Trivia Flashcards

Which psychologist introduced the concept of 'self-efficacy' as a key component of social learning theory?

Answer: Albert Bandura

Albert Bandura introduced self-efficacy in 1977, describing it as one's belief in their ability to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific outcomes.

The EPPP is administered by which organization?

Answer: Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards

ASPPB (Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards) develops and administers the EPPP as the standardized licensing examination for psychologists.

Which neurotransmitter is most directly implicated in Parkinson's disease due to degeneration of the substantia nigra?

Answer: Dopamine

Parkinson's disease results primarily from the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, leading to motor symptoms.

In psychotherapy research, 'allegiance effects' refer to:

Answer: Researcher bias favoring their preferred treatment

Allegiance effects occur when researchers who favor a particular therapy tend to obtain results showing that therapy is superior to alternatives.

The 'File Drawer Problem' in research refers to:

Answer: Publication bias toward statistically significant findings

The file drawer problem describes the tendency for null or negative results to remain unpublished, creating a biased literature of only significant findings.

Which ethical principle guides psychologists to 'do no harm' and maximize benefits while minimizing risks?

Answer: Beneficence and Nonmaleficence

Beneficence and Nonmaleficence is the APA ethical principle requiring psychologists to strive to benefit clients while avoiding harm.

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) was originally developed to help identify:

Answer: Psychiatric diagnoses in clinical patients

The MMPI was originally developed in the late 1930s by Hathaway and McKinley to aid in the diagnosis of psychiatric conditions.