EPPP General 5

Question 1

According to Kübler-Ross's model of grief, a terminally ill patient who says 'If I can just live to see my grandchild born, I'll accept my illness' is MOST likely in the stage of:

Accepted Answer

Bargaining

Answer

The bargaining stage involves making deals or promises (often with God or fate) in exchange for more time or a reversal of circumstances.

Question 2

A researcher wants to examine whether childhood trauma predicts adult depression while controlling for socioeconomic status. The MOST appropriate statistical technique is:

Accepted Answer

Multiple regression

Answer

Multiple regression allows the researcher to examine the relationship between childhood trauma and adult depression while statistically controlling for socioeconomic status as a covariate.

Question 3

According to Bandura's social learning theory, which factor is NOT required for observational learning to occur?

Accepted Answer

Direct reinforcement of the observer

Answer

Bandura's model of observational learning requires attention, retention, motor reproduction, and motivation — direct reinforcement of the observer is not necessary; vicarious reinforcement suffices.

Question 4

A psychologist conducting a neuropsychological evaluation finds that a patient has difficulty recognizing familiar faces despite intact visual acuity. This symptom is called:

Accepted Answer

Prosopagnosia

Answer

Prosopagnosia is the specific inability to recognize familiar faces, typically associated with lesions to the fusiform face area in the right temporal-occipital cortex.

Question 5

In the context of psychological assessment, 'incremental validity' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The degree to which a test improves predictive accuracy beyond what existing measures already provide

Answer

Incremental validity assesses whether adding a new measure improves the prediction or understanding of an outcome above and beyond existing instruments.

EPPP - Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology Practice Test

EPPP - Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology Practice Test

EPPP General 5