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Question 1

Which of the following hypotheses related to neurotransmitters postulates that certain types of depression can be linked to decreased levels of a certain neurotransmitter?

A	the catecholamine hypothesis
B	the glutamate hypothesis
C	the dopamine hypothesis
D	the acetylcholine hypothesis

Question 1 Explanation:

The catecholamine hypothesis postulates that certain types of depression can be linked to decreased levels of norepinephrine. This idea is based on the influence that norepinephine has on mood.

Question 2

The Differential Aptitude Tests are composed of what kinds of tests?

A	five tests of job-related capacities and three tests of general intellectual capacities
B	four tests of job-related capacities and four tests of cognitive functioning
C	three tests of job-related capacities and five tests of general intellectual capacities
D	two tests of cognitive functioning and five tests of job-related capacities

Question 2 Explanation:

The Differential Aptitude Tests include five tests of job-related capacities and three tests of general intellectual capacities. This test is administered to seventh through twelfth graders.

Question 3

Elliott is a six month old baby who has recently begun responding to when his mother and grandmother smile. He calibrates his own reactions to their movements. His responses are an example of which phenomenon?

A	social referencing
B	secure attachment
C	peer relations
D	moral development

Question 3 Explanation:

Social referencing takes place when infants begin to respond to their mother's emotions, and tailor their own reactions to correspond to their movements. This process is indicative of an infant's attachment to its mother.

Question 4

What percentage of patients suffering from depression who commit suicide have previously attempted it?

A	40%
B	35%
C	50%
D	25%

Question 4 Explanation:

Around 40% of depressed patients who commit suicide have made previous attempts to commit suicide. Family history can have an impact on this phenomenon.

Question 5

Research has demonstrated that the tendencies of the sexes to seek out companionship follows which of the following patterns?

A	gender is not a deciding factor in an individual's tendency to seek out companionship
B	both women and men tend to seek out companionship to an equal degree
C	men tend to seek out companionship more than women
D	women tend to seek out companionship more than men

Question 5 Explanation:

Research has demonstrated that women are more likely to seek out companionship than men.

Question 6

What is one of the most important reasons why a psychologist leading a group therapy session needs to define the roles of all participants at the outset of the therapeutic sessions?

A	to head off potential conflicts between aggressive members
B	to ensure that members will talk to one another
C	to establish the boundaries of confidentiality
D	to avoid fistfights

Question 6 Explanation:

One of the most important reasons why a therapist needs to establish the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved at the outset of a group therapeutic session is to establish the boundaries of confidentiality.

Question 7

Kohler theorized that a particular type of learning could take place which helped an organism formulate a more efficient manner with which to achieve its objectives: this type of learning is called

A	perceptual learning.
B	observational learning.
C	insight learning.
D	learning by modeling.

Question 7 Explanation:

Kohler theorized that insight learning could help an organism conceptualize a more efficient manner with which to achieve its objectives; this type of learning allows an organism to reorganize his/her understanding of a relevant perceptual field.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning the instances of mental health disorders in the general population?

A	an equal number of men and women experience mental health disorders
B	a greater number of women experience mental health disorders
C	a greater number of men experience mental health disorders
D	a greater percentage of children than adults experience mental health disorders

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true concerning abuse of adolescents?

A	During adolescence, females have a higher rate of being victims than boys
B	The more frequent type of abuse which takes place during adolescence is emotional abuse
C	During adolescence, boys and girls have an equal rate of being victims
D	During adolescence, boys have a higher rate of being victims than girls

Question 9 Explanation:

During adolescence, a greater number of females are victims of child abuse than are males. This trend is a reversal of child abuse recorded cases for early childhood.

Question 10

What type of attributes are mood and ability, in relation to social psychological theory?

A	situational attributes
B	fundamental attributes
C	gender attributes
D	dispositional attributes

Question 10 Explanation:

Dispositional attributes are those which are considered more related to internal factors of a person: therefore, mood and ability would be considered dispositional attributes.

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