MS MS in Psychology 2

Question 1

Which therapy, developed by Aaron Beck, focuses on identifying and restructuring distorted thought patterns?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Answer

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets maladaptive thinking patterns (cognitive distortions) and associated behaviors, replacing them with more accurate, adaptive alternatives.

Question 2

What does 'reliability' mean in the context of psychological measurement?

Accepted Answer

Consistency of a measure across repeated administrations

Answer

Reliability refers to the degree to which a measurement yields consistent, stable results across time, raters, or equivalent test forms.

Question 3

Which type of memory stores general factual knowledge about the world, independent of personal experience?

Accepted Answer

Semantic memory

Answer

Semantic memory is the component of long-term declarative memory that stores general world knowledge, facts, and concepts not tied to specific personal experiences.

Question 4

What is 'operant conditioning' as described by B.F. Skinner?

Accepted Answer

Learning through consequences — reinforcement increases behavior, punishment decreases it

Answer

Operant conditioning is the learning process in which behavior is shaped by its consequences: reinforcement strengthens future behavior and punishment weakens it.

Question 5

What does the 'DSM-5' refer to in clinical psychology?

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition

Answer

The DSM-5, published by the American Psychiatric Association in 2013, is the standard classification system for mental disorders used in clinical diagnosis across the US.

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MS MS in Psychology 2