As a psychologist employed by a medical school, Dr.McNerney specializes in research of the causes of stress and on the effectiveness of various techniques for coping with stress. Dr McNerney is most likely a (n)_______psychologist.

Related Mcqs:

1. Rannit was euphoric after learning that she had been accepted by the medical school of her choice. After a new weeks, however, she is only mildly excited when she thinks about her admission to medical school. This change in her feelings can best be explained in terms of the:

   A. Cannon-Bard theory.
   B. Relative deprivation principle.
   C. Adaptation-level phenomenon
   D. Catharsis hypothesis.

2. Physical illness. such as hypertension and some headaches, that are not caused by an organic disorder but instead seem linked to stress are referred to as __________ illness.

   A. Psychopharmacological
   B. Neuropsychological
   C. Behavioral
   D. Psychophysiological

3. Lewis has suffered from acute stress for years. He is presently learning to relax with a device that provides him with information about changes in tension in his forehead muscles. Lewis’ case illustrates the use of: ___________?

   A. Biofeedback
   B. The general adaptation syndrome.
   C. Psychoanalysis.
   D. Cognitive therapy.

4. You are feeling happy and sad at the same time. Research into brain activity would indicate that processing is primarily occurring in ___________?

   A. The midbrain
   B. The left hemisphere
   C. The right hemisphere
   D. Both hemispheres

5. Relatively high levels of physiological arousal would most likely interfere with effectively:

   A. Enjoying a televised football game.
   B. Solving a crossword puzzle
   C. Washing dishes.
   D. Riding a bicycle.

6. If you saw with his pupils dilated (enlarged) you would most likely assume that he was _________?

   A. Angry
   B. Disgusted
   C. Happy
   D. Scared

7. You are feeling a lot of fear, the brain site most likely involved is ____________?

   A. The midbrain
   B. The left hemisphere
   C. The right hemisphere
   D. The amygdala

8. Mr. Hanson is strongly suspected of embezzling money from his employer. He has denied the allegation. To determine whether he is lying, investigators are most likely to ask Mr. Hanson to take a (n)_______-test.

   A. Electrocardiograph
   B. Myograph
   C. Electroencephalograph
   D. Polygraph

9. After overcoming the initial shock of having her car stolen, Marlys calls the police for help and begins to possible witnesses. At this point Marlys is most likely in the_______stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

   A. Exhaustion
   B. Stress appraisal
   C. Resistance
   D. Adjustment

10. According to William James you feel emotion______your body reacts.

    A. While
    B. After
    C. Then
    D. Before