PSY 101 Final Exam Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
1. Hudson was pretty depressed because, after receiving some world news updates on his cell phone,
he believed that the world was a violent place. His friends were surprised by his mood because Hudson
worked with wonderful people at his place of worship. According to Beck, what type of cognitive error
is this?
C. selective perception
Q2
2. Antidepressant medication tends to increase the concentration of in the brain.
D. norepinephrine
Q3
3. Unlike client-centered therapy, Gestalt therapy.
A. is directive in nature
Q4
4. In the context of evidence-based practices, which of the following treatments would be most
effective in treating depression, developmental disabilities, and bed-wetting?
B. behavior therapy
Q5
5. In the context of humanistic therapies, encourages self-exploration and self- expression, and aims to
provide insight into the parts of us that we have disowned so that we can feel whole.
B. client-centered therapy
Q6
6. believe that we are not likely to act aggressively unless we believe that aggression is appropriate
under the circumstances and likely to be reinforced.
A. Social- cognitive theorists
,Q7
7. In the context of humanitarian reform movements during the 18th century, which of the following
happened when Philippe Pinel, a physician, unchained the patients at La Salpêtrière in Paris?
A. Patients profited from kindness and freedom.
Q8
8. Chuck could not get over the fear of the windows in his house being unlocked, so every night after
work he checked the locks 21 consecutive times to ensure they were properly locked. Chuck must likely
suffers from.
B. obsessive-complusive disorder
Q9
9. According to the study conducted by Sprecher and Felmlee in 2008, U.S. women are more willing
than U.S. men to marry someone who.
A. is not good-looking
Q10
10. was originated by Fritz Perls.
B. Gestalt therapy
Q11
11. Asch's study using line judgements was able to demonstrate.
D. the effects of social conformity
Q12
12. In the context of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud considered the "royal road" to the unconscious."
A. dreams
Q13
13. Elena was curious if what someone says corresponds with how they actually behave. Which of the
following was not a factor discussed by your text?
B. how the attitude was formed
, Q14
14. Sternberg's consummate love is made up of.
B. Intimacy, desire, and commitment
Q15
15. Which of the following factors increases the tendency to conform?
A. belonging to a collectivist society
Q16
16. Compared to client-centered therapy, Gestalt therapy.
A. is more direct and challenging
Q17
17. Peter and Kirsten share a warm relationship and count on each other for emotional support without
sexual feelings for each other. According to Robert Sternberg's triangular model of love, this
demonstrates.
C. intimacy
Q18
18. Which of the following is a difference between humanistic forms of therapy and behavior therapy?
A. Humanistic forms of therapy tend to focus on what people think and feel, whereas behavior
therapists tend to focus on what people do.
Q19
19. According to Gestalt therapy, which of the following statements is true?
C. People should disown parts of themselves that might meet with social disapproval or rejection.
Q20
20. Jazmin, a young hispanic woman, is very hesitant to seek therapeutic help for her depression.
According to your text, which of the following is not a common reason for her to not seek out therapy?
B. Awareness that therapy typically does not help
Q1
1. Hudson was pretty depressed because, after receiving some world news updates on his cell phone,
he believed that the world was a violent place. His friends were surprised by his mood because Hudson
worked with wonderful people at his place of worship. According to Beck, what type of cognitive error
is this?
C. selective perception
Q2
2. Antidepressant medication tends to increase the concentration of in the brain.
D. norepinephrine
Q3
3. Unlike client-centered therapy, Gestalt therapy.
A. is directive in nature
Q4
4. In the context of evidence-based practices, which of the following treatments would be most
effective in treating depression, developmental disabilities, and bed-wetting?
B. behavior therapy
Q5
5. In the context of humanistic therapies, encourages self-exploration and self- expression, and aims to
provide insight into the parts of us that we have disowned so that we can feel whole.
B. client-centered therapy
Q6
6. believe that we are not likely to act aggressively unless we believe that aggression is appropriate
under the circumstances and likely to be reinforced.
A. Social- cognitive theorists
,Q7
7. In the context of humanitarian reform movements during the 18th century, which of the following
happened when Philippe Pinel, a physician, unchained the patients at La Salpêtrière in Paris?
A. Patients profited from kindness and freedom.
Q8
8. Chuck could not get over the fear of the windows in his house being unlocked, so every night after
work he checked the locks 21 consecutive times to ensure they were properly locked. Chuck must likely
suffers from.
B. obsessive-complusive disorder
Q9
9. According to the study conducted by Sprecher and Felmlee in 2008, U.S. women are more willing
than U.S. men to marry someone who.
A. is not good-looking
Q10
10. was originated by Fritz Perls.
B. Gestalt therapy
Q11
11. Asch's study using line judgements was able to demonstrate.
D. the effects of social conformity
Q12
12. In the context of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud considered the "royal road" to the unconscious."
A. dreams
Q13
13. Elena was curious if what someone says corresponds with how they actually behave. Which of the
following was not a factor discussed by your text?
B. how the attitude was formed
, Q14
14. Sternberg's consummate love is made up of.
B. Intimacy, desire, and commitment
Q15
15. Which of the following factors increases the tendency to conform?
A. belonging to a collectivist society
Q16
16. Compared to client-centered therapy, Gestalt therapy.
A. is more direct and challenging
Q17
17. Peter and Kirsten share a warm relationship and count on each other for emotional support without
sexual feelings for each other. According to Robert Sternberg's triangular model of love, this
demonstrates.
C. intimacy
Q18
18. Which of the following is a difference between humanistic forms of therapy and behavior therapy?
A. Humanistic forms of therapy tend to focus on what people think and feel, whereas behavior
therapists tend to focus on what people do.
Q19
19. According to Gestalt therapy, which of the following statements is true?
C. People should disown parts of themselves that might meet with social disapproval or rejection.
Q20
20. Jazmin, a young hispanic woman, is very hesitant to seek therapeutic help for her depression.
According to your text, which of the following is not a common reason for her to not seek out therapy?
B. Awareness that therapy typically does not help
