MA In Psychology 2

Question 1

Which neurotransmitter is most directly implicated in the reward circuitry disrupted in addiction?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

Answer

Dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens underlies the reinforcing effects of addictive substances.

Question 2

Erik Erikson's stage of 'Generativity vs. Stagnation' occurs during which life period?

Accepted Answer

Middle adulthood

Answer

Generativity vs. Stagnation is Erikson's seventh stage, spanning middle adulthood (roughly ages 40–65).

Question 3

In classical conditioning, what is 'extinction'?

Accepted Answer

Gradual weakening of the CR when the CS is repeatedly presented without the UCS

Answer

Extinction occurs when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented alone, causing the conditioned response to diminish over time.

Question 4

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) uses which type of diagnostic system?

Accepted Answer

Categorical with dimensional cross-cutting measures

Answer

The DSM-5 retains categorical diagnoses but adds dimensional severity ratings and cross-cutting symptom measures.

Question 5

What does the term 'reliability' mean in the context of psychological assessment?

Accepted Answer

The test produces consistent results across administrations

Answer

Reliability refers to the consistency of a measurement instrument across time, raters, or items.

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