Exam 1: Introduction to Psychology

Which of the following terms do NOT belong together?

Which perspective focuses on free will and self-actualization?

To understand the criminal mind, you might study one criminal, like the "Unabomber," in great detail. Extensive interviews, questionnaires, and psychological tests might provide interesting information about the mental processing in such a person. This type of study would be an example of a __________

The goals of psychology are to _____

The first step in the scientific method is formulating a hypothesis.

In a laboratory, smokers are asked to "drive" using a computerized driving simulator equipped with a stick shift and a gas pedal. The object is to maximize the distance covered by driving as fast as possible on a winding road while avoiding rear-end collisions. Some of the participants smoke a real cigarette immediately before climbing into the driver's seat. Others smoke a fake cigarette without nicotine. You are interested in comparing how many collisions the two groups have. In this study, the cigarette without nicotine is __________

Which of the following statements is true about naturalistic observation?

The APA reports that it takes __________ beyond the bachelor's degree to obtain a Ph.D. in psychology.

What is random assignment?

Which of the following statements concerning using animals in research is correct?

Each of the following is a common ethical guideline suggested by the American Psychological Association EXCEPT __________

The contributions of women and minorities to the development of the field of psychology is too frequently overlooked. Discuss the pioneering women and minority psychologists who helped shape the field of psychology.

When a researcher allows his/her expectations about the study to influence the results, __________ has occurred.

Jeremy has some doubt about another researcher's claim of discovering ESP in all humans. Jeremy decides that he will try to conduct the same study himself. Jeremy will be doing a(n) ____________

Mei was sent to the school psychologist to be tested. Based on her IQ scores it was decided that she would do well in the gifted child program. This is an example of which goal of psychology?

Sandy is interested in determining how long bear cubs stay with their mother. She spends several years studying their behavior in Yellowstone Park noting date of birth, time of leaving mother, etc. for several bear families. This is an example of __________

Gerard is a participant in a research study. He is certain that he knows the intent of the study and acts accordingly. This is an example of a(n) __________

Each of the following is a common ethical guideline suggested by the American Psychological Association EXCEPT __________

Which founding contributors to psychology helped develop behaviorism?

Describe two of the eight common ethical guidelines for conducting research discussed in your textbook.