Psychology Answers

Decisional stress refers to ______.

A. the ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding information and working only with people who are members of their group.

B. the ability to accept the goals, decisions and norms of the group without reservation

C. the ability of group members to have a collective discussion, which may rationalise their choice by exaggerating the positive consequences and minimising the possibility of negative outcomes

D. the mode of thinking that people engage in when they are deeply involved in a cohesive in-group structure

Reset Selection

The need to belong refers to how individuals across different backgrounds, ethnicities, ages and races find their psychological motivation in functioning in a relevant environment. As such, these individuals are always in a notion of seeking a society that supports:

A. Team dynamics

B. Demographic change

C. Inclusion over exclusion

D. Environmental development

Reset Selection

2a. What is the reproductive-religiosity model? [3 marks]

2b. Using the tenets of the model, explain why are religious people likely to show sexually restricted behaviour or hold sexually restricted attitudes. [2 marks]

1) Psychology as a science has become progressively more focused on:  

A. Biology

B. Culture

2) The Milwaukee Project study found that:

A. IQ is influenced only by nature

B. IQ is influenced by nurture

3) Opiates are:

A. Addictive

B. Pain Relievers

C. Both A and B

4) Cannabis is considered a:

A. Stimulant

B. Mild Hallucinogenic

5) Most positive reinforcement is:

A. Partial

B. Continuous

6) _____________ is school-related intelligence.

A. Cognitive

B. Social

7)  According to Freud, _________ relates to biological impulses.

A. Id

B. Ego

C. Superego

8) Young children operate at this level of moral reasoning:

A. Preconventional

B. Conventional

C. Postconventional

9) Most people are ____________ self-actualized.

A. Not

B. Clearly

10) ______________spoke of loss of control.

A. Bandura

B. Rotter

 11) External locus of control is associated with: 

A. A Lack of Psychological well Being

B. Psychological Well Being

What does the concept "Your child is my Child" mean? What can be seen as experiences of this concept and how can a life skills teacher apply this in the classroom?

23.

Decide whether the following two statements are true or false.

A.

Tuberculosis (TB) is always a sign of HIV/AIDS.

B.

Antiretroviral drugs are a cure for HIV/AIDS.

1.

A and B are true.

2.

A is true and B false.

3.

A is false and B true.

4.

A and B are false.

24.

Decide whether the following two statements are true or false.

A

Television advertisements and soap operas will influence adolescents’ 

thinking even though they are cognitively more mature than their younger 

brothers and sisters.

B

If parents do not act according to their own values, their adolescent children 

may question the parents’ values.

1.

A and B are true.

2.

A is true and B false.

3.

A is false and B true.

4.

A and B are false.

Decide whether the following two statements are true or false.

A

Feelings of depression, failure, shame and guilt are associated with bulimia 

nervosa syndrome. 

B

Bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa is the same condition as described 

by the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th

Edition).

1.

A and B are true.

2.

A is true and B false.

3.

A is false and B true.

4.

A and B are false.

Decide whether the following two statements are true or false.

A

Ridicule by others may lead to aggression in adolescents. 

B

Although the peer group is extremely important, a warm and stable 

relationship with their parents is crucial for the sound emotional 

development of adolescents.

1.

A and B are true.

2.

A is true and B false.

3.

A is false and B true.

4.

A and B are false.

20.

Decide whether the following two statements are true or false.

A

Teachers who teach religious education should be well versed in various 

religions.

B

During adolescence, the cognitive ability of critical thinking may result in 

adolescents questioning their own faith.

1.

A and B are true.

2.

A is true and B false.

3. 

A is false and B true.

4.

A and B are false

17.

Kohlberg’s theory has been criticized for which two of the following reasons: 

1.

Kohlberg’s theory overemphasises justice and underemphasises care. 

2.

Kohlberg fails to credit the roles of emotions, socialisation and parental guidance. 

3.

Both of the above.

4.

Neither of the above.