(06.04 MC)A study was conducted using 100 students enrolled in Calculus. Researchers were interested in assessing how reciprocal determinism impacts performance in a rigorous course. All subjects participated in a course of positive self-talk prior to taking their first exam in the course. Interactions between students and instructors were staged. Students were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Instructors were asked to be positive and encouraging to one group and critical to the other group. Students were given a self-report assessment after their exam measuring their self-efficacy. Researchers evaluated the impact of the tone of instructor-student interaction on self-efficacy. Which element makes this study an experiment?

(06.05 MC)Mikayla’s mother told her they could go out for dinner once Mikayla completed her homework. Which type of motivation is Mikayla’s mom using to encourage Mikayla to focus on her homework?

(07.07 MC)Study the chart. Then answer the question that follows. A B C D A psychiatrist is interested in studying a family where identical twins have developed schizophrenia. A clinical psychologist has a new patient presenting with negative perceptions of the world who minimizes his successes and exaggerates his failures. A neurocognitive psychologist meets a new patient. The treatment plan includes an intake interview to discuss medical history and document life experiences. A biological psychologist is interested in learning about the effectiveness of antianxiety medication. She gives a questionnaire to her patients asking them to rate the severity of their symptoms on a scale. In scenario C, what type of data is collected during the intake interview?

(07.03 MC)When explaining the causes of mental illness, cognitive psychologists argue that disorders are the result of maladaptive thoughts and perceptions. Which of the following cases supports this idea?

(05.03 MC)Which finding supports the idea of learning through observation?

(07.06 MC)Study the chart. Then answer the question that follows. A B C D Kennedy has difficulty starting and completing tasks without being distracted. She is often impulsive and struggles to sit still during school. Andrew needs to follow a strict routine and becomes distressed by small disruptions. He is sensitive to loud noises and avoids eye contact. Karina struggles with processing what she learns in school. She is behind in reading and writing. Her teacher offers her specific support and strategies to help her be more successful. After a few years in physical therapy, Collin has seen an improvement in his ability to plan coordinated movements. He is more in control of his actions. Based on the descriptions in the chart, which person is most likely to be diagnosed with ADHD?

(07.03 MC)When explaining the causes of mental illness, supporters of the psychodynamic perspective argue that disorders are the result of unconscious thoughts and experiences. Which of the following cases supports this idea?

(06.02 MC)Which statement from the description of a study reflects a violation of the ethical guideline of “protection from harm”?

(07.02 MC)Which scenario reflects the feel-good, do-good phenomenon?

(07.05 MC)Study the table. Then answer the question that follows. A B C D Irrational ideas, distorted perceptions, and a loss of contact with reality Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and thoughts Flat affect, poor hygiene, social withdrawal Excess dopamine, enlarged ventricles in the brain, prenatal trauma Which of the groups includes the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?