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ome trcquenrly went along with the rest of the group m eugaging picnl of 5. In Solomon Asch's study partieinants the confederates in the study all said the wrong line was the correct length. One theory to explain this behavior was that the participunt followed the rest of the group, even though the rest of the group was wrong, because they didn't want to be emharrassod and stand out in the crowd. This explanation is known as the A. normative B. informational social theory C. equalizing group D. balanced cmotion l6. What is the primary difference between the obsessive-compulsive disordr (OCID) versus th obsessive-compulsive personality disorder? OCD involves disorder involves A. unwanted thoughts and behaviors, a perfectionist attitude B. obscssions over possessions, obsessions over pcople C. internal characteristics, external behaviors D. activation by diathcsis-stress, biological imbalances while the personality 17. Which classification system is used by most mental health professionals in the United States of America? A. Desperate Social and Mental Disorders B. Determinants of Social Mental Disorders C. Determining Statistical Manifestation of Disorders D. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual af Mental Disorders 18. Tamilla is cxtremely afraid of being in open places because she feels so vulnerable. She is so terrified, in fact, thal she rarcly leaves her house and when she does, it's always for the shortest time possiblc and she refuscs to visit family hecause it would require traveling outside her home. Which catcgory does her disorder MOST likcly fall into? A. personality B. anxiety C mood D, obsessive-compulsive 19. Leia believes in giving in charity and has recently donated some to "Save a Pet" but then discovers that the charity isn't actually using the money for a good cause. But she's already thinks that she wasn't planning to use that moncy for anything important anyway, and the conflict is resolved. This situation is an example of the concept of A. cognitive cnhancement B. social obedience given the money so she feels conflicted. She can't take the money back so instead she instead C. cognitive dissonance D. social facilitation make the prisoners become the rolc of prisoners. Which of the following actions did Zimbandeo NOT do to the prisoners in the study? A. Arrested them like criminals B. Put chains on their feet id some actions at the start of the study to help 20. In the Zimbardo prison sludy. Zimbardo C. Put them prison gowns D. Shaved their heads like a prisoner

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15. B.Informational Social theory: A type of conformity that occurs when we are not sure what the correct answer is so we copy others around us even though they might be wrong because we want to be correct and might feel ridiculed or rejected if we behave otherwise.

16. B. Obsessions over possessions, obsessions over people:   Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder whereas Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) is a Personality disorder. The major difference between the two is that in OCD the person is obsessed with certain thoughts and feel compelled to perform those but in OCPD there are no true obsessions or compulsions present.

17. D. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: or the DSM, created by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) is used by mental health professionals in the United State of America and around the globe.

18. B. Anxiety : Tamilla seems to have fear of open spaces. She experiences a great deal of dread or panic when faced with such situations. A persistent fear of which can be classified as Phobia which comes under anxiety disorders.

19. C. Cognitive Dissonance: Leia came across a situation where she was faced with conflicting attitudes and behavior as what she believed to be a good cause turned out to be a scam which led to discomfort. When people are faced with conflicting thoughts that are not in tune with what they do, they alter either the thought or their behavior to reduce the discomfort, just like Leia did by thinking that she wasn't going to use that money anyway.

20. D. Shaved their heads like a prisoner: In Zimbardo prison study, the prisoners were made to wear a nylon cap to cover their heads instead of shaving their heads.

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