AA Psychology 2

Question 1

What does the term 'cognitive dissonance' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Mental discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs

Answer

Cognitive dissonance is the psychological discomfort that arises when a person holds two or more contradictory beliefs or acts against their beliefs.

Question 2

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic nervous system

Answer

The sympathetic nervous system activates the body's fight-or-flight response by increasing heart rate, dilating pupils, and releasing adrenaline.

Question 3

What is the DSM primarily used for in psychology?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosing mental disorders

Answer

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the standard classification system used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders.

Question 4

In operant conditioning, what is positive reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

Adding a desirable stimulus to increase a behavior

Answer

Positive reinforcement involves presenting a rewarding stimulus after a behavior to make that behavior more likely to occur again.

Question 5

What is the concept of 'nature vs. nurture' debating in psychology?

Accepted Answer

Genetic inheritance vs. environmental influences on behavior

Answer

The nature vs. nurture debate examines the relative contributions of genetic factors (nature) and environmental experiences (nurture) in shaping human behavior and development.

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AA Psychology 2