#1
Which psychological theory suggests that individuals pass through stages of development from infancy to adulthood?
Psychosocial theory
ExplanationPsychosocial theory proposes stages of development from infancy to adulthood.
#2
Which psychological theory emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping personality?
Psychoanalytic theory
ExplanationPsychoanalytic theory emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping personality.
#3
In the context of life transitions, what is the term for the emotional response to the death of a loved one?
Grief
ExplanationThe emotional response to the death of a loved one is termed Grief in the context of life transitions.
#4
In the context of stress, what term refers to the positive stress that can enhance performance and motivation?
Eustress
ExplanationPositive stress enhancing performance and motivation is referred to as Eustress in the context of stress.
#5
What term is used to describe the psychological and physical exhaustion resulting from chronic workplace stress?
Burnout
ExplanationPsychological and physical exhaustion from chronic workplace stress is described as Burnout.
#6
In the context of relationships, what does the term 'attachment' refer to?
A strong emotional bond between individuals
ExplanationAttachment refers to a strong emotional bond between individuals in the context of relationships.
#7
Which concept, proposed by psychologist Erik Erikson, involves finding a balance between intimacy and independence in relationships?
Intimacy versus isolation
ExplanationIntimacy versus isolation is Erikson's concept involving a balance between intimacy and independence in relationships.
#8
Which psychological concept involves attributing one's thoughts and feelings to others, often as a defense mechanism?
Projection
ExplanationProjection is a psychological concept involving attributing one's thoughts and feelings to others as a defense mechanism.
#9
In the context of life transitions, what is the term for the process of reevaluating one's values and goals during midlife?
Midlife crisis
ExplanationThe term for reevaluating values and goals during midlife in life transitions is Midlife crisis.
#10
What term refers to the tendency to attribute one's success to internal factors and failures to external factors?
Self-serving bias
ExplanationThe tendency to attribute success to internal factors and failures to external factors is known as Self-serving bias.
#11
According to the triangular theory of love, which component involves feelings of warmth, closeness, and emotional attachment?
Intimacy
ExplanationIn the triangular theory of love, Intimacy involves feelings of warmth, closeness, and emotional attachment.
#12
What is the term for the stress response that involves the release of hormones like cortisol and adrenaline?
Fight or flight response
ExplanationThe fight or flight response is the stress response involving the release of cortisol and adrenaline.
#13
According to the Kubler-Ross model, which stage of grief involves acceptance and a sense of peace?
Acceptance
ExplanationIn the Kubler-Ross model, the stage of grief involving acceptance and peace is called Acceptance.
#14
According to attachment theory, what type of attachment is characterized by anxiety and a fear of rejection?
Ambivalent attachment
ExplanationAttachment theory identifies Ambivalent attachment as characterized by anxiety and a fear of rejection.
#15
What term is used to describe the emotional and psychological distress that arises when an individual experiences a conflict between personal values and professional duties?
Moral distress
ExplanationThe term for distress arising from a conflict between personal values and professional duties is Moral distress.
#16
In the context of stress and coping, what term describes the phenomenon where people underestimate the risks of negative events happening to them?
Optimism bias
ExplanationThe phenomenon of underestimating the risks of negative events is described as Optimism bias in stress and coping.
#17
Which stage of Erikson's psychosocial development theory occurs during adolescence and involves identity exploration?
Identity versus role confusion
ExplanationErikson's stage occurring during adolescence, involving identity exploration, is called Identity versus role confusion.