Question 1

Psychology is interested in

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A)  only human behavior. 
B)  mental processes,such as thoughts,feelings,and wishes. 
C)  only non-human animal behavior. 
D)  non-physiological processes. 
A)  only human behavior. 
B)  mental processes,such as thoughts,feelings,and wishes. 
C)  only non-human animal behavior. 
D)  non-physiological processes.

Question 2

The best predictor of someone's future happiness is

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A)  living in a nice place. 
B)  having triumphs in life. 
C)  their past happiness. 
D)  avoiding religious confusion. 
A)  living in a nice place. 
B)  having triumphs in life. 
C)  their past happiness. 
D)  avoiding religious confusion.

Question 3

The results of empirical surveys about well-being indicate that

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A)  the majority of people rate themselves as unhappy. 
B)  45% of people rate themselves as unhappy. 
C)  a small minority of people rate themselves as unhappy. 
D)  minority groups are more unhappy than non-minorities. 
A)  the majority of people rate themselves as unhappy. 
B)  45% of people rate themselves as unhappy. 
C)  a small minority of people rate themselves as unhappy. 
D)  minority groups are more unhappy than non-minorities.

Question 4

A good predictor of happiness is

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A)  extraversion. 
B)  optimism. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  extraversion. 
B)  optimism. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  all of these.

Question 5

Psychology confines itself to the study of human behavior.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research indicates that romantic relationships can be stressful

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A)  and married men are less happy than single men. 
B)  and love is an unimportant ingredient of happiness. 
C)  but both married men and women are happier than unmarried men and women. 
D)  but differences in happiness are cultural. 
A)  and married men are less happy than single men. 
B)  and love is an unimportant ingredient of happiness. 
C)  but both married men and women are happier than unmarried men and women. 
D)  but differences in happiness are cultural.

Question 7

Modern technology has provided us with many time-saving devices,but

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A)  most of us don't use them. 
B)  they cost too much for most of us despite a better quality of life. 
C)  our sense of personal fulfillment is even greater because of them. 
D)  our quality of life and sense of personal fulfillment seem to have declined. 
A)  most of us don't use them. 
B)  they cost too much for most of us despite a better quality of life. 
C)  our sense of personal fulfillment is even greater because of them. 
D)  our quality of life and sense of personal fulfillment seem to have declined.

Question 8

Going to class

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A)  helps students anticipate exam content. 
B)  is only useful if the lecture is well organized and easy to follow. 
C)  earns you higher grades because instructors give more points if they know you care about the course. 
D)  is overrated. 
A)  helps students anticipate exam content. 
B)  is only useful if the lecture is well organized and easy to follow. 
C)  earns you higher grades because instructors give more points if they know you care about the course. 
D)  is overrated.

Question 9

Psychology is a profession that applies the accumulated knowledge of the science of psychology to practical problems.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Cramming the night before an exam is an efficient way to study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Good quality lecture notes include all but which of the following?

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A)  Writing down exact transcriptions of what the instructor says. 
B)  Not being distracted by asking questions. 
C)  Paying attention only to what the lecturer says. 
D)  Reading ahead on the scheduled subject. 
A)  Writing down exact transcriptions of what the instructor says. 
B)  Not being distracted by asking questions. 
C)  Paying attention only to what the lecturer says. 
D)  Reading ahead on the scheduled subject.

Question 12

Dr.Jones wants to determine whether women who smoke while pregnant will have children with more respiratory problems than those born to mothers who do not smoke.The reason Dr.Jones cannot conduct an experiment is because

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A)  women in the control group might still have children with respiratory problems. 
B)  the placebo group needs to be given cigarettes as well. 
C)  women in the control group would be manipulated. 
D)  assignment of women to the experimental group would be unethical. 
A)  women in the control group might still have children with respiratory problems. 
B)  the placebo group needs to be given cigarettes as well. 
C)  women in the control group would be manipulated. 
D)  assignment of women to the experimental group would be unethical.

Question 13

One of the things to look for in a self-help book is a book that

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A)  does not promise too much in the way of immediate change. 
B)  sets up steps for quick results that represent significant change. 
C)  is written by someone who has a degree in life coaching. 
D)  promises all of these. 
A)  does not promise too much in the way of immediate change. 
B)  sets up steps for quick results that represent significant change. 
C)  is written by someone who has a degree in life coaching. 
D)  promises all of these.

Question 14

To develop sound study habits you should

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A)  write down your study schedule. 
B)  figure out in advance when you can study. 
C)  study when you will be awake and alert. 
D)  do all of these. 
A)  write down your study schedule. 
B)  figure out in advance when you can study. 
C)  study when you will be awake and alert. 
D)  do all of these.

Question 15

Explain why some psychologists prefer to study animals over humans.

Accepted Answer

Some psychologists prefer to study anima

Question 16

Surveys are used to gather data that is difficult to observe directly.A problem with surveys is that

Accepted Answer

A)  the results will be difficult to measure. 
B)  the results cannot be applied across large groups. 
C)  the results cannot determine cause and effect. 
D)  All of these apply. 
A)  the results will be difficult to measure. 
B)  the results cannot be applied across large groups. 
C)  the results cannot determine cause and effect. 
D)  All of these apply.

Question 17

All of the following appear to have a moderate impact on subjective feelings of well-being except

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A)  health. 
B)  intelligence. 
C)  religious belief. 
D)  social activity. 
A)  health. 
B)  intelligence. 
C)  religious belief. 
D)  social activity.

Question 18

Some psychologists prefer to study animals rather than humans because

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A)  animal subjects tend to be more cooperative than humans. 
B)  it's easier to control the factors influencing animals' behavior. 
C)  researchers do not have to worry about causing discomfort to animals. 
D)  most animals are unable to figure out the hypotheses for a particular study. 
A)  animal subjects tend to be more cooperative than humans. 
B)  it's easier to control the factors influencing animals' behavior. 
C)  researchers do not have to worry about causing discomfort to animals. 
D)  most animals are unable to figure out the hypotheses for a particular study.

Question 19

Psychologists have found an association between feelings of hopelessness and suicidal behavior;that is,the more hopeless a person feels the more likely that person is to engage in suicidal behavior.This is a good example of a negative correlation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Mario found a +0.80 correlation coefficient between temperature and ice cream consumption.He was able to conclude:

Accepted Answer

A)  Higher temperatures make people eat more ice cream. 
B)  Eating ice cream makes people hot. 
C)  There is a strong relationship between temperature and ice cream consumption. 
D)  There is a weak relationship between temperature and ice cream prices. 
A)  Higher temperatures make people eat more ice cream. 
B)  Eating ice cream makes people hot. 
C)  There is a strong relationship between temperature and ice cream consumption. 
D)  There is a weak relationship between temperature and ice cream prices.

Psychology is interested in

The best predictor of someone's future happiness is

The results of empirical surveys about well-being indicate that

A good predictor of happiness is

Psychology confines itself to the study of human behavior.

Research indicates that romantic relationships can be stressful

Modern technology has provided us with many time-saving devices,but

Going to class

Psychology is a profession that applies the accumulated knowledge of the science of psychology to practical problems.

Cramming the night before an exam is an efficient way to study.

Good quality lecture notes include all but which of the following?

Dr.Jones wants to determine whether women who smoke while pregnant will have children with more respiratory problems than those born to mothers who do not smoke.The reason Dr.Jones cannot conduct an experiment is because

One of the things to look for in a self-help book is a book that

To develop sound study habits you should

Explain why some psychologists prefer to study animals over humans.

Surveys are used to gather data that is difficult to observe directly.A problem with surveys is that

All of the following appear to have a moderate impact on subjective feelings of well-being except

Some psychologists prefer to study animals rather than humans because

Psychologists have found an association between feelings of hopelessness and suicidal behavior;that is,the more hopeless a person feels the more likely that person is to engage in suicidal behavior.This is a good example of a negative correlation.

Mario found a +0.80 correlation coefficient between temperature and ice cream consumption.He was able to conclude:

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Psychology is interested in

The best predictor of someone's future happiness is

The results of empirical surveys about well-being indicate that

A good predictor of happiness is

Psychology confines itself to the study of human behavior.

Research indicates that romantic relationships can be stressful

Modern technology has provided us with many time-saving devices,but

Going to class

Psychology is a profession that applies the accumulated knowledge of the science of psychology to practical problems.

Cramming the night before an exam is an efficient way to study.

Good quality lecture notes include all but which of the following?

Dr.Jones wants to determine whether women who smoke while pregnant will have children with more respiratory problems than those born to mothers who do not smoke.The reason Dr.Jones cannot conduct an experiment is because

One of the things to look for in a self-help book is a book that

To develop sound study habits you should

Explain why some psychologists prefer to study animals over humans.

Surveys are used to gather data that is difficult to observe directly.A problem with surveys is that

All of the following appear to have a moderate impact on subjective feelings of well-being except

Some psychologists prefer to study animals rather than humans because

Psychologists have found an association between feelings of hopelessness and suicidal behavior;that is,the more hopeless a person feels the more likely that person is to engage in suicidal behavior.This is a good example of a negative correlation.

Mario found a +0.80 correlation coefficient between temperature and ice cream consumption.He was able to conclude:

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

Filters