PSYCH 140 - UNIT 3 - EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026
One proposed aspect of the self is that you reflect on and try to change your own self. This describes
the self as __________. - Answers reflexive
Jarrod reports feeling that his life is going well overall. He experiences many desirable and pleasant
emotions on a daily basis, but also has battled with anger and worry since he had children. What level
of subjective well-being (SWB) might we say that Jarrod holds? - Answers moderately high SWB,
because you can still have some negative emotions and be happy
Which of the following is most true of the way therapy is currently conducted? - Answers between 1
and 4 therapists does not use a single therapeutic orientation but integrates several together.
When considering the ways that people develop and communicate their senses of identity which of
the following activities may be the most powerful form of self-transformation that human beings have
ever invented. - Answers storytelling
Which of the following actions from a child would exemplify having a sense of self as a social actor? -
Answers expressing emotions such as embarrassment, shame, guilt, and pride
Amy is very excited for the day of her wedding. On that day she experiences a spike in happiness and
this feeling lasts for about a month. After that she returns to her "normal" levels of mood. What is this
an example of? - Answers adaptation
Finding treatments for psychological health issues is of great importance as it is estimated that
_______ percent of adults experience a mental health issue in any given year. - Answers 25
Bipolar disorder has a _______________ rate of heritability, suggesting a biological cause. - Answers
high
Jess has suffered from schizophrenia for 3 years, and has recently been prescribed atypical
antipsychotic medication to help reduce his symptoms. He is advised to be careful that he might
develop a side effect called metabolic syndrome. Which of the following is not one of the symptoms
associated with this condition? - Answers sudden onset of epileptic seizures
Researchers have found that when participants are exposed to a cold virus the participants with a
lower risk of developing a cold were ________________________. - Answers less stressed and more
positive at the beginning of the study
According to this criterion, both a genius and a person with a very low IQ would be considered
abnormal. - Answers
Which of the following describes the relationship between the three components of cognitive
behavioral therapy? - Answers thoughts create feelings, feelings create behaviors, and behaviors
reinforce thoughts
Development of a mature identity involves an internalized and evolving story of the self that
reconstructs the past and anticipates the future in such a way as to provide a person's life with some
degree of unity, meaning, and purpose over time. This is also known as ___________. - Answers
narrative identity
Thinking and feeling that your life is going well is defined as what? - Answers subjective well-being
What part do negative feelings play in subjective well-being? - Answers Negative feelings are
functional and should be experienced as appropriate but only some of the time.
After serving two terms in Afghanistan, Kurt is suffering from insomnia, is agitated and jumpy, and has
intrusive thoughts that cause great distress. Kurt is most likely suffering from: - Answers post-
traumatic stress disorder
Research indicates that typically, - Answers women are twice as likely to experience depression.
Manpreet experiences high levels of anxiety about exposure to germs. As a result, he typically washes
his hands more than 100 times a day. What is the clinical term for this behavior? - Answers a
compulsion
Zeppo is under great stress from his spouse to pursue a promotion at work, but knows there aren't
any higher level jobs available. On the drive to work, Zeppo yells at other drivers, and complains
about how none of them seem to able to drive the right way. Zeppo is using which defense
mechanism? - Answers Displacement
One day, Betty felt lethargic, hopelessly sad, fatigued, and had no interest in anything. A few days
later she was feeling extremely euphoric and powerful, engaged in risky sexual exploits, and spent
money irresponsibly. Betty could be diagnosed with: - Answers bipolar disorder
According to the American Psychiatric Association (2013), approximately one out of _______ women
experience the symptoms of depression after the birth of a baby. - Answers 20
One proposed aspect of the self is that you reflect on and try to change your own self. This describes
the self as __________. - Answers reflexive
Jarrod reports feeling that his life is going well overall. He experiences many desirable and pleasant
emotions on a daily basis, but also has battled with anger and worry since he had children. What level
of subjective well-being (SWB) might we say that Jarrod holds? - Answers moderately high SWB,
because you can still have some negative emotions and be happy
Which of the following is most true of the way therapy is currently conducted? - Answers between 1
and 4 therapists does not use a single therapeutic orientation but integrates several together.
When considering the ways that people develop and communicate their senses of identity which of
the following activities may be the most powerful form of self-transformation that human beings have
ever invented. - Answers storytelling
Which of the following actions from a child would exemplify having a sense of self as a social actor? -
Answers expressing emotions such as embarrassment, shame, guilt, and pride
Amy is very excited for the day of her wedding. On that day she experiences a spike in happiness and
this feeling lasts for about a month. After that she returns to her "normal" levels of mood. What is this
an example of? - Answers adaptation
Finding treatments for psychological health issues is of great importance as it is estimated that
_______ percent of adults experience a mental health issue in any given year. - Answers 25
Bipolar disorder has a _______________ rate of heritability, suggesting a biological cause. - Answers
high
Jess has suffered from schizophrenia for 3 years, and has recently been prescribed atypical
antipsychotic medication to help reduce his symptoms. He is advised to be careful that he might
develop a side effect called metabolic syndrome. Which of the following is not one of the symptoms
associated with this condition? - Answers sudden onset of epileptic seizures
Researchers have found that when participants are exposed to a cold virus the participants with a
lower risk of developing a cold were ________________________. - Answers less stressed and more
positive at the beginning of the study
According to this criterion, both a genius and a person with a very low IQ would be considered
abnormal. - Answers
Which of the following describes the relationship between the three components of cognitive
behavioral therapy? - Answers thoughts create feelings, feelings create behaviors, and behaviors
reinforce thoughts
Development of a mature identity involves an internalized and evolving story of the self that
reconstructs the past and anticipates the future in such a way as to provide a person's life with some
degree of unity, meaning, and purpose over time. This is also known as ___________. - Answers
narrative identity
Thinking and feeling that your life is going well is defined as what? - Answers subjective well-being
What part do negative feelings play in subjective well-being? - Answers Negative feelings are
functional and should be experienced as appropriate but only some of the time.
After serving two terms in Afghanistan, Kurt is suffering from insomnia, is agitated and jumpy, and has
intrusive thoughts that cause great distress. Kurt is most likely suffering from: - Answers post-
traumatic stress disorder
Research indicates that typically, - Answers women are twice as likely to experience depression.
Manpreet experiences high levels of anxiety about exposure to germs. As a result, he typically washes
his hands more than 100 times a day. What is the clinical term for this behavior? - Answers a
compulsion
Zeppo is under great stress from his spouse to pursue a promotion at work, but knows there aren't
any higher level jobs available. On the drive to work, Zeppo yells at other drivers, and complains
about how none of them seem to able to drive the right way. Zeppo is using which defense
mechanism? - Answers Displacement
One day, Betty felt lethargic, hopelessly sad, fatigued, and had no interest in anything. A few days
later she was feeling extremely euphoric and powerful, engaged in risky sexual exploits, and spent
money irresponsibly. Betty could be diagnosed with: - Answers bipolar disorder
According to the American Psychiatric Association (2013), approximately one out of _______ women
experience the symptoms of depression after the birth of a baby. - Answers 20
