WGU D569 HLTH 4300 Adult Psychology FA READINESS EXAM Q & S 2025/2026

1. Which of the following theories emphasizes the role of
perceived control in adulthood adaptation?
 - A) Erikson's Psychosocial Development
 - B) Cognitive Dissonance Theory
 - C) Langer's Theory of Mindfulness
 - D) Bandura's Social Learning Theory
 - Correct Answer: D) Bandura's Social Learning Theory
 - Rationale: Bandura's theory highlights the importance of
self-efficacy and perceived control in influencing behaviors
and adaptations in adulthood.
2. Adult attachment styles are primarily assessed using
which instrument?
 - A) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
 - B) Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
 - C) Adult Attachment Interview (AAI)
 - D) Rorschach Inkblot Test
 - Correct Answer: C) Adult Attachment Interview (AAI)
 - Rationale: The AAI is a widely recognized tool used for
assessing adult attachment styles by evaluating "state of
mind" regarding attachment.
3. In the context of aging and memory, "source amnesia"
refers to:
 - A) Difficulty in retrieving autobiographical information
 - B) Loss of factual memory
 - C) Inability to recall the origin of a known fact or
information
 - D) Complete amnesia
 - Correct Answer: C) Inability to recall the origin of a
known fact or information
 - Rationale: Source amnesia involves forgetting where or