How would Sigmund Freud’s theory be classified?
A. as a humanistic theory
B. as a psychodynamic theory
C. as a behavioural theory
D. as a social learning theory
Answer: B. as a psychodynamic theory
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When a person uses information that she or he has been taught to solve problems in a rational way, Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence would suggest that person was demonstrating what kind of intelligence?
A. contextual intelligence B. experiential intelligence C. practical intelligence D. componential intelligence
Mark's mother is worried because he only sleeps about 4 to 5 hours per night. What would you tell her?
a. She has reason to be concerned because, in the long run, Mark's lack of sleep will take its toll physically. b. There is nothing to worry about because young people need less sleep than older people. c. There is no problem as long as Mark spends most of his sleep time in REM sleep. d. There is probably nothing to be worried about since different people need differing amounts of sleep.
The mean prevalence rate of hypochondrias/illness anxiety disorder in the general population is reportedly about
a. 12%. b. 27%. c. 4.8%. d. 2.5%.
Which of the following statements best describes what psychologists now know about the genetic basis of personality?
a. Hundreds of genes have been identified that are directly linked to specific personality traits. b. Technology is not sophisticated enough to link genes and personality characteristics. c. Some genes have been identified that are related to certain aspects of personality function. d. Genes do not contribute to personality characteristics.