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PSYC 2001 Exam 2 Study Questions and Answers 2026
1
Which of the following statements is true about systematic desensitization?
It involves the construction of a hierarchy of fears by a patient.
2
The inborn behavioral style and characteristic way of responding that emerges early in life
is known as
temperament
3
The results of Rosenhan's classic study illustrate that
placing labels on individuals powerfully influences the way mental health workers perceive
and interpret their actions.
4
People with ________ believe that everyday aches and pains are symptoms of a dread
disease.
illness anxiety disorder
5
Andrea and Lily went together to watch a movie. Andrea was very excited to watch the
movie, whereas Lily was absolutely bored and disinterested. While Andrea liked the script
and the message of the movie, Lily liked only the location and the clothes worn by the lead
actors in the movie. Based on this information, one can infer that Lily
is persuaded by using peripheral route processing.
6
According to a massive study done on the prevalence of psychological disorders in the
United States, which of the following is the most common disorder reported?
depression
7
The social rank held within a group is termed
status
8
The most common defense mechanism is
repression
9
The TAT and the Rorschach are ________ tests of personality.
projective
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10
According to a behavioral therapist, how might psychological disorders be treated most
effectively?
Patients should learn new behaviors to replace their faulty skills.
11
Those with negative-symptom schizophrenia may show which of the following?
blunting of emotion
12
How might one best respond to the charge that behavior therapy produces only a
superficial change in external behavior?
Neuroscientific evidence shows that behavioral treatments produce actual changes in the
functioning of the brain.
13
In the ________ technique, someone makes a large request, expects it to be refused, and
follows it with a smaller one.
door-in-the-face
14
In the context of conformity, which of the following statements is true of social supporters?
They agree with people who have dissenting views within a group.
15
___refers to a change in behavior or attitudes brought about by a desire to follow the
beliefs or standards of other people.
Conformity
16
Which of the following is true of the Rorschach test?
It is widely used in clinical settings.
17
If you are exhibiting the self-serving bias, which statement would be your most likely
explanation for a poor grade on the test?
"The professor does not know how to teach."
18
Rational-emotive therapy is associated with ________; cognitive-behavioral approach with
________.
Ellis; Beck
19
___is an attitude of acceptance and respect on the part of an observer, no matter what a
person says or does.
PSYC 2001
PSYC 2001 Exam 2 Study Questions and Answers 2026
1
Which of the following statements is true about systematic desensitization?
It involves the construction of a hierarchy of fears by a patient.
2
The inborn behavioral style and characteristic way of responding that emerges early in life
is known as
temperament
3
The results of Rosenhan's classic study illustrate that
placing labels on individuals powerfully influences the way mental health workers perceive
and interpret their actions.
4
People with ________ believe that everyday aches and pains are symptoms of a dread
disease.
illness anxiety disorder
5
Andrea and Lily went together to watch a movie. Andrea was very excited to watch the
movie, whereas Lily was absolutely bored and disinterested. While Andrea liked the script
and the message of the movie, Lily liked only the location and the clothes worn by the lead
actors in the movie. Based on this information, one can infer that Lily
is persuaded by using peripheral route processing.
6
According to a massive study done on the prevalence of psychological disorders in the
United States, which of the following is the most common disorder reported?
depression
7
The social rank held within a group is termed
status
8
The most common defense mechanism is
repression
9
The TAT and the Rorschach are ________ tests of personality.
projective
PSYC 2001
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10
According to a behavioral therapist, how might psychological disorders be treated most
effectively?
Patients should learn new behaviors to replace their faulty skills.
11
Those with negative-symptom schizophrenia may show which of the following?
blunting of emotion
12
How might one best respond to the charge that behavior therapy produces only a
superficial change in external behavior?
Neuroscientific evidence shows that behavioral treatments produce actual changes in the
functioning of the brain.
13
In the ________ technique, someone makes a large request, expects it to be refused, and
follows it with a smaller one.
door-in-the-face
14
In the context of conformity, which of the following statements is true of social supporters?
They agree with people who have dissenting views within a group.
15
___refers to a change in behavior or attitudes brought about by a desire to follow the
beliefs or standards of other people.
Conformity
16
Which of the following is true of the Rorschach test?
It is widely used in clinical settings.
17
If you are exhibiting the self-serving bias, which statement would be your most likely
explanation for a poor grade on the test?
"The professor does not know how to teach."
18
Rational-emotive therapy is associated with ________; cognitive-behavioral approach with
________.
Ellis; Beck
19
___is an attitude of acceptance and respect on the part of an observer, no matter what a
person says or does.
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