Question 1

A systematic pattern of thought,action,and problem solving that is an internalized representation of the world is ______.

Accepted Answer

Schemas are internalized representations of the world and involve a systematic pattern of thought, action, and problem solving. They help individuals organize and interpret information.

Question 2

______ continues to be influential in social work through the theories of ego psychology,self-psychology,and relational theory.

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalytic theory, founded by Sigmund Freud, has evolved to influence social work through various frameworks such as ego psychology, self-psychology, and relational theory, which all derive from or are heavily influenced by psychoanalytic principles.

Question 3

Billy is in trouble with his parents for breaking his little sister's toy on purpose.He hides in his room to avoid punishment.Which stage of Kohlberg's moral development does this situation define?

Accepted Answer

Billy's behavior reflects the preconventional level of moral development, where actions are often driven by the desire to avoid punishment rather than any higher moral reasoning.

Question 4

Emotions that mobilize us,focus our attention,and signal our state of mind to others are ______.

Accepted Answer

Primary emotions are fundamental emotions that are universally recognized and are responsible for mobilizing us, focusing our attention, and signaling our state of mind to others.

Question 5

Cognitive deficits are the ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cognitive deficits are the ______.
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Question 6

A term which refers only to the physiological manifestations of feelings is ______.

Accepted Answer

Affect refers specifically to the physiological manifestations of feelings, such as facial expressions or body language, without involving the cognitive aspects of the feeling.

Question 7

Greg is usually a very assertive person but recently experienced a situation where his boss was very angry,which had never happened before.Greg became very passive and quiet.His response is one of ______.

Accepted Answer

Greg's response is an example of accommodation, a psychological term from Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development. Accommodation occurs when an individual adjusts their existing schemas (mental models) or ways of thinking in response to new experiences or information. In this case, Greg, who is usually assertive, changes his behavior in response to the new experience of his boss being very angry, indicating an adjustment in his behavior or mental model to accommodate this new situation.

Question 8

According to cognitive theories,sources of problems for an individual may involve all of the following EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive theories focus on the role of cognitive processes, such as cognitive distortions, deficits, and inaccurate assessments of the environment, in contributing to psychological problems. Emotion regulation, while important in psychological well-being, is not a primary focus of cognitive theories, which emphasize thought processes over emotional regulation.

Question 9

Bob has learned through his own experience that it is better to work on your homework right after school than to wait until right before bed.This is an example of what kind of learning?

Accepted Answer

Bob's experience of finding it better to work on homework right after school rather than waiting until before bed is an example of direct learning. This is because he has learned this preference through his own direct experiences, rather than through observing others, being taught explicitly, or through any developmental stages.

Question 10

What is the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) is a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that serves as a resource for clinical diagnoses of mental disorders.

Question 11

A person's conscious or preconscious thinking processes are ______.

Accepted Answer

Cognition refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving. These are higher-level functions of the brain and encompass language, imagination, perception, and planning.

Question 12

A feeling disposition that is stable,less intense,and less tied to a specific situation is ______.

Accepted Answer

Moods are more general and less intense than emotions, and they are not necessarily linked to a particular situation.

Question 13

Bob,a 12-year-old,watched his father always open the door for his mother and does the same for girls at school.This is an example of what kind of learning?

Accepted Answer

Bob is learning through observation of his father's actions and imitating them, which is a classic example of social learning. Social learning theory, proposed by Albert Bandura, emphasizes that people can learn through observation, imitation, and modeling behaviors seen in others.

Question 14

A theory that is based on the primacy of internal drives and unconscious mental activity is ______.

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalytic theory, founded by Sigmund Freud, emphasizes the importance of unconscious mental processes and internal drives in shaping human behavior and personality.

Question 15

Emotions that are socially acquired are ______.

Accepted Answer

Emotions that are socially acquired are referred to as secondary emotions. These emotions develop with cognitive maturity and are influenced by social and cultural factors, unlike primary emotions which are innate and experienced universally across different cultures.

Question 16

The concept of self as an ongoing process of experience,a process of learning,a process to which there is no end,is incorporated in the philosophy and practice of ______.

Accepted Answer

Existentialism emphasizes the individual's experience, freedom, and choice, focusing on the concept of self as an ongoing process of experience and learning without an end. This philosophy underlines the continuous development and self-discovery throughout life.

Question 17

When Dan responds to an experience based on his existing pattern of thought,action,and problem solving,this is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

Assimilation refers to the cognitive process where individuals integrate new information into their existing frameworks of knowledge or schemas, without changing the framework but expanding it with the new information. This is what is described in the scenario with Dan.

Question 18

A major approach to social work practice with the premise that all of us are engaged in an ongoing process of constructing a life story that determines our understanding of ourselves is ______.

Accepted Answer

Narrative theory is the approach that views individuals as engaged in the process of constructing a life story, which shapes their understanding of themselves and their world. This approach is used in social work to help clients reframe their narratives in a more positive or empowering way.

Question 19

The belief that our experience of emotion is based on the conscious evaluations we make about physiological sensations in particular social settings,or that cognition produces emotions,is referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The belief that our experience of emotion...

Question 20

A feeling state that is characterized by our appraisal of a stimulus,by changes in bodily sensations,and by displays of expressive gestures is ______.

Accepted Answer

Emotion is characterized by appraisal of a stimulus, changes in bodily sensations, and expressive gestures.

Quiz 4: The Psychological Person: Cognition, emotion, and Self