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HBSE EXAMINATION
HBSE EXAMINATION
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NAME:
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PREPARED BY: SAGUIRA ABAS GUIANI, RSW
INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following question.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Known as the Rather of Modern Science and who believes that in understanding a person’s
mind, there is a
need to use scientific methods in conducting experiments.
a. Francis Bacon b. Rene Descartes
c. John Locks d. Wilhelm Wundt
2. People are born with minds that are a “blank slate”. Everything we know has been learned
since then.
a. Aristotle b. Francis Bacon
c. Rene Descartes d. John Locke
3. Branch of psychology states that the whole is greater than its individual parts.
a. Structuralism b. Functionalism
c. Gestalt Psychology d. Psychoanalysis
4. Branch of psychology that stemmed from Freudian idea on childhood and unconscious
drive that affects person’s behavior.
a. Structuralism b. Functionalism
c. Gestalt psychology d. Psychoanalysis
5. School of psychology that believes that more than biological genes, environmental
influences define the
person.
a. Psychodynamic approach b. Humanistic Approach
c. Evolutionary approach d. Behavioral approach
6. School of psychology that believes reinforcement of behaviors shapes the person evil
reward and punishment.
a. Psychodynamic approach b. Humanistic approach
c. Evolutionary approach d. Behavioral approach
7. The ff. are activities under REM sleep of the 5th phase of sleep except one. Which is not
under REM phase?
a. An EEG shows that your brain waves are very similar to when you are awake
b. Children may wet the bed or sleepwalk
c. The brain is the most active
d. Dreams are very realistic-emotional, story like and vivid
10. Usual effect on a frequent user or long-time drug users upon stopping its intake. Often
characterized by experiencing strong craving and in extent leading to physical pain.
a. Inhibitors b. dissociation
c. Withdrawal syndrome d. Hallucinogens
11. All of the ff. are examples of Depressant drugs except one:
a. Methamphetamine b. Opiates
c. Barbiturates d. Alcohol
13. It occurs when we repeatedly imagine something that happened, then remember it
although it actually did happen. This is called
a. Misinformation effect b. Proactive Imagination
c. Proactive interference d. Positive transfer
15. An approach in understanding a person’s motivation that focuses on how genetics dictates
behavior.
a. Instinct theory b. drive-reduction theory
c. arousal theory d. hierarchy of needs theory
16. An approach that says that physical drives make an aroused state and thus moves us to
satisfy that drive.
a. Instinct theory b. drive-reduction theory
c. arousal theory d. hierarchy of needs theory
17. Abraham Maslow in his hierarchy of Needs Theory says that we must first satisfy basic
needs before others and we cannot move to other needs without filling the one before it. What
is the highest need based on Maslow Theory?
a. Self- actualization theory b. Self-transference
c. self-preservation need d. self-perfection needs
18. A theory in an attempt to understand emotions says that our bodies react first then
experience the emotion later on. Example is when we somebody throws a ball to us, it is our
instinct to avoid or catch it, then be amazed after about such move.
a. James-Lange theory b. cannon-bard theory
c. two-factor theory d. instinct theory
19. An emotion theory says that our emotion are made of by physical arousal and cognitive
label. Example, when we see a certain situation to be joyful, such as parade and party well
joy.
a. James-Lange theory b. cannon-bard theory
c. two-factor theory d. instinct theory
20. It is the body’s method of reacting to challenge. A process by which we perceive and
respond to an event that we feel are threatening.
a. Adaptation b. stress
c. coping d. anxiety
21. When a person is stressed, a certain hormone is released by our sympathetic nervous
system. This stress hormone is called.
a. Cortisol b. epinephrine
c. strephrine d. endorphin
22. He developed GAS (General Adaptation syndrome) where he theorized that all
individuals respond to all type of threatening stress in the same manner and he said that
phases on how person responds to stress are divided into three: Alarm reaction, Resistance
and Exhaustion.
a. Walter Cannon b. George Kelly
c. Hans Seyle d. Henry Murray
23. A type of stress that comes out when a person never sees a way out of a certain situation.
It’s the stress of unrelenting demands and pressures for seemingly interminable periods of
time.
a. Acute stress b. Episodic stress
c. Chronic stress d. Latent stress
24. Based on Friedman and Rosenman, this people with this type of personalities is to have
episodic acute stress due to their competitive nature.
a. Type A personalities b. Type B personalities
c. Type C personalities d. Type A and B personalities
25. A disorder where there is manifestation of physical ambivalence in which emotional
components have a strong influence. It is a physical symptom that has psychological cause.
a. somatoform disorder b. psychosomatic disorder
c. psychophysiological disorder d. psychoneuroimmunology disorder
26. It is a study to the discipline studies that ways that the psyche interacts with the body
nervous system and how both of them, in turn, form essential link with our immune defenses.
a. psychoneuroimmunology disorder b. psychosomatic
c. psychophysiological disorder d. Psychoneuroimmunology
27. it is a king of psychosomatic disease by a fixation or obsession with the fear of having
serious form of disease.
a. Hypochondriasis b. body dysmorphic disorder
c. conversion disorder d. somatization disorder
28. This is brought by chromosomal disorder caused by an error in cell division that results in
extra 21st chromosome. The condition leads to impairment in both cognitive ability and
physical growth.
a. Alzheimer’s disease b. down syndrome
c. trisomy 21 d. OCD
30. It is a study on personality that associates facial features that can reveal personality.
a. Phrenology b. Physiognomy
c. Psych neurology d. Constitutional Theory of Personality
31. Developed by William Sheldon, it is believed that there is a link in between a person’s
body type and personality. Example that muscularly built person are more prone to commit
crimes.
a. Phrenology b. Physiognomy
c. Psych neurology d. Constitutional Theory of Personality
33. A branch of psychology based upon the idea that behaviors are acquired through
conditioning.
a. Abnormal psychology b. cognitive psychology
c. developmental psychology d. none of the above
34. a branch of psychology that focuses on the internal states, such as motivations, problem
solving, decision – making, thinking and attention.
a. Abnormal psychology b. cognitive psychology
c. developmental psychology d. none of the above
35. A branch of psychology that seeks to explain and understand social behavior and look
diverse topics.
a. Abnormal psychology b. cognitive psychology
c. developmental psychology d. none of the above
36. Based on DSM IV, it is a disorder with an enduring pattern of inner experience and
behavior that deviates markedly from the expectation of the individual’s culture, is pervasive
and inflexible, has an onset in adolescence or early adulthood is stable over time and leads to
distress or impairment.
a. social disorder b. personality disorder
c. psychological disorder d. mental disorder
37. To establish a diagnosis of the above disorder, the following must be present.
a. an individual must exhibit symptoms that affects two or more of the following areas:
thoughts, emotions, interpersonal functioning and impulse control
b. The pattern of behaviors must be stable across time
c. This behavior cannot be explained by any mental disorders, substance abuse or medical
conditions
d. d. All of the above
e. None of the above’
38. The following are potential differentials before diagnosing an individual with personality
disorder:
a. Substance abuse, social phobia, schizophrenia
b. Dissociative disorder and posttraumatic disorder
c. All of the above
d. None of the above
39. There are only ten different personality disorder and they are clustered into three. In what
cluster does borderline personality disorder belong?
a. Cluster of odd or eccentric disorder
b. Cluster of dynamic, emotional or erratic disorder
c. Cluster of anxious or fearful disorder
d. Cluster of extreme or unstable disorder
41. obsessive compulsive disorder appears to have genetic component. Numerous studies
have identified components of the disorder, including obsessive thought which is often
produce anxiety and by which the individual uses repetitive actions to reduce the anxiety.
Which of the ff. statements does not describe our knowledge of this disorder?
a. Among first degree relative there are four times as many cases of OCD than among non-
relatives
b. We have discovered the specific genetic ethology if this disorder
c. Twin studies consistently show higher concordance of OCD in monozygotic than in
dizygotic twins
d. Concordance range (both twins having the disorder) for monozygotic twins is greater
than 80 %
42. A type of eating disorder where one person has a distorted image of his/her weight and
physical appearance. One has fear of gaining weight, strong desire to be thin and excessive
food restriction, win a very thin person seeing himself as extremely fat.
a. Binge eating disorder b. anorexia nervosa
c. binge eating-purge disorder d. bulimia nervosa
43. A type of eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging where the
person is normally of right weight. Depression is very common also with those affected.
a. Binge eating disorder b. anorexia nervosa
c. binge eating-purge disorder d. bulimia nervosa
44. Schizophrenia is a severe, lifelong brain that makes it difficult for a person to
communicate with others, respond emotional, make decisions and think clearly. Which of the
ff. are symptoms of schizophrenia.?
a. Delusion b. Hallucinations
c. disorganized speech d. All of the above
45. anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders. They can affect children
as well as adults. What are the signs and symptoms of an anxiety disorder?
a. Fast Breathing b. Tense Muscle
c. Worry d. All of the above
46. Panic disorders, OCD and social phobia disorder are all types of anxiety disorders. How
many people are
affected by anxiety disorder?
a. One in 5 b. one in 10
c. one in 20 d. one in 100
48. People living with mental illness are often subjected to stigma. Stigma is negative attitude
(prejudice) and negative responses (discrimination) that can make a person feel unwanted and
shamed (stigmatized). How does stigma affect people with mental illness?
a. Seriously affects the well-being of those who experiences it.
b. Affects people while they are ill, while they are in treatment and even when a mental
health
c. Problem is a distant memory
d. Stops many people from seeking the treatment they need
e. All of the above
49. What percentage of metal health problems and illness have their onset during childhood
or adolescent?
a. 10% b. 20% c. 50% d. 70%
50. The world health organization predicts that heart disease will be the most common cause
of disability worldwide by2020. What will be the second?
a. Cancer b. depression c. diabetes d. HIV/AIDS
51. We do not know for sure what causes mental illness, but most studies suggest that a
mixture of factors contribute to the onset. Which of the ff. factors contributes to it?
a. Genes b. physical conditions
c. environment/ experiences d. all of the above
59. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are mental illnesses, true or false?
a. True: there are eating disorders
b. False: it is Judt a classification of diet routine
c. All of the above
d. No one of the above
61. Phobia is
a. Strong dislike of something or some activity
b. An irrational, illogical fear that has a powerful intrusive effect on a person’s life
c. A rational reaction towards personal experience that left a lasting impression
d. A simple fear of specific thing or activity
70. Which subtype of schizophrenia often involves relatively normal cognitive functioning
a. The paranoid type b. The disorganized types
c. The catatonic typed d. The undifferentiated type
75. Based on the psychoanalytic theory, at what age does most of the personality is
established?
a. Two b. three c. four d. five
76. According to this person, child development occurs in a series of stages focused on
different pleasure areas of the body. During each stage, the child encounters conflicts that
plays significant role in the course of development.
a. Carl Jung b. Sigmund Freud
c. Albert Bandura d. Erik Erikson
78. On the above theory, this is what happens if there is a persistent focus on an earlier stage.
Until such is resolved, the individual will remain stuck in that stage.
a. Infatuation b. fixation c. control d. obsession
79. If oral fixation happens, it is predicted that the person might grow addicted to
a. Excessive drinking b. Abnormal eating
c. Smoking d. All of the above
80. A result of a parent or caretakers’ leniency in their child toilet training that may result to
messy, wasteful, and destructive personality.
a. Anal-regressive personality
b. Anal-expulsive personality
c. Anal-retentive personality
d. Anal-destructive personality
81. A fear developed when a child fears that he will be punished by the father for the feelings
of wanting to possess their mother’s affection.
a. Oedipus Complex
b. Castration Anxiety
c. Electra Complex
d. Womb Envy
82. The only stage in above theory where the libido is suppressed.
a. Anal stage b. latent stage
c. phallic stage d. genital stage
83. This is the level of our mind represents ordinary memory. While we are not consciously
aware of this information at any given time, we can retrieve it and pull it into consciousness
when needed.
a. Preconscious mind b. subconscious mind
c. conscious mind d. unconscious mind
84. This is the level of our mind which acts as the reservoir of feelings, thoughts, urges and
memories out of our conscious awareness. Most of the contents are unacceptable and
unpleasant such as feelings of pain, anxiety or conflict.
a. Preconscious mind b. subconscious mind
c. conscious mind d. unconscious mind
85. This is the part of the superego that includes the rules and standard for good behavior.
Obeying this rule leads to feeing of pride, value and accomplishment.
a. Id-ego b. ego ideals
c. morals d. conscience
86. This person developed a theory of human behaviors divided into stages upon which each
stage, people are faced with developmental conflict that impacts later functioning and further
growth.
a. Carl Jung b. Albert Bandura
c. Sigmund Freud d. Erik Erikson
90. The central theme of the above theory was development of:
a. Personality b. psychological conflict
c. social status d. ego identity
91. What do people face during each psychosocial stage that can serve as a turning point in
development?
a. Epiphany b. conflict
c. paradigm shift d. turmoil
92. The stage that occurs between birth and one year of age is concerned with:
a. Trust vs. mistrust b. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
c. Initiative vs guilt d. Identity vs. role confusion
96. If the child struggles to do well in school, what problem might emerge?
a. Struggle with feelings of inferiority
b. Experience a sense of guilt
c. Develop a poor self-identity
d. Begin to mistrust the people around him
97. Successfully completing the last stage of psychological development leads to the
emergence of what quality?
a. Hope b. purpose c. fidelity d. wisdom
100. He believed that the major part of the formation of personality is dominated by the
concept of inferiority. His theory focused on looking on the individual as a whole.
a. Carl Jung b. Carl Rogers
c. Alfred Adler d. Albert Ellis