EPPP MCQ 5

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'reactance' in psychology?

Accepted Answer

A motivational state to restore perceived freedom when it is threatened

Answer

Reactance (Brehm, 1966) is a motivational response to the perceived threat or elimination of a behavioral freedom, often resulting in doing the opposite of what is demanded.

Question 2

A psychologist is conducting research and obtains verbal consent from participants. According to APA ethical standards, when is verbal consent alone acceptable?

Accepted Answer

When research involves anonymous questionnaires with no more than minimal risk

Answer

APA standards permit waiving written consent in research involving minimal risk, such as anonymous surveys, where signing would be the only identifier.

Question 3

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) was originally developed primarily to treat which population?

Accepted Answer

Clients with chronic suicidality and borderline personality disorder

Answer

Marsha Linehan developed DBT specifically for chronically suicidal individuals with borderline personality disorder, integrating cognitive-behavioral techniques with acceptance strategies.

Question 4

In a hierarchical multiple regression analysis, Block 1 contains demographic variables and Block 2 adds clinical predictors. The R² change from Block 1 to Block 2 tells you:

Accepted Answer

The unique variance explained by the clinical predictors over and above demographics

Answer

The R² change (ΔR²) in hierarchical regression indicates the additional variance in the outcome explained by the new block of predictors after accounting for prior blocks.

Question 5

According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages, the primary conflict for adolescents (ages 12–18) is:

Accepted Answer

Identity vs. role confusion

Answer

Erikson's fifth stage, identity vs. role confusion, centers on adolescents forming a coherent sense of self and personal identity.

EPPP - Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology Practice Test

EPPP - Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology Practice Test

EPPP MCQ 5