Question 1

Which of the following is the best description of the relationship between health and happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Good health may not, by itself, produce happiness, because people tend to take good health for granted. 
B)  Good health is one of the best predictors of happiness. 
C)  Individuals who develop serious health problems have difficulty adjusting and therefore are less happy than those who are healthy. 
D)  People born with serious health problems are happier than others because they do not take their health for granted. 
A)  Good health may not, by itself, produce happiness, because people tend to take good health for granted. 
B)  Good health is one of the best predictors of happiness. 
C)  Individuals who develop serious health problems have difficulty adjusting and therefore are less happy than those who are healthy. 
D)  People born with serious health problems are happier than others because they do not take their health for granted.

Question 2

Many theorists believe that the basic challenge of modern life has become the search for

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural significance. 
B)  a healthy leisure activity. 
C)  meaning or a sense of direction. 
D)  a significant other to share one's life. 
A)  cultural significance. 
B)  a healthy leisure activity. 
C)  meaning or a sense of direction. 
D)  a significant other to share one's life.

Question 3

A condition or event that an experimenter varies to see its impact on another variable is called a(n) ____ variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  control 
B)  dependent 
C)  independent 
D)  experimental 
A)  control 
B)  dependent 
C)  independent 
D)  experimental

Question 4

Research indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  it is unwise for students to change their answers on a multiple-choice test. 
B)  the more answer changing that students engage in on multiple-choice tests, the more they improved their scores. 
C)  it doesn't seem to matter whether or not students change their answers on multiple choice tests because they are equally likely to change a wrong answer to a right answer as they are to change a right answer to a wrong answer. 
D)  it is unwise for D and F students to change their answers on multiple-choice tests but wise for A and B students. 
A)  it is unwise for students to change their answers on a multiple-choice test. 
B)  the more answer changing that students engage in on multiple-choice tests, the more they improved their scores. 
C)  it doesn't seem to matter whether or not students change their answers on multiple choice tests because they are equally likely to change a wrong answer to a right answer as they are to change a right answer to a wrong answer. 
D)  it is unwise for D and F students to change their answers on multiple-choice tests but wise for A and B students.

Question 5

A positive correlation coefficient indicates the two variables covary in the ____ and a negative coefficient indicates that the variables ____ covary.

Accepted Answer

A)  same direction; inversely 
B)  opposite direction; directly 
C)  same direction; directly 
D)  opposite direction; inversely 
A)  same direction; inversely 
B)  opposite direction; directly 
C)  same direction; directly 
D)  opposite direction; inversely

Question 6

Which of the following is not involved in the survey step of the SQ3R method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Review the main terms in each chapter. 
B)  Consult the chapter outline or summary. 
C)  Look over the topic headings in a chapter. 
D)  Consider how parts of the chapter are related. 
A)  Review the main terms in each chapter. 
B)  Consult the chapter outline or summary. 
C)  Look over the topic headings in a chapter. 
D)  Consider how parts of the chapter are related.

Question 7

What are the main advantages and disadvantages of correlational research methods in psychology?

Accepted Answer

Correlational research methods in psycho

Question 8

Psychology confines itself to the study of human behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The loci method is a mnemonic device that involves

Accepted Answer

A)  making up a logical story. 
B)  inventing a useful acronym. 
C)  memorizing a simple poem. 
D)  taking a make-believe walk. 
A)  making up a logical story. 
B)  inventing a useful acronym. 
C)  memorizing a simple poem. 
D)  taking a make-believe walk.

Question 10

Exercising deep processing means

Accepted Answer

A)  devoting effort to analyzing the meaning of the reading assignments. 
B)  engaging in maintenance rehearsal to establish rote memory. 
C)  using mnemonic devices. 
D)  rereading the assignments over the course of several different sessions. 
A)  devoting effort to analyzing the meaning of the reading assignments. 
B)  engaging in maintenance rehearsal to establish rote memory. 
C)  using mnemonic devices. 
D)  rereading the assignments over the course of several different sessions.

Question 11

An experiment is a research method in which the investigator manipulates the ____ variable and observes whether any changes occur in a(n) ____ variable as a result.

Accepted Answer

A)  control; experimental 
B)  experimental; control 
C)  independent; dependent 
D)  dependent; independent 
A)  control; experimental 
B)  experimental; control 
C)  independent; dependent 
D)  dependent; independent

Question 12

According to research, many common sense notions about happiness appear to be accurate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When course material is especially difficult, it's a good idea to prepare for lectures by

Accepted Answer

A)  reading ahead on the subject of the lecture. 
B)  asking fellow classmates to explain the material to you. 
C)  writing down questions that you can ask the instructor later. 
D)  reviewing previous material that relates to the present topic. 
A)  reading ahead on the subject of the lecture. 
B)  asking fellow classmates to explain the material to you. 
C)  writing down questions that you can ask the instructor later. 
D)  reviewing previous material that relates to the present topic.

Question 14

Modern Western society has made extraordinary technological progress

Accepted Answer

A)  and therefore, has seen decreases in social problems. 
B)  but social and personal problems seem more prevalent and more prominent than ever before. 
C)  and therefore, has seen a boom in time spent engaging in leisure activities. 
D)  but social and personal problems are just as prevalent as they were in the past. 
A)  and therefore, has seen decreases in social problems. 
B)  but social and personal problems seem more prevalent and more prominent than ever before. 
C)  and therefore, has seen a boom in time spent engaging in leisure activities. 
D)  but social and personal problems are just as prevalent as they were in the past.

Question 15

Distinguish between an experimental group and a control group in a psychological experiment.

Accepted Answer

In a psychological experiment, the exper

Question 16

A researcher wants to determine whether diet causes children to learn better in school. In this study, the independent variable is

Accepted Answer

A)  the children. 
B)  the type of diet. 
C)  the age of the children. 
D)  a measure of learning. 
A)  the children. 
B)  the type of diet. 
C)  the age of the children. 
D)  a measure of learning.

Question 17

According to your text, the two main types of research methods in psychology are ____ research methods and ____ research methods.

Accepted Answer

A)  biased; unbiased 
B)  experimental; control 
C)  dependent; independent 
D)  experimental; correlational 
A)  biased; unbiased 
B)  experimental; control 
C)  dependent; independent 
D)  experimental; correlational

Question 18

People's level of happiness tends to remain remarkably stable over the life span.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The rapid growth of clinical psychology was stimulated mainly by

Accepted Answer

A)  the demands of World War II. 
B)  growing interest in self-help approaches. 
C)  the inability of physicians to cure most psychological disorders. 
D)  psychological problems resulting from the Great Depression of the 1930s. 
A)  the demands of World War II. 
B)  growing interest in self-help approaches. 
C)  the inability of physicians to cure most psychological disorders. 
D)  psychological problems resulting from the Great Depression of the 1930s.

Question 20

Which of the following is the best definition of psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  the study of consciousness 
B)  the study of behavior and the profession that applies knowledge from these studies to solving practical problems 
C)  the study of abnormal behavior and the profession that applies knowledge from these studies to diagnosing and treating people with mental illness 
D)  the study of motivation, emotion, and memory 
A)  the study of consciousness 
B)  the study of behavior and the profession that applies knowledge from these studies to solving practical problems 
C)  the study of abnormal behavior and the profession that applies knowledge from these studies to diagnosing and treating people with mental illness 
D)  the study of motivation, emotion, and memory

Which of the following is the best description of the relationship between health and happiness?

Many theorists believe that the basic challenge of modern life has become the search for

A condition or event that an experimenter varies to see its impact on another variable is called a(n) ____ variable.

Research indicates that

A positive correlation coefficient indicates the two variables covary in the and a negative coefficient indicates that the variables covary.

Which of the following is not involved in the survey step of the SQ3R method?

What are the main advantages and disadvantages of correlational research methods in psychology?

Psychology confines itself to the study of human behavior.

The loci method is a mnemonic device that involves

Exercising deep processing means

An experiment is a research method in which the investigator manipulates the variable and observes whether any changes occur in a(n) variable as a result.

According to research, many common sense notions about happiness appear to be accurate.

When course material is especially difficult, it's a good idea to prepare for lectures by

Modern Western society has made extraordinary technological progress

Distinguish between an experimental group and a control group in a psychological experiment.

A researcher wants to determine whether diet causes children to learn better in school. In this study, the independent variable is

According to your text, the two main types of research methods in psychology are research methods and research methods.

People's level of happiness tends to remain remarkably stable over the life span.

The rapid growth of clinical psychology was stimulated mainly by

Which of the following is the best definition of psychology?

Theories of Personality

Stress and Its Effects

Coping Processes

The Self

Social Thinking and Social Influence

Interpersonal Communication

Friendship and Love

Marriage and Intimate Relationships

Gender and Behavior

Development in Adolescence and Adulthood

Careers and Work

Development and Expression of Sexuality

Psychology and Physical Health

Psychological Disorders

Psychotherapy

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Exam 1: Adjusting to Modern Life

Which of the following is the best description of the relationship between health and happiness?

Many theorists believe that the basic challenge of modern life has become the search for

A condition or event that an experimenter varies to see its impact on another variable is called a(n) ____ variable.

Research indicates that

A positive correlation coefficient indicates the two variables covary in the ____ and a negative coefficient indicates that the variables ____ covary.

Which of the following is not involved in the survey step of the SQ3R method?

What are the main advantages and disadvantages of correlational research methods in psychology?

Psychology confines itself to the study of human behavior.

The loci method is a mnemonic device that involves

Exercising deep processing means

An experiment is a research method in which the investigator manipulates the ____ variable and observes whether any changes occur in a(n) ____ variable as a result.

According to research, many common sense notions about happiness appear to be accurate.

When course material is especially difficult, it's a good idea to prepare for lectures by

Modern Western society has made extraordinary technological progress

Distinguish between an experimental group and a control group in a psychological experiment.

A researcher wants to determine whether diet causes children to learn better in school. In this study, the independent variable is

According to your text, the two main types of research methods in psychology are ____ research methods and ____ research methods.

People's level of happiness tends to remain remarkably stable over the life span.

The rapid growth of clinical psychology was stimulated mainly by

Which of the following is the best definition of psychology?

Theories of Personality

Stress and Its Effects

Coping Processes

The Self

Social Thinking and Social Influence

Interpersonal Communication

Friendship and Love

Marriage and Intimate Relationships

Gender and Behavior

Development in Adolescence and Adulthood

Careers and Work

Development and Expression of Sexuality

Psychology and Physical Health

Psychological Disorders

Psychotherapy

Filters

A positive correlation coefficient indicates the two variables covary in the and a negative coefficient indicates that the variables covary.

An experiment is a research method in which the investigator manipulates the variable and observes whether any changes occur in a(n) variable as a result.

According to your text, the two main types of research methods in psychology are research methods and research methods.