Question 1

A useful study technique that helps to organize information is

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A)  outlining reading assignments. 
B)  studying with a group of students. 
C)  underlining important points in textbooks. 
D)  memorizing the order of chapter headings. 
A)  outlining reading assignments. 
B)  studying with a group of students. 
C)  underlining important points in textbooks. 
D)  memorizing the order of chapter headings.

Question 2

In the last step of the SQ3R method you should

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A)  reread the chapter at a leisurely pace. 
B)  reward yourself for all the work you have done. 
C)  review by going over key points. 
D)  go back to the first step and repeat the process. 
A)  reread the chapter at a leisurely pace. 
B)  reward yourself for all the work you have done. 
C)  review by going over key points. 
D)  go back to the first step and repeat the process.

Question 3

A mnemonic device is a strategy used for

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A)  reading actively. 
B)  enhancing memory. 
C)  reducing interference. 
D)  promoting overlearning. 
A)  reading actively. 
B)  enhancing memory. 
C)  reducing interference. 
D)  promoting overlearning.

Question 4

Many people share a sense of economic decline today, even though

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A)  productivity is on the rise. 
B)  cost of living remains stable. 
C)  our society is more affluent than ever. 
D)  the upper class is probably smaller than previously. 
A)  productivity is on the rise. 
B)  cost of living remains stable. 
C)  our society is more affluent than ever. 
D)  the upper class is probably smaller than previously.

Question 5

A researcher wants to examine the effects of caffeine consumption on memory ability. In this study, the dependent variable is

Accepted Answer

A)  the children. 
B)  memory ability. 
C)  caffeine consumption. 
D)  the grade level of the children. 
A)  the children. 
B)  memory ability. 
C)  caffeine consumption. 
D)  the grade level of the children.

Question 6

An experimental group consists of subjects who

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A)  are unaware of the purpose of the study. 
B)  merely act as if they are unaware of the purpose. 
C)  receive some special treatment in regard to the dependent variable. 
D)  receive some special treatment in regard to the independent variable. 
A)  are unaware of the purpose of the study. 
B)  merely act as if they are unaware of the purpose. 
C)  receive some special treatment in regard to the dependent variable. 
D)  receive some special treatment in regard to the independent variable.

Question 7

Social psychologist Stanley Schachter hypothesized that increases in anxiety would cause increases in desire to be with others. In this study, the independent variable was

Accepted Answer

A)  level of anxiety. 
B)  desire to be with others. 
C)  anxious subjects. 
D)  affiliation. 
A)  level of anxiety. 
B)  desire to be with others. 
C)  anxious subjects. 
D)  affiliation.

Question 8

Mnemonic devices are techniques for

Accepted Answer

A)  enhancing memory. 
B)  improving class attendance. 
C)  developing a study plan. 
D)  becoming an active listener. 
A)  enhancing memory. 
B)  improving class attendance. 
C)  developing a study plan. 
D)  becoming an active listener.

A useful study technique that helps to organize information is

In the last step of the SQ3R method you should

A mnemonic device is a strategy used for

Many people share a sense of economic decline today, even though

A researcher wants to examine the effects of caffeine consumption on memory ability. In this study, the dependent variable is

An experimental group consists of subjects who

Social psychologist Stanley Schachter hypothesized that increases in anxiety would cause increases in desire to be with others. In this study, the independent variable was

Mnemonic devices are techniques for

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A useful study technique that helps to organize information is

In the last step of the SQ3R method you should

A mnemonic device is a strategy used for

Many people share a sense of economic decline today, even though

A researcher wants to examine the effects of caffeine consumption on memory ability. In this study, the dependent variable is

An experimental group consists of subjects who

Social psychologist Stanley Schachter hypothesized that increases in anxiety would cause increases in desire to be with others. In this study, the independent variable was

Mnemonic devices are techniques for

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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