PS380 Multicultural Psychology Exam 6&7 Answers (Ashworth College)

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Parents expect their children to acquire particular skills (such as walking, talking, etc.) by certain ages. This set 

of expectations is called the: 

Question options: 

developmental niche. 

developmental timetable. 

value schedule. 

planned conformity. 

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2 

Catholics give up meat on Fridays during Lent. Brides in the United States traditionally wear a white gown for 

their first wedding. These are examples of what? 


Identity 

Customs 

Norms 

Socialization 

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3 

Billy began learning from others during the early days of his life; and he like most people will continue learning 

all through his life. What is this a description of? 


Norms 

Childhood 

Socialization 

Temperament 

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Jackson's statement, "My moral compass is based on the simple premise that one must always adhere to 

social norms," indicates that he is operating at the __________ level of moral reasoning. 


conventional 

preconventional 

unconventional

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Mindy and her parents recently moved. The neighborhood was totally different from what they were used to. 

The family had to learn the ways and behaviors of the new neighborhood. This is a reflection of: 


human development. 

socialization. 

stages of moral development. 

identity. 

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Louise wants to determine whether abortion is an acceptable action for her, she must first understand what 

abortion is meant to accomplish. Thereafter, she must then understand the different ways to accomplish those 

intended objectives within the given environment before arriving at a conclusion. What has Louise 

demonstrated? 


Persistence 

Human development 

Openness 

Moral reasoning 

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7 

Adults acquire attitudes and learn behaviors early in life and tend not to change them later. Which 

psychological model introduces this view? 


Persistence 

Recency 

Power 

Openness 

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8 

Across cultures, a child's early temperament is primarily a function of: 


environment. 

location. 

religious influence. 

biology. 

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Ruth is determined to become president of the corporation. She works more than 10 hours per day, is 

meticulous in her work, and sticks with the most difficult projects until they are completed. Ruth would MOST 

likely score highly on a scale that measured what? 


Agreeableness 

Persistence 

Openness 

Extroversion 

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10 

Birth is a major adjustment for the infant as he/she leaves the familiar environment of the womb and takes 

his/her place in the world. Naming a baby is a part of this birth process. Being born and naming a child is 

considered: 


means of access. 

check points. 

rites of passage. 

pledges. 

Question 


11 

Alice often cries but she cannot do for herself. Alice needs total care. What development stage does this refer 

to? 


Adolescence 

Late adulthood 

Temperament 

Infancy 

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12 

Erikson's theory of development has been criticized by psychologists for mixing objective descriptions with 

what? 


Statistical formulas 

Complicated stories about extraordinary cases 

Subjective prescriptions 

Journalist reports 

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13 

Since Mary's birth she will go through changes in physical, physiological and social behavior as experienced by 

other individuals across the life span from conception to death. What are these changes referred to? 


Socialization 

Maturation 

Human development 

Identity 

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14 

According to psychologist Lev Vygotsky, what kind of children's interaction is MOST likely to advance their 

intellectual development? 


Interaction with the media, especially television 

Guided interaction with a more knowledgeable partner 

Interaction with the child's peers 

Any interaction in stressful situations 

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15 

"My first child was so sweet natured and easy going, but my second one is so aggressive and stubborn!" What 

is the mother referring to? 


Temperament 

Identity 

Personality 

Socialization 

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16 

George enjoys riding his motorcycle and recently became a member of a motorcycle club by taking on the 

values, beliefs and behaviors of the other club members. What is the name of the process? 


Social justice 

Social access 

Socialization 

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17 

"Ricky is a stubborn old man! His behaviors and attitudes are the same from when he was an adolescent," 

stated his wife. What is the name of this theoretical view? 


The Openness Model 

Socialization 

Human Development 

The Persistence Model 

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18 

Three forms of attachment are recognized across cultures. The first two are: "anxious and avoidant" and 

"anxious and resistant." What is the third? 


Anxious and accepting 

Resistant and accepting 

Securely attached 

Ambivalent 

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In a community where duty to the family is stressed; family is more important than individuality. Also, adults 

control friendship choices and occupation choices. There are legal restrictions on behavior. The community

members usually know each other well, and they share the same beliefs. This is a reflection of what type of 

community? 


Broad socialization 

Adolescence 

Narrow socialization 

Identity 

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20 

Jane the daycare provider observed that separated infants would go to extraordinary lengths (e.g., crying, 

clinging, frantically searching) to prevent separation from their parents or to reestablish proximity to a missing 

parent. What is this behavior a reflection of demonstrated by the infants? 


Temperament 

Neuroplasticity 

Attachment 

Section 2 

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21 

William needs treatment for mental illness. However, he does not want to see a therapist due to shame. What 

is the shame referred to? 


Culture match 

Stigma 

Tolerance threshold 

Relativist perspective 

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"__________"is the term used to describe a deterioration of cognitive functioning, including memory loss, 

aphasia, or disturbed executive functioning. 


Depressive disorders 

Personality disorders 

Schizophrenia 

Dementia 

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23 

According to the DSM-IV, __________ is a clinically significant behavioral and psychological syndrome or 

pattern that occurs in an individual and that is associated with present distress or disability or with a 

significantly increased risk of suffering death, pain, disability, or an important loss of freedom. 


dementia 

peripheral symptom of illness 

mental disorder 

central symptom of illness 

Question 


24 

"I can't do anything right! I know other people feel that same way about me. That is why nobody likes me." 

What is this a reflection of? 


Peripheral symptoms 

Psychotherapy 

Universalist perspective 

Personality disorder 

Question 


25 

Stan served in Vietnam. He has long lasting and frightening thoughts and memories of soldiers being killed. I 

have observed Stan's behavior and he tends to be emotionally numb. What is Stan suffering from? 

Question options: ALSO IT IS NOT C BECAUSE IT WAS FOUND ON ANOTHER SITE 

Schizophrenia 


Neurasthenia 

Anxiety disorder 

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26 

Glenda attends a session where the goal is to provide a nonjudgmental environment that allows her and her 

therapist to work together towards a mutually agreed upon set of goals. What type of session is Glenda 

attending? 


Psychotherapy 

Personality disorder 

Central symptom 

Cultural-bound syndrome 

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27 

Research shows that, in many rural African communities, psychological disorders are primarily associated with 

behaviors that demonstrate: 


physical or somatic causes. 

strong psychotic features. 

historic tendencies. 

culture-bound syndrome. 

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28 

Dau resides in Canada and displayed symptoms of guilt. Whereas individuals from other cultures do not 

display these symptoms. Dau's symptoms are reflective of? 


Anxiety disorder 

Central symptom 

Peripheral symptom 

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29 

What is the repressive adaptive style in coping with illness? 


An individual's desire to hide the symptoms 

An individual's desire to look for spiritual healers 

A tendency of medical professionals to reject medication in therapy 

An individual's desire to seek immediate help 

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30 

What is the common name for the treatment of psychological disorders through psychological means, generally 

involving verbal interaction with a professional therapist? 


Healing 

Hypnosis 

Persuasion 

Psychotherapy 

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31 

Imagine that you are a psychologist working in private practice in the United States. You have a new client from 

a non-Western culture who claims that her psychological problems are caused by evil spiritual forces emitted 

from her mother-in-law. Would you consider this client delusional? 


No, because delusions are a typical Western set of symptoms practically unknown globally. 

No, because you have to check her mother-in-law to see if she really possesses such evil forces. 

Yes, but only if this person is relatively educated and culturally integrated in the United States. 

Yes, because it is better diagnose her with something quickly before it is too late. 

Question 

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As a board certified professional, you diagnosed your client, a 22-year-old man, with "demonic possession." 

Upon submitting your claim to his insurance company for payment, you quickly find that they refuse to 

compensate you. Why did this happen? 


The insurance company is afraid to deal with the "demonic forces." 

"Demonic possession" is recognized mostly in women. 

The diagnosis should have been given within the DSM-IV guidelines. 

The only remedy for "demonic possession" is exorcism, which is a very expensive procedure. 

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Personality disorders are viewed as enduring patterns of behavior and inner experience that deviates markedly 

from the individual's: 


preferences. 

personality. 

mental state. 

culture. 

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34 

"I am having a hard time concentrating in my courses. I just can't seem to remember all the formulas for math. 

It is really hard to think sometimes!" This is a statement made by a male that resides in West Africa. What are 

his symptoms reflective of? 


Schizophrenia 

Anxiety 

Brain fog 

Mental illness 

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35 

In my abnormal psychology class, the professor indicated she believes individuals from different cultures 

should understand psychological disorders differently as well. What is the professor's view? 


Universalist perspective 

Central symptoms 


Relativist perspective 

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36 

Jonathan exhibits distorted thinking when he goes back and forth between over-idealizing himself, and then 

completely devaluing himself. What is this a reflection of? 


Depressive disorders 

Personality disorders 

Schizophrenia 

Anxiety disorders 

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37 

"Dhat" is a culture-bound syndrome that occurs primarily in India. However, similar conditions also occur in 

which two countries? 


Russia and Poland 

Sri Lanka and China 

Canada and Australia

Libya and Chad 

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38 

"I always feel distressed to the point it does not allow me to function properly. I am always in pain." What is this 

a reflection of? 


Dementia 

Peripheral symptom of illness 

Mental disorder 

Central symptom of illness 

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39 

Marvin has an unreasonable fear of germs and I have observed him constantly washing his hands. Marvin 

suffers from: 


culture-bound syndrome. 

obsessive-compulsive disorder. 

mental illness. 

depressive disorder. 

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Dr. Jones recently saw a patient that was a Native American Indian. She complained of having bad dreams 

pertaining to death. She is unable to eat and has been hallucinating. What are her symptoms reflective of? 



Mental disorder 

OCD 

Ghost sickness

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