Question 1

Individuals' personal assessments of their overall happiness or life satisfaction is called

Accepted Answer

A) subjective well-being. 
B) delusional happiness. 
C) depression level. 
D) personality analysis. 
A) subjective well-being. 
B) delusional happiness. 
C) depression level. 
D) personality analysis. A

Question 2

It appears people join cults because these groups appear to provide

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A) simple solutions to complex problems. 
B) a sense of purpose and belongingness. 
C) a structured lifestyle that reduces feelings of uncertainty. 
D) all of these. 
A) simple solutions to complex problems. 
B) a sense of purpose and belongingness. 
C) a structured lifestyle that reduces feelings of uncertainty. 
D) all of these. D

Question 3

In setting up a schedule for studying,you should

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A) allow time for study breaks. 
B) develop a new set of priorities each day. 
C) try to get the simple,routine tasks out of the way first. 
D) avoid the temptation to break up major assignments into smaller parts. 
A) allow time for study breaks. 
B) develop a new set of priorities each day. 
C) try to get the simple,routine tasks out of the way first. 
D) avoid the temptation to break up major assignments into smaller parts. A

Question 4

Which of the following is the basis of empiricism?

Accepted Answer

A) Correlation 
B) Logic 
C) Systematic observation 
D) Common sense 
A) Correlation 
B) Logic 
C) Systematic observation 
D) Common sense

Question 5

Modern Western society has made extraordinary technological progress

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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 6

The term __________ refers to the psychological processes through which people manage or cope with the demands and challenges of everyday life.

Accepted Answer

A) adaptation 
B) adjustment 
C) personality 
D) mental health 
A) adaptation 
B) adjustment 
C) personality 
D) mental health

Question 7

Which of the following best characterizes the correlation between attractiveness and subjective feelings of happiness?

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A) Negligible 
B) Negative,but weak 
C) Positive,but weak 
D) Positive and strong 
A) Negligible 
B) Negative,but weak 
C) Positive,but weak 
D) Positive and strong

Question 8

Mnemonic devices are techniques for

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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.

Question 9

List and briefly describe two advantages of the scientific approach.

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The scientific approach, also known as t

Question 10

According to Schwartz,increased freedom of choice available in modern societies

Accepted Answer

A) has resulted in improved mental health. 
B) has enhanced tranquility. 
C) has led to fewer postdecision regrets. 
D) has contributed to depression and anxiety. 
A) has resulted in improved mental health. 
B) has enhanced tranquility. 
C) has led to fewer postdecision regrets. 
D) has contributed to depression and anxiety.

Question 11

Technology has enabled humankind to exercise unprecedented control over many aspects of the physical world but at the same time has also created serious

Accepted Answer

A) environmental problems. 
B) microscopic defects. 
C) medical costs. 
D) underconsumption. 
A) environmental problems. 
B) microscopic defects. 
C) medical costs. 
D) underconsumption.

Question 12

Empirical surveys consistently find that the vast majority of respondents characterize themselves as

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A) fairly happy. 
B) very unhappy. 
C) moderately unhappy. 
D) unconcerned about their personal happiness. 
A) fairly happy. 
B) very unhappy. 
C) moderately unhappy. 
D) unconcerned about their personal happiness.

Question 13

Which one of the following is NOT included in active listening?

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A) Focusing attention on the speaker 
B) Asking those around you for clarification 
C) Anticipating what is coming next in the lecture 
D) Paying attention to the speaker's nonverbal signals 
A) Focusing attention on the speaker 
B) Asking those around you for clarification 
C) Anticipating what is coming next in the lecture 
D) Paying attention to the speaker's nonverbal signals

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT involved in improving your reading?

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A) Read the chapter straight through repeatedly. 
B) Consult the chapter outline or summary. 
C) Look over the topic headings in a chapter. 
D) Highlight the main ideas and technical terms. 
A) Read the chapter straight through repeatedly. 
B) Consult the chapter outline or summary. 
C) Look over the topic headings in a chapter. 
D) Highlight the main ideas and technical terms.

Question 15

This text assumes the key to effective adjustment is to

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A) take charge of your own life. 
B) meet problems head-on. 
C) take an active role in improving the quality of your life. 
D) all of the above. 
A) take charge of your own life. 
B) meet problems head-on. 
C) take an active role in improving the quality of your life. 
D) all of the above.

Question 16

In naturalistic observation the researcher must be careful to set up interventions in an outdoor environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Recent decades have provided us with an increased freedom to choose between multiple alternatives.This choice overload appears to be positively correlated with rumination,postdecision regret,and anticipated regret.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following should you look for in self-help books?

Accepted Answer

A) Clarity in communication 
B) Focus on a particular kind of problem 
C) Some mention of the theoretical or research basis for the advice 
D) All of the above 
A) Clarity in communication 
B) Focus on a particular kind of problem 
C) Some mention of the theoretical or research basis for the advice 
D) All of the above

Question 19

The way to determine if a study is correlational rather than experimental is that

Accepted Answer

A) a causal relationship exists between the variables. 
B) researchers cannot control the variables under study. 
C) the subjects must constitute a representative sample. 
D) control of one variable interferes with control of another variable. 
A) a causal relationship exists between the variables. 
B) researchers cannot control the variables under study. 
C) the subjects must constitute a representative sample. 
D) control of one variable interferes with control of another variable.

Question 20

Sound study habits are

Accepted Answer

A) good predictors of college grades. 
B) better predictors of grades than college admissions tests. 
C) difficult to develop. 
D) of no use if your professor delivers hard-to-follow lectures. 
A) good predictors of college grades. 
B) better predictors of grades than college admissions tests. 
C) difficult to develop. 
D) of no use if your professor delivers hard-to-follow lectures.

Individuals' personal assessments of their overall happiness or life satisfaction is called

It appears people join cults because these groups appear to provide

In setting up a schedule for studying,you should

Which of the following is the basis of empiricism?

Modern Western society has made extraordinary technological progress

The term __________ refers to the psychological processes through which people manage or cope with the demands and challenges of everyday life.

Which of the following best characterizes the correlation between attractiveness and subjective feelings of happiness?

Mnemonic devices are techniques for

List and briefly describe two advantages of the scientific approach.

According to Schwartz,increased freedom of choice available in modern societies

Technology has enabled humankind to exercise unprecedented control over many aspects of the physical world but at the same time has also created serious

Empirical surveys consistently find that the vast majority of respondents characterize themselves as

Which one of the following is NOT included in active listening?

Which of the following is NOT involved in improving your reading?

This text assumes the key to effective adjustment is to

In naturalistic observation the researcher must be careful to set up interventions in an outdoor environment.

Recent decades have provided us with an increased freedom to choose between multiple alternatives.This choice overload appears to be positively correlated with rumination,postdecision regret,and anticipated regret.

Which of the following should you look for in self-help books?

The way to determine if a study is correlational rather than experimental is that

Sound study habits are

Theories of Personality

Stress and Its Effects

Coping Processes

Psychology and Physical Health

The Self

Social Thinking and Social Influence

Interpersonal Communication

Friendship and Love

Marriage and Intimate Relationships

Gender and Behavior

Development and Expression of Sexuality

Careers and Work

Psychological Disorders

Psychotherapy

Positive Psychology

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Exam 1: Adjusting to Modern Life

Individuals' personal assessments of their overall happiness or life satisfaction is called

It appears people join cults because these groups appear to provide

In setting up a schedule for studying,you should

Which of the following is the basis of empiricism?

Modern Western society has made extraordinary technological progress

The term __________ refers to the psychological processes through which people manage or cope with the demands and challenges of everyday life.

Which of the following best characterizes the correlation between attractiveness and subjective feelings of happiness?

Mnemonic devices are techniques for

List and briefly describe two advantages of the scientific approach.

According to Schwartz,increased freedom of choice available in modern societies

Technology has enabled humankind to exercise unprecedented control over many aspects of the physical world but at the same time has also created serious

Empirical surveys consistently find that the vast majority of respondents characterize themselves as

Which one of the following is NOT included in active listening?

Which of the following is NOT involved in improving your reading?

This text assumes the key to effective adjustment is to

In naturalistic observation the researcher must be careful to set up interventions in an outdoor environment.

Recent decades have provided us with an increased freedom to choose between multiple alternatives.This choice overload appears to be positively correlated with rumination,postdecision regret,and anticipated regret.

Which of the following should you look for in self-help books?

The way to determine if a study is correlational rather than experimental is that

Sound study habits are

Theories of Personality

Stress and Its Effects

Coping Processes

Psychology and Physical Health

The Self

Social Thinking and Social Influence

Interpersonal Communication

Friendship and Love

Marriage and Intimate Relationships

Gender and Behavior

Development and Expression of Sexuality

Careers and Work

Psychological Disorders

Psychotherapy

Positive Psychology

Filters