Question 1

The first Psychology Department in Canada was established in 1924 at _______ University.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first Psychology Department in Canada was...

Question 2

What are the four classes of academic performance enhancement strategies?

Accepted Answer

A)  time management,study skills,constant feedback,test-taking skills 
B)  time management,prioritizing,test-preparation strategies,test-taking skills 
C)  time management,study skills,test-preparation strategies,test-taking skills 
D)  time management,study skills,test-preparation strategies,written schedules 
A)  time management,study skills,constant feedback,test-taking skills 
B)  time management,prioritizing,test-preparation strategies,test-taking skills 
C)  time management,study skills,test-preparation strategies,test-taking skills 
D)  time management,study skills,test-preparation strategies,written schedules

Question 3

When deconstructing a disorder such as depression,the presence or strength of one factor influences the effects of other factors.This presence of one factor influencing the effect of another factor is called an:

Accepted Answer

A)  association. 
B)  interassociation. 
C)  interaction. 
D)  interrelation. 
A)  association. 
B)  interassociation. 
C)  interaction. 
D)  interrelation.

Question 4

Dr.Smith is a psychologist who is interested in studying aggression in sports.For her research,she attends high school basketball games and records the number of aggressive acts she observes.Dr.Smith's research is best viewed as meeting psychology's basic goal of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  description 
B)  understanding 
C)  prediction 
D)  control 
A)  description 
B)  understanding 
C)  prediction 
D)  control

Question 5

Based on the concepts of collectivism versus individualism,which of the following statements about American and Japanese schools would you predict is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japanese children tend to work alone on individual projects,while American children tend to work in groups. 
B)  Japanese children tend to work in groups,while American children tend to work alone on individual projects. 
C)  Even when students are working individually,American teachers are more likely to direct their comments to the group. 
D)  Even when students are working in a group,Japanese teachers are more likely to direct their comments to individuals. 
A)  Japanese children tend to work alone on individual projects,while American children tend to work in groups. 
B)  Japanese children tend to work in groups,while American children tend to work alone on individual projects. 
C)  Even when students are working individually,American teachers are more likely to direct their comments to the group. 
D)  Even when students are working in a group,Japanese teachers are more likely to direct their comments to individuals.

Question 6

Sharon is constantly talking,whether it is face-to-face,on the phone,or even to herself.Sharon is unaware of her excessive talking,which according to Freud's psychodynamic perspective means:

Accepted Answer

A)  she is unable to stop the excessive talking behaviour. 
B)  the causes of her behaviour must be unconscious. 
C)  the causes of her behaviour must be conscious. 
D)  she has an uncontrollable urge to communicate. 
A)  she is unable to stop the excessive talking behaviour. 
B)  the causes of her behaviour must be unconscious. 
C)  the causes of her behaviour must be conscious. 
D)  she has an uncontrollable urge to communicate.

Question 7

The psychological defence mechanism that protects people from anxiety by keeping anxiety-producing thoughts,feelings,memories,and impulses in the unconscious is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  insight. 
B)  rehearsal. 
C)  hysteria. 
D)  repression. 
A)  insight. 
B)  rehearsal. 
C)  hysteria. 
D)  repression.

Question 8

Behaviour geneticists use which of the following methods to address the role of genetic factors in behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  autobiographical journaling. 
B)  brain-imaging techniques. 
C)  selective animal breeding. 
D)  psychological interviews. 
A)  autobiographical journaling. 
B)  brain-imaging techniques. 
C)  selective animal breeding. 
D)  psychological interviews.

Question 9

All of the following are biological factors associated with depression EXCEPT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depressed people are more likely than non-depressed people to have relatives who are also depressed. 
B)  Drugs that effectively treat depression appear to operate by restoring the balance of neurotransmitters. 
C)  The biological rhythms associated with sleep tend to be disrupted in depressed individuals. 
D)  Depressed people are more likely to have negative views of themselves and the world. 
A)  Depressed people are more likely than non-depressed people to have relatives who are also depressed. 
B)  Drugs that effectively treat depression appear to operate by restoring the balance of neurotransmitters. 
C)  The biological rhythms associated with sleep tend to be disrupted in depressed individuals. 
D)  Depressed people are more likely to have negative views of themselves and the world.

Question 10

A psychologist who assumes that humans process information,plan and solve problems in a way that is similar to computers would most likely associate with which psychological perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodynamic 
B)  biological 
C)  behavioural 
D)  cognitive 
A)  psychodynamic 
B)  biological 
C)  behavioural 
D)  cognitive

Question 11

Early studies on brain mechanisms in in biological psychology were conducted by Franz and Lashley.When studying animals,Franz and Lashley detected a ________________ correlation between loss of cortex and loss of function.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive 
B)  negative 
C)  no 
D)  normal 
A)  positive 
B)  negative 
C)  no 
D)  normal

Question 12

Sometimes parents will sacrifice their own lives in order to ensure the survival of their children.An individual who associates with the sociobiological view would argue that these instances:

Accepted Answer

A)  are due to a cost benefit analysis by the parent. 
B)  occur because genetic survival is more important than individual survival. 
C)  are due to the conflict between unconscious psychological forces and psychological defences. 
D)  occur because of the reinforcement of altruistic behaviour by culture and society. 
A)  are due to a cost benefit analysis by the parent. 
B)  occur because genetic survival is more important than individual survival. 
C)  are due to the conflict between unconscious psychological forces and psychological defences. 
D)  occur because of the reinforcement of altruistic behaviour by culture and society.

Question 13

Which psychological perspective views perception,memory processes,and thoughts as some of the major causes of behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioural 
B)  cognitive 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  humanistic 
A)  behavioural 
B)  cognitive 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  humanistic

Question 14

When you are studying and attempting to retain material,the directed questions study method is _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  as effective as simply reading textual material. 
B)  almost as effective as simply reading textual material. 
C)  more effective than simply reading textual material. 
D)  not at all effective when compared to simply reading textual material. 
A)  as effective as simply reading textual material. 
B)  almost as effective as simply reading textual material. 
C)  more effective than simply reading textual material. 
D)  not at all effective when compared to simply reading textual material.

Question 15

Dr.Harris has created an academic performance enhancement program designed to help children who are struggling in school.Results from his research reveal that the program is effective at improving children's grades.Dr.Harris's work is most consistent with which goal of psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  description 
B)  understanding 
C)  prediction 
D)  control 
A)  description 
B)  understanding 
C)  prediction 
D)  control

Question 16

While structuralists held that psychology should study the basic elements of consciousness,functionalists argued that psychology should concentrate on:

Accepted Answer

A)  the reasons behind consciousness. 
B)  how the elements of consciousness are organized into holistic thinking. 
C)  unconscious motivating factors. 
D)  the innate human drive to grow and actualize. 
A)  the reasons behind consciousness. 
B)  how the elements of consciousness are organized into holistic thinking. 
C)  unconscious motivating factors. 
D)  the innate human drive to grow and actualize.

Question 17

The statement,"the whole is greater than,and often very different from,the sum of its parts," is most likely from which school of psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gestalt psychology 
B)  Functionalism 
C)  Structuralism 
D)  Evolutionary Psychology 
A)  Gestalt psychology 
B)  Functionalism 
C)  Structuralism 
D)  Evolutionary Psychology

Question 18

Alex is friendly and outgoing,always having a kind word for everyone.Through observing his behaviour,we can make inferences about his ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mental processes 
B)  internal state 
C)  future thoughts 
D)  external responses 
A)  mental processes 
B)  internal state 
C)  future thoughts 
D)  external responses

Question 19

The fact that psychology is considered a(n)________ science means that direct observation is favoured over intuition or reasoning as a means of gaining knowledge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The fact that psychology is considered a(n)________...

Question 20

The research area of cognitive neuroscience represents a combination of which two psychological perspectives?

Accepted Answer

A)  biological and behavioural 
B)  behavioural and cognitive 
C)  behavioural and cognitive behaviourism 
D)  biological and cognitive 
A)  biological and behavioural 
B)  behavioural and cognitive 
C)  behavioural and cognitive behaviourism 
D)  biological and cognitive

The first Psychology Department in Canada was established in 1924 at _______ University.

What are the four classes of academic performance enhancement strategies?

When deconstructing a disorder such as depression,the presence or strength of one factor influences the effects of other factors.This presence of one factor influencing the effect of another factor is called an:

Dr.Smith is a psychologist who is interested in studying aggression in sports.For her research,she attends high school basketball games and records the number of aggressive acts she observes.Dr.Smith's research is best viewed as meeting psychology's basic goal of __________.

Based on the concepts of collectivism versus individualism,which of the following statements about American and Japanese schools would you predict is true?

Sharon is constantly talking,whether it is face-to-face,on the phone,or even to herself.Sharon is unaware of her excessive talking,which according to Freud's psychodynamic perspective means:

The psychological defence mechanism that protects people from anxiety by keeping anxiety-producing thoughts,feelings,memories,and impulses in the unconscious is called:

Behaviour geneticists use which of the following methods to address the role of genetic factors in behaviour?

All of the following are biological factors associated with depression EXCEPT which of the following?

A psychologist who assumes that humans process information,plan and solve problems in a way that is similar to computers would most likely associate with which psychological perspective?

Early studies on brain mechanisms in in biological psychology were conducted by Franz and Lashley.When studying animals,Franz and Lashley detected a ________________ correlation between loss of cortex and loss of function.

Sometimes parents will sacrifice their own lives in order to ensure the survival of their children.An individual who associates with the sociobiological view would argue that these instances:

Which psychological perspective views perception,memory processes,and thoughts as some of the major causes of behaviour?

When you are studying and attempting to retain material,the directed questions study method is _________________.

Dr.Harris has created an academic performance enhancement program designed to help children who are struggling in school.Results from his research reveal that the program is effective at improving children's grades.Dr.Harris's work is most consistent with which goal of psychology?

While structuralists held that psychology should study the basic elements of consciousness,functionalists argued that psychology should concentrate on:

The statement,"the whole is greater than,and often very different from,the sum of its parts," is most likely from which school of psychology?

Alex is friendly and outgoing,always having a kind word for everyone.Through observing his behaviour,we can make inferences about his ________.

The fact that psychology is considered a(n)________ science means that direct observation is favoured over intuition or reasoning as a means of gaining knowledge.

The research area of cognitive neuroscience represents a combination of which two psychological perspectives?

Studying Behaviour Scientifically

Biological Foundations of Behaviour

Genes, Evolution, and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

And Adaptation: the Role of Experience

Memory

Language and Thinking

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Development Over the Lifespan

Behaviour in a Social Context

Personality

Stress, Coping, and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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Exam 1: Psychology: the Science of Behaviour

The first Psychology Department in Canada was established in 1924 at _______ University.

What are the four classes of academic performance enhancement strategies?

When deconstructing a disorder such as depression,the presence or strength of one factor influences the effects of other factors.This presence of one factor influencing the effect of another factor is called an:

Dr.Smith is a psychologist who is interested in studying aggression in sports.For her research,she attends high school basketball games and records the number of aggressive acts she observes.Dr.Smith's research is best viewed as meeting psychology's basic goal of __________.

Based on the concepts of collectivism versus individualism,which of the following statements about American and Japanese schools would you predict is true?

Sharon is constantly talking,whether it is face-to-face,on the phone,or even to herself.Sharon is unaware of her excessive talking,which according to Freud's psychodynamic perspective means:

The psychological defence mechanism that protects people from anxiety by keeping anxiety-producing thoughts,feelings,memories,and impulses in the unconscious is called:

Behaviour geneticists use which of the following methods to address the role of genetic factors in behaviour?

All of the following are biological factors associated with depression EXCEPT which of the following?

A psychologist who assumes that humans process information,plan and solve problems in a way that is similar to computers would most likely associate with which psychological perspective?

Early studies on brain mechanisms in in biological psychology were conducted by Franz and Lashley.When studying animals,Franz and Lashley detected a ________________ correlation between loss of cortex and loss of function.

Sometimes parents will sacrifice their own lives in order to ensure the survival of their children.An individual who associates with the sociobiological view would argue that these instances:

Which psychological perspective views perception,memory processes,and thoughts as some of the major causes of behaviour?

When you are studying and attempting to retain material,the directed questions study method is _________________.

Dr.Harris has created an academic performance enhancement program designed to help children who are struggling in school.Results from his research reveal that the program is effective at improving children's grades.Dr.Harris's work is most consistent with which goal of psychology?

While structuralists held that psychology should study the basic elements of consciousness,functionalists argued that psychology should concentrate on:

The statement,"the whole is greater than,and often very different from,the sum of its parts," is most likely from which school of psychology?

Alex is friendly and outgoing,always having a kind word for everyone.Through observing his behaviour,we can make inferences about his ________.

The fact that psychology is considered a(n)________ science means that direct observation is favoured over intuition or reasoning as a means of gaining knowledge.

The research area of cognitive neuroscience represents a combination of which two psychological perspectives?

Studying Behaviour Scientifically

Biological Foundations of Behaviour

Genes, Evolution, and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

And Adaptation: the Role of Experience

Memory

Language and Thinking

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Development Over the Lifespan

Behaviour in a Social Context

Personality

Stress, Coping, and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters