer ✔✔related to the tendency to experience positive emotions
Consciousness & Agreeableness - correct answer ✔✔tend to INCREASE with age, unlike the
other factors which research shows tend to remain stagnant throughout the lifetime.
*think: old people just agree to get by and not argue lol.
,Antisocial Personality Disorder - correct answer ✔✔marked by a failure to comply with social
norms and a tendency to violate the rights of others.
Borderline Personality Disorder - correct answer ✔✔The majority of individuals diagnosed,
engage in self- harm and/or have a history of suicide attempts.
Schizotypal - correct answer ✔✔marked by behavior and dress that is unusual
Id vs. ego - correct answer ✔✔The ______ operates according to the pleasure principle. The
_____ operates according to the reality principle.
Classical Conditioning - correct answer ✔✔form of learning in which a neutral stimulant
acquires the capacity to evoke a response that was originally exposed.
1. Too vague to subject to scientific tests.
2. Inadequate evidence: depend too much on case studies of clients - correct answer ✔✔What
is a common criticism of both psychodynamic and humanistic theories?
High Self- efficacy - correct answer ✔✔Even though Calculus 2 is a challenging course, Josh feels
very confident that if he studies well for his upcoming exam, he will earn an A in the class. Josh
can be described as having a sense of _____.
Observational Learning - correct answer ✔✔Sarah is 3 years old. She watches her mother wave
to their neighbor, Mrs. Jones, and sees that Mrs. Jones waves back. Now, Sarah waves at Mrs.
Jones when she sees her. This is an example of...?
Extinction - correct answer ✔✔The gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned
response tendency is a...
, Self- actualization - correct answer ✔✔According to Maslow's heirarchy of needs, ____ is the
ultimate and highest human need to fulfill one's potential.
ambient stress - correct answer ✔✔Noise in the workplace, traffic, community violence, and
crowding in cities are all examples of
Histrionic- more common in women
OCD- more common in men - correct answer ✔✔What personality disorder is more common in
women than in men? What about the opposite?
Approach- Approach Conflict - correct answer ✔✔Sam loves to travel. This year, he has the
opportunity to take a vacation in to Italy or Greece BUT he can only go to ONE of the countries.
The decision is a major source of stress for Sam. Sam is most likely experiencing:
"rest and digest"
Conserves energy; defends body by controlling gland secretions such as stomach acid, tears,
saliva and mucus - correct answer ✔✔The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for...
There is existence of another variable - correct answer ✔✔Moderation occurs when...
Post- traumatic growth - correct answer ✔✔Last year, Jack was diagnosed with cancer. This was
a very stressful experience for him but he recovered and is now healthy. As a result of this
experience, he now leads a support group for people who are newly diagnosed with the
condition. Jack's response to his experience is an example of:
Psychodynamic Perspective - correct answer ✔✔posits that unconscious mental forces shape
our personalities.
Low levels of arousal
answered to pass
Positive correlation coefficient - correct answer ✔✔indicates that 2 variables covary in the same
way
Negative correlation coefficient - correct answer ✔✔variables covary in different directions or
ways.
Paradox of Progress - correct answer ✔✔refers to the idea that everything is developing to
make life better but we're not actually happier.
Empiricism - correct answer ✔✔The scientific theory that knowledge should be acquired
through observation, not speculation, or "common sense".
Correlation - correct answer ✔✔Tells you that 2 variables are related but NOT by cause and
effect!
The Five Factor Model - correct answer ✔✔The "lexical hypothesis" and "factor analysis" were
used to create this
Extraversion - correct answer ✔✔related to the tendency to experience positive emotions
Consciousness & Agreeableness - correct answer ✔✔tend to INCREASE with age, unlike the
other factors which research shows tend to remain stagnant throughout the lifetime.
*think: old people just agree to get by and not argue lol.
,Antisocial Personality Disorder - correct answer ✔✔marked by a failure to comply with social
norms and a tendency to violate the rights of others.
Borderline Personality Disorder - correct answer ✔✔The majority of individuals diagnosed,
engage in self- harm and/or have a history of suicide attempts.
Schizotypal - correct answer ✔✔marked by behavior and dress that is unusual
Id vs. ego - correct answer ✔✔The ______ operates according to the pleasure principle. The
_____ operates according to the reality principle.
Classical Conditioning - correct answer ✔✔form of learning in which a neutral stimulant
acquires the capacity to evoke a response that was originally exposed.
1. Too vague to subject to scientific tests.
2. Inadequate evidence: depend too much on case studies of clients - correct answer ✔✔What
is a common criticism of both psychodynamic and humanistic theories?
High Self- efficacy - correct answer ✔✔Even though Calculus 2 is a challenging course, Josh feels
very confident that if he studies well for his upcoming exam, he will earn an A in the class. Josh
can be described as having a sense of _____.
Observational Learning - correct answer ✔✔Sarah is 3 years old. She watches her mother wave
to their neighbor, Mrs. Jones, and sees that Mrs. Jones waves back. Now, Sarah waves at Mrs.
Jones when she sees her. This is an example of...?
Extinction - correct answer ✔✔The gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned
response tendency is a...
, Self- actualization - correct answer ✔✔According to Maslow's heirarchy of needs, ____ is the
ultimate and highest human need to fulfill one's potential.
ambient stress - correct answer ✔✔Noise in the workplace, traffic, community violence, and
crowding in cities are all examples of
Histrionic- more common in women
OCD- more common in men - correct answer ✔✔What personality disorder is more common in
women than in men? What about the opposite?
Approach- Approach Conflict - correct answer ✔✔Sam loves to travel. This year, he has the
opportunity to take a vacation in to Italy or Greece BUT he can only go to ONE of the countries.
The decision is a major source of stress for Sam. Sam is most likely experiencing:
"rest and digest"
Conserves energy; defends body by controlling gland secretions such as stomach acid, tears,
saliva and mucus - correct answer ✔✔The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for...
There is existence of another variable - correct answer ✔✔Moderation occurs when...
Post- traumatic growth - correct answer ✔✔Last year, Jack was diagnosed with cancer. This was
a very stressful experience for him but he recovered and is now healthy. As a result of this
experience, he now leads a support group for people who are newly diagnosed with the
condition. Jack's response to his experience is an example of:
Psychodynamic Perspective - correct answer ✔✔posits that unconscious mental forces shape
our personalities.
Low levels of arousal
