A man becomes a leader in a crusade promoting sexual morality. A year later the man is arrested for a variety of sex crimes. Freud might have interpreted the man's earlier behavior as an example of
repression.
denial.
reaction formation.
projection
reaction formation
A businesswoman is upset with her husband. She channels this anger into her work and increases her productivity dramatically. This is an example of
sublimation.
displacement.
reaction formation.
projection.
sublimation
A man is angry with his wife, but instead of confronting her, he takes out his anger on his children. This is an example of
repression.
sublimation.
displacement.
projection
displacement
The id uses reflexive action and wish fulfillment to
reduce guilt.
satisfy the reality principle.
satisfy the ego and superego needs.
reduce tension
reduce tension.
Freud used which principle to characterize the actions of the ego?
pleasure principle
reality principle
hospitality principle
morality principle
reality principle
According to Freud, "Freudian slips"
are an example of free association.
provide clues about unconscious associations.
indicate that psychoanalysis is progressing because the crucial unconscious material is close to breaking into consciousness.
occur almost exclusively during psychoanalysis
provide clues about unconscious associations.
A woman sets excessively high moral and ethical standards for herself. As a result, she constantly feels ashamed and guilty for making small mistakes and minor transgressions. Freud might say that
her id has become too powerful.
she has too much psychic energy fixated at the oral stage of development.
her ego has become too powerful.
her superego has become too powerful
her superego has become too powerful.
According to Freud, fixation results in
adult personality characteristics related to the stage at which the fixation occurred.
an increase in the amount of psychic energy available to the adult ego.
either castration anxiety or penis envy, depending on the gender of the child.
an increase in Freudian slips
adult personality characteristics related to the stage at which the fixation occurred.
In Freud's view of castration anxiety, what would be a healthy result for males?
identification with the same-sex parent
repression of sexual desires for opposite sex people
strong moral anxiety
a powerful superego
identification with the same-sex parent
According to Freud, which is an example of wish fulfillment?
dreams
hysteria
reflexive action
defense mechanisms
dreams
Little Timmy is extremely jealous whenever his mommy and daddy kiss and show affection. Timmy wants to get kisses from his mommy. Little Timmy is in which stage of psychosexual development?
oral
anal
phallic
genital
phallic
According to Freud, many accidents are
caused by the death instinct.
unconsciously motivated.
a type of defense mechanism.
repressed immediately.
unconsciously motivated
If you see your own unwanted thoughts and undesirable impulses in other people, then you are using the defense mechanism called
displacement.
reaction formation.
intellectualization.
projection
projection
According to Freud, to make sense of a patient's dream, a therapist needs to understand the
dream's manifest content.
dream's latent content.
part of the dream recalled best by the dreamer.
parts of the dream that recur in many different dreams.
dream's latent content.
In Freudian theory, "libido" is
an unlimited source of psychic energy.
a general term referring to all of the instincts.
a finite amount of psychic energy.
the same thing as "Thanatos."
a finite amount of psychic energy.
According to Freud, each of us is born with a(n)
sexual attraction for the oppositeparent.
desire to die and return to the earth.
id, ego, and superego.
unlimited amount of psychic energy.
desire to die and return to the earth.
Information about where you parked your car or the name of your uncle probably is stored in which part of the mind, according to Freud's topographic model?
conscious
preconscious
unconscious
subconscious
preconscious
The life instinct to which Freud attributed most of our behaviors is called
id.
neurotic impulse.
libido.
the structural model.
libido
Suppose you use one of the defense mechanisms described by Freud significantly more than any of the others. If you are a welland productive person, which defense mechanism would that probably be?
repression
sublimation
displacement
reaction formation
sublimation
The use of ___________ requires an individual to respond to ambiguous stimuli.
free association
dream analysis
projective tests
hypnosis
projective tests
The ego is found in which part of Freud's topographic model?
conscious
preconscious
unconscious
conscious, preconscious, and unconscious
conscious, preconscious, and unconscious
Which of the following is the best way to think of fixation?
It occurs when we use defense mechanisms to deal with unconscious sexual and aggressive impulses.
In development it occurs when children leave behind some psychic energy tied up in resolving a crisis.
In our development the rewards in the environment take control of our behaviors.
all of the above
In development it occurs when children leave behind some psychic energy tied up in resolving a crisis.
Repression is an __________ effort by the ego to push out threatening material from awareness.
occasional
organic
active
irrational
active
An honors student is caught stealing money from his teacher's desk. The teacher tells the student to report after school to discuss the incident. However, when the student arrives later that day, he cannot remember doing what the teacher accuses him of. This is an example of
repression.
sublimation.
displacement.
denial
repression
A man has the opportunity to cheat his business partner. However, he feels so worried and guilty about getting caught that he does not. In Freudian theory, the man probably was prevented from cheating by his
id.
ego
superego.
conscience.
superego.
A man has a strong unconscious urge to cheat business associates. He complains that he can't trust the people he does business with, that they will cheat and steal from him if he gives them half a chance. The man is exhibiting
displacement.
denial.
reaction formation.
projection.
projection
A woman is very upset with her mother. However, her ego will not allow her to express this hostility openly. According to Freud, what might we expect this woman to do?
Explain to everyone how much she loves her mother.
'Accidentally' destroy one of her mother's favorite dishes.
Express her hostility toward her own children.
The woman might do any of the above.
The woman might do any of the above
Which statement is true about the superego?
The superego is present in newborn children.
The healthiest personality is one in which superego has control over ego and id.
The actions of the superego are based on the reality principle.
The superego represents internalized standards and values.
The superego represents internalized standards and values.
According to Freud, there is a difference between the manifest content and the latent content of our dreams because
one is controlled by the id and one by the ego and superego.
many of our unconscious thoughts and desires would be difficult for us to face upon waking.
we can only recall the manifest content after waking up.
one is conscious and the other unconscious.
many of our unconscious thoughts and desires would be difficult for us to face upon waking
If Sigmund Freud were to have abandoned his concept of the Oedipus complex, he would have needed to come up with another explanation for how
unconscious needs are expressed in dreams.
the superego develops.
fixation affects adult personalities.
defense mechanisms work.
the superego develops
Which of the following is correct about Freud's description of the Oedipus complex?
Resolution of the Oedipus complex leads to the development of the superego.
During this stage, girls wish they had male genitals and boys wish they had female genitals.
Resolution of the Oedipus complex sends children into a stage in which they are physically attracted to members of the opposite sex, but not their parents.
It takes place during the end of the oral stage.
Resolution of the Oedipus complex leads to the development of the superego
A patient in psychoanalysis begins to react towards the therapist with behaviors and emotions similar to those he patient displayed towards her father. This is an example of
resistance.
transference.
countertransference.
denial
transference
Which of the following is true about projective tests?
Test takers are presented with ambiguous stimuli.
Test givers are trained to recognize correct and incorrect answers.
Projective tests typically are used to determine where a person lies on a particular personality trait dimension.
Although once popular, projective tests are rarely used by psychologists today.
Test takers are presented with ambiguous stimuli.
During free association, a patient is encouraged to
search his or her mind for clues about unconscious thoughts.
report only those thoughts that seem psychologically significant.
lapse into silence on occasion to get in touch with unconscious thoughts.
say whatever comes into his or her mind.
say whatever comes into his or her mind.
Nathan is 37 years old. He smokes and drinks excessively and is constantly putting his hand to his mouth. What might Freud have said about Nathan?
Nathan had an excessive amount of psychic energy fixated during the resolution of his Oedipus complex.
Nathan had some traumatic experiences during the oral stage of development.
Nathan has a weak superego.
Nathan has not yet resolved his Oedipus complex.
Nathan had some traumatic experiences during the oral stage of development.
According to recent research findings, REM sleep appears to be necessary to
maintain one's mental health.
guard against serious psychological disturbances.
prepare us for dealing with anxiety-arousing events.
all of the above
prepare us for dealing with anxiety-arousing events.
Which of the following is true about REM sleep?
We are more likely to dream during REM sleep than any other time during the night.
Adults spend most of their sleeping hours in REM sleep.
Muscles are more tense and active during REM sleep than nonsleep.
Only about half of all adults experience REM sleep.
We are more likely to dream during REM sleep than any other time during the night.
From Freud's view of tension reduction, one can conclude that a joke will be funnier when
it is sexual than when it is hostile.
more tension is experienced before the punch line.
tension increases rapidly.
less tension is experienced before the punch line.
more tension is experienced before the punch line.
According to Freud, presenting angry people with hostile humor should
lead to an increase in aggression.
lead to a cathartic release of tension and an increase in aggression.
lead to a cathartic release of tension and a decrease in aggression.
increase anger, but not aggression.
lead to a cathartic release of tension and a decrease in aggression.
Which statement best summarizes the results of research on Freud's theory of humor?
Very few of the research findings are consistent with Freud's predictions.
Almost all of this research supports Freud's theory of humor.
Although a few of the minor predictions from Freud's theory are supported, most of the major predictions have not been supported.
Although many of the research findings are consistent with Freud's predictions, they are subject to alternative interpretations.
Although many of the research findings are consistent with Freud's predictions, they are subject to alternative interpretations.
The "hidden observer" demonstrations are used to support which theory of hypnosis?
absorption theory
neodissociation theory
nontrance theory
role theory
neodissociation theory
Which statement best summarizes what researchers have found about the changes in frequencies of male and female dream characters at different age levels?
The adult pattern of frequencies of dream characters does not emerge until the teenage years.
The pattern changes for males as they pass through the Oedipus complex.
The frequencies of male and female characters completely reverses for both males and females as they age from childhood to adulthood.
The pattern found in adult males and females is also found in samples of children of various ages.
The pattern found in adult males and females is also found in samples of children of various ages.
A stage hypnotist arranges chairs so that only a few of the many volunteers who rush to the stage are able to participate in the show. She does this to capitalize on which responsiveness-enhancing variable?
expectancy
attitude
motivation
absorption
motivation
All but which of the following has been found to enhance hypnotic responsiveness?
positive attitudes toward hypnosis
an expectation that one will become highly hypnotized
a high level of motivation to become hypnotized
a high extraversion score
a high extraversion score
According to Freud, which of the following functions is served by telling or listening to jokes?
One's enemy can be attacked through humor.
The punch line of a joke provides the satisfaction that comes with tension release.
Sexual thoughts can be expressed in socially acceptable outlets.
all of the above
all of the above
Critics of the neodissociation theory of hypnosis challenge the interpretation of the "hidden observer" demonstrations by conducting experiments in which they
tell the "hidden observer" it will experience less pain when hypnotized.
ask the "hidden observer" to report experiences through "automatic writing."
tell the participant that the experimenter's machine can determine if he or she is lying.
give the same instructions to people who are not hypnotized.
tell the "hidden observer" it will experience less pain when hypnotized.
Researchers find that each of us tends to rely on some defense mechanisms more than others. They refer to these individual patterns as the person's
coping style.
developmental level.
emotional maturity level.
defensive style.
defensive style.
Suppose you had to go all night without sleep in order to study for a final exam. If you suffer from _________, you will receive more REM sleep the next night.
recurrent dream phenomenon
the rebound effect
extreme relaxation associated with having the final exam finished
the paradox of sleep
the rebound effect
Which of the following is false about sexual jokes?
Freud suggested we laugh at sexual jokes to reduce tension.
Jokes are often tolerated when open discussions of sex are inappropriate.
Most sexually oriented jokes contain a great deal of humor.
Freud argued that the humor content of a sexual joke rarely justifies the laughter.
Most sexually oriented jokes contain a great deal of humor.
Which of the following defense mechanisms is said to protect the individual by attributing unacceptable thoughts to someone else?
sublimation
reaction formation
denial
projection
projection
Freud identified which defense mechanism as the cornerstone of psychoanalysis?
sublimation
dreaming
repression
denial
repression
Which statement best summarizes the results of research that presents hostile humor to angry participants?
The findings are almost completely consistent with Freud's theory.
The findings support the Freudian prediction about catharsis, but not the prediction about reducing aggression.
The findings are mixed, sometimes supporting Freud's predictions, other times not.
The findings are almost completely at odds with Freud's theory.
The findings are mixed, sometimes supporting Freud's predictions, other times not.
The influence of psychoanalytic theory can be seen most clearly in which explanation of hypnosis?
absorption theory
neodissociation theory
nontrance theory
role theory
neodissociation theory
If your friend the therapist agrees with Freud, the person would say that the content of our dreams reveals
unacceptable ideas that are really acceptable.
unconscious conflicts and desires.
anxieties we were born with.
much useless information.
unconscious conflicts and desires.
Some male participants in one study were told they scored high in femininity on a personality test. The investigator then asked the participants to tell stories about pictures in TAT cards. The investigator was studying
masculinity and femininity.
coping strategies.
aggression.
defense mechanisms.
defense mechanisms.
Research on the relationship between personality trait measures and hypnotic responsiveness generally has found
personality traits such as sensationand extraversion are moderately correlated with hypnotic responsiveness.
hypnotic responsiveness is related to a person's ability to become highly involved in sensory or imaginative experiences.
no consistent evidence relating personality trait measures to hypnotic responsiveness.
hypnotic responsiveness has more to do with the hypnotist's talent than the subject's ability to become hypnotized.
hypnotic responsiveness is related to a person's ability to become highly involved in sensory or imaginative experiences.
Which of the following do researchers commonly use to measure defense mechanisms?
self-report inventories
projective tests
behavioral interviews
hypnosis
projective tests
Which of the following best describes the cross-cultural findings when comparing the frequencies of male and female characters in dreams?
Although there are a few exceptions, the frequencies found in American samples tend to be found in other cultures as well.
American and European samples show different frequencies than nonsamples.
Male characters tend to show up in dreams more frequently in malesocieties.
Although a consistent pattern is found in the results from different American samples, no clear pattern emerges when looking at studies using participants from other cultures.
Although there are a few exceptions, the frequencies found in American samples tend to be found in other cultures as well.
Which of the following has been found effective for improving a person's hypnotic responsiveness?
finding a compatible hypnotist
giving the subject more experience with hypnosis
changing the subject's expectancy to one of active involvement and responding
changing the subject's personality
changing the subject's expectancy to one of active involvement and responding
When researchers asked people to rate cartoons for funniness, they found that
each participant experienced a cathartic release of tension.
cartoons with sexual and aggressive themes were rated as funnier than cartoons with other themes.
the likelihood of participants acting aggressively significantly increased.
funniness ratings were inconsistent with predictions from Freudian theory.
cartoons with sexual and aggressive themes were rated as funnier than cartoons with other themes.
Based on research findings, older children are more likely to use the defense mechanism of _________ than younger children.
projection
identification
reaction formation
sublimation
projection
Psychoanalytically oriented theorists explain posthypnotic amnesia by arguing that
the experience has been recorded in a part of the mind not accessible to consciousness.
participants do what they think they are supposed to do.
participants have not been given an adequate incentive to report the experience.
participants do not record the experience anywhere in memory.
the experience has been recorded in a part of the mind not accessible to consciousness.
When Tony was three years old he experienced a great deal of stress at home. As an adult, Tony's defensive style is likely to rely on
mature defense mechanisms.
strong defense mechanisms.
denial.
conscious rather than unconscious strategies.
denial
What concept do sociocognitive theorists often use to explain the behavior of hypnotic subjects?
expectancy
altered state of consciousness
divided consciousness
repression
expectancy
When people experience dreams that they have dreamed before, we call these dreams
conscious.
paradoxical.
surreal.
recurrent.
recurrent
Research on Freud's theory of humor has found all of the following results except one. Which one?
People find mildly hostile humor funnier when it is aimed at a person or group they do not like.
Angry people find hostile humor funnier than nonangry people.
The greater the tension buildto a joke, the funnier people find the punch line.
Anxious people are not able to enjoy a joke.
Anxious people are not able to enjoy a joke.
Based on research findings, which of the following defense mechanisms would we expect to find younger children using most frequently?
denial
identification
reaction formation
sublimation
denial
Participants in the "hidden observer" demonstrations placed their arms in painfully cold water. Researchers found that highly hypnotized participants
reported experiencing no pain.
could only experience pain after the experimenter told them they could.
left their arm in the water, but reported through their "hidden observer" that the experience was painful.
experienced no pain while hypnotized, but recalled the pain after the hypnosis was over.
left their arm in the water, but reported through their "hidden observer" that the experience was painful.
________ refers to the tendency for each hemisphere of the brain to take control of different functions.
Neurotransmission
Homeostasis
Cortical transmission
Cerebral dominance
Spatial orientation
Cerebral dominance
The ________ controls functions such as reasoning, creating, and problem solving.
brain stem
cerebellum
spinal cord
cerebral cortex
limbic system
cerebral cortex
Which of the following processes are involved in natural selection, the driving force behind evolution?
Individuals best adapted to the environment have a survival advantage.
Some individuals reproduce more successfully than others.
The offspring of some individuals survive in greater numbers than do those of others.
All of the above are correct.
All of the above are correct.
Spatial orientation appears to be a function of the brain's _______ hemisphere.
right
left
visual
temporal
central
right
The two major subsystems of the nervous system are the central nervous system and the
autonomic nervous system.
sympathetic nervous system.
peripheral nervous system.
parasympathetic nervous system.
somatic nervous system.
peripheral nervous system.
Peter suffers damage to his left frontal lobe and loses the ability to speak, although he can still understand speech. Despite the permanence of this damage, he is able to recover some of his speech due to the ability of other parts of the brain to take over lost function. This phenomenon is known by neuroscientists as
flexibility.
adaptiveness.
plasticity.
compensation.
homeostasis.
plasticity.
The peripheral nervous system is comprised of
the autonomic nervous system and the sympathetic division.
the autonomic nervous system and the central nervous system.
the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.
the somatic nervous system and the sympathetic division.
the parasympathetic nervous system and the central nervous system.
the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.
The ________ would be important in regulating your ability to walk on a tightrope or walk on a balance beam.
hypothalamus.
thalamus.
amygdala.
cerebellum.
hippocampus.
cerebellum.
The action of grabbing your keys with your right hand is controlled by your
right somatosensory cortex.
left motor cortex.
association cortex.
frontal lobes.
right motor cortex.
left motor cortex.
Damage to the ________ would impair our ability to
plan and reason.
cerebral cortex
autonomic nervous system
hypothalamus
limbic system
spinal cord
cerebral cortex
In most people, ________ of the brain is(are) most involved in visual-spatial activities.
the right side
the left side
neither side
the lower surface
front
the right side
The central nervous system is comprised of all the neurons in the ________ and the ________.
brain; spinal cord
The ________ is the basic building block of the nervous system.
soma
neuron
axon
terminal button
reflex
neuron
Darwin's theory of ________ argues that evolution
favors those organisms that are best adapted to their environment.
encephalization
bipedalism
specialization
natural selection
creationism
natural selection
The ________ interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum.
cerebellum
limbic system
cerebral cortex
corpus callosum
pituitary
corpus callosum
"Fight or flight" behavior is associated with
the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system
the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system
b. motor neurons.
d. the somatic nervous system.
e. interneurons.
the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system
b. motor neurons.
d. the somatic nervous system.
e. interneurons.
________
are biochemical substances that are released into the synaptic cleft to stimulate or suppress other neurons.
Receptors
Hormones
Neurotransmitters
Interneurons
Neurohormones
Neurotransmitters
A person who has suffered damage to their hippocampus would be expected to have difficulty with
remembering events from his distant past.
remembering newer information
concentrating on complex tasks.
controlling his temper.
moving in a smooth manner.
remembering newer information
Researchers have determined that the ________ hemisphere is more ________ than the ________.
right; analytical; left
Our ability to breathe is controlled by the ________ which is located within the
________.
thalamus; forebrain
medulla; brainstem
cerebellum; midbrain
brain stem; medulla
pons; forebrain
medulla; brainstem
Darwin's theory of evolution suggests that the only measure of success for a species is
being the largest of the species.
not competing with members of the same species.
possessing the best coloring and shape of the species.
the passing of genes along to succeeding generations.
the uniqueness of the species.
the passing of genes along to succeeding generations.
During synaptic transmission, the _______ in the axon is converted into a(n) ________ that can traverse the synaptic gap.
myelin sheath; chemical message
electrical impulse; chemical message
chemical message; electrical impulse
myelin sheath; electrical impulse
ionic impulse; electrical impulse
chemical message; electrical impulse
Researchers have determined that the ________ hemisphere is more ________ than the ________.
left; analytical; right
right; analytical; left
right; specialized for language; left
left; specialized for music; right
left; spatially-oriented; right
right; analytical; left
The function of the cerebellum
is mostly automatic.
relates to memory.
relates to the sleep-waking cycle.
remains unknown.
is related to eating and drinking.
is mostly automatic.
The network of glands that manufacture and secrete hormones is referred to as the
neurotransmitter pathway.
nervous system.
hormonal network.
endocrine system.
myelin sheath.
endocrine system.
The endocrine glands release ________ into the bloodstream.
endorphins
serotonin
dopamine
acetylcholine
hormones
hormones
Vision is process primarily in the ________ lobes.
frontal
temporal
parietal
occipital
occipital
Hormones are chemicals secreted into the bloodstream by
axon terminals.
neurotransmitters.
endocrine glands.
synapses.
dendritic terminals
endocrine glands.
The right hemisphere is important for the function of
memory for words but not actions.
musical ability.
proper use of language.
feelings of anxiety
sequence of movements.
musical ability.
________ form the body's two communication systems.
The left and right hemispheres of the brain.
The dendrites and the axons.
The nervous system and the endocrine system.
Genetics and the environment.
Reflexes and controlled behavior
The nervous system and the endocrine system.
________ neurons carry messages to the central nervous system.
Motor
Sensory
Inter-neurons
Sympathetic
Peripheral
Sensory
The ________ is involved in the regulation of feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior.
hippocampus
amygdala
hypothalamus
thalamus
medulla
hypothalamus
According to Eysenck, introverts and extraverts differ in the level of functioning of the cerebral cortex.
True
False
true
Extraverts seek out social interaction to avoid becoming overstimulated.
True
False
false
According to Eysenck, the resting levels of cerebral cortex activity among introverts are typically lower than those of extraverts.
True
False
false
Studies have shown that introverts are more alert than extraverts during vigilance tasks.
True
False
true
Research on monkeys has revealed connections between dopamine and social dominance.
True
False
true
Neurobiological evidence suggests the social incentive and threat systems overlap entirely with the more general approach and avoidance systems.
True
False
false
Recent research indicates the BAS may be based in the right frontal cortex.
True
False
false
The behavioral inhibition system reacts to punishments and threats.
True
False
true
The behavioral inhibition system is involved in learning positive but not negative outcomes.
True
False
false
The behavioral inhibition system is implicated in anxiety, fear, and guilt.
True
False
true
The enzyme monoamine oxidase (MAO) is related to passivity.
True
False
false
Sensation seekers are characterized by their search for new and exciting experiences.
True
False
true
Testosterone levels stay relatively constant over time and situations.
True
False
false
Anabolic steroids are thought to produce aggressiveness and dominance.
True
False
true
The basic template for the development of the human body is male.
True
False
false
Of men who have committed murder, those with higher testosterone levels were more likely to have killed a stranger.
True
False
false
Oxytocin appears to be involved in mother-infant bonding but not social bonding more generally.
True
False
false
Deficits in the effortful control system are related to more severe cases of anxiety but are unrelated to the severity of depression.
True
False
false
Participants without psychological disorders demonstrated increased positive mood after being given Prozac for four weeks.
True
False
false
Antidepressants like Prozac can help treat depression without influencing other aspects of people's personalities.
True
False
false
Extraverts look for stimulation to increase arousal levels.
True
False
true
The BAS is thought to be responsible for many kinds of positive emotions.
True
False
true
Norepinepherine is produced when a person is calm.
True
False
false
The behavioral inhibition system reacts to punishments and threats.
True
False
true
The enzyme monoamine oxidase (MAO) has been found to be associated with sensation seeking.
True
False
true
If a person has a chronically high serotonin level, receptors will adjust to become less sensitive.
True
False
true
Exposure to some kinds of hormones before birth can lead children to say they will respond with more aggression in hypothetical situations.
True
False
true
Research on adults suggests that sex hormones influence sexual but not social behavior.
True
False
false
High testosterone levels in men is associated with lower socio-economic status (SES) occupations.
True
False
true
The avoidance system creates anxiety in response to punishment cues.
True
False
true
People without disorders who took SSRIs for four weeks reported less hostility and negativity.
True
False
true
Hans Eysenck made one of the first modern attempts to link personality with biology.
True
False
true
As compared to introverts, extraverts need to receive more of a depressant drug to reach a given level of "unalertness."
True
False
false
BAS sensitivity relates to learning both positive and negative outcomes.
True
False
false
Research links sensitivity of GABA receptors to neuroticism.
True
False
true
Research has found that extraversion was linked to seeking pleasant experiences, even if they were not social in nature.
True
False
true
"IUSS" is related to a focus on the long-term rather than short-term consequences of behavior.
True
False
false
According to Taylor, women tend to respond to stress with a tend-and-befriend response.
True
False
true
Antisocial personality has been hypothesized to result from possessing an overactive BAS.
True
False
true
Deficits in the effortful control system are related to more severe cases of anxiety but are unrelated to the severity of depression.
True
False
false
Higher BAS sensitivity relates to higher resting levels in the left prefrontal cortex.
True
False
true
The BAS is an avoidance-based system, responsive to cues of punishment.
True
False
false