A-AS Level (CIE) Psychology: Specimen Questions with Answers 220 - 222 of 299

Explanation

Portion size effect- The tendency to eat more when a larger portion of food is received than a smaller portion is really a good example of anchoring and inadequate adjustment

Explanation

Parkinson disease is a degenerative brain disorder that affects about 1 in every 1,000 people worldwide followed by

• Stooped posture

• Slow body movements (Bradykinesia)

• Tremors

• Jerkiness in walking

• Voice is also affected, affected individuals speak in a soft monotone

• Changes in motor movements are the result of damage to dopamine pathways, because dopamine is involved in complex movement, a reduction in this neurotransmitter makes affected individuals increasingly unable to control their muscle movements, which leads to tremors and muscle weakness.

• Lewy bodies are also present in the brains of affected persons

Explanation

The rationale underlying shame-attacking exercises is that emotional disturbance related to the self is often characterized by feelings of shame, guilt, anxiety and depression

• Ellis developed exrcisesto help people reduce shame and anxiety over behaving in certain ways

• Ellis asserts that we can stubbornly refuse to feel ashamed by telling ourselves that it is not catastrophic if someone thinks we are foolish

• Clients may accept a homework assignment to take the risk of doing something that they are ordinarily afraid to do because what others might think

• For example clients may wear “loud” clothes designed to attract attention, sing loudly, and ask a silly question at a lecture.

• By carrying out these assignments, clients are likely to find out that other people are not really interested in their behavior