Question 1

"Any overt response or activity by an organism" defines the term

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior. 
B)  empiricism. 
C)  psychology. 
D)  mental process. 
A)  behavior. 
B)  empiricism. 
C)  psychology. 
D)  mental process.

Question 2

_____ is very important to subjective well-being because causation flows both ways regarding job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  Work 
B)  Money 
C)  Relationship satisfaction 
D)  Social activity 
A)  Work 
B)  Money 
C)  Relationship satisfaction 
D)  Social activity

Question 3

One of the criticisms of self-help books is that they tend to use psychobabble rather than empirical evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Research indicates that which of the following facet of life is somewhat important to a person's subjective well-being?

Accepted Answer

A)  Religion 
B)  Money 
C)  Parenthood 
D)  Attractiveness 
A)  Religion 
B)  Money 
C)  Parenthood 
D)  Attractiveness

Question 5

A condition or event that an experimenter varies to see its impact on another variable is called a(n)______ variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  control 
B)  dependent 
C)  independent 
D)  experimental 
A)  control 
B)  dependent 
C)  independent 
D)  experimental

Question 6

Describe the difference between the terms psychology and clinical psychology.

Accepted Answer

Psychology is the scientific study of th

Question 7

A researcher takes notes while watching children on a playground to see if boys are more assertive than girls.The researcher is using which of the following research methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Survey 
B)  Case study 
C)  Experimentation 
D)  Naturalistic observation 
A)  Survey 
B)  Case study 
C)  Experimentation 
D)  Naturalistic observation

Question 8

When a question occurs to you during a lecture,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  ask it during class. 
B)  ask a classmate about it after class. 
C)  write it down and ask the instructor after class. 
D)  not ask it,since this would interrupt the lecturer. 
A)  ask it during class. 
B)  ask a classmate about it after class. 
C)  write it down and ask the instructor after class. 
D)  not ask it,since this would interrupt the lecturer.

Question 9

When studying adjustment in psychology we cover all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  a specific,narrow range of topics. 
B)  the effects of personality. 
C)  coping strategies to deal with stress. 
D)  an interpersonal context. 
A)  a specific,narrow range of topics. 
B)  the effects of personality. 
C)  coping strategies to deal with stress. 
D)  an interpersonal context.

Question 10

An experiment is a research method in which the investigator manipulates the ______variable and observes whether any changes occur in a(n)______ variable as a result.

Accepted Answer

A)  control;experimental 
B)  experimental;control 
C)  independent;dependent 
D)  dependent;independent 
A)  control;experimental 
B)  experimental;control 
C)  independent;dependent 
D)  dependent;independent

Question 11

In order to evaluate self-help books for ourselves,which of the following is NOT an important evaluation technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  Examine the research and supporting evidence. 
B)  Consider the credentials of the author. 
C)  Avoid books that focus on one particular type of problem. 
D)  Look for details with clear directions. 
A)  Examine the research and supporting evidence. 
B)  Consider the credentials of the author. 
C)  Avoid books that focus on one particular type of problem. 
D)  Look for details with clear directions.

Question 12

Unorthodox religious groups are commonly called cults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

People are _____ at predicting what will make them happy.

Accepted Answer

A)  good 
B)  mostly good 
C)  surprisingly bad 
D)  occasionally bad 
A)  good 
B)  mostly good 
C)  surprisingly bad 
D)  occasionally bad

Question 14

In the hypothesis,"Dogs have higher intelligence quotients than cats," the independent variable is intelligence quotient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 these 
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 these

Question 16

In order for highlighting to be useful,Barry should

Accepted Answer

A)  highlight everything that is unfamiliar. 
B)  highlight key ideas. 
C)  recognize that highlighting is not useful. 
D)  highlight a few sentence here and there. 
A)  highlight everything that is unfamiliar. 
B)  highlight key ideas. 
C)  recognize that highlighting is not useful. 
D)  highlight a few sentence here and there.

Question 17

Social psychologist Stanley Schachter hypothesized that changes in anxiety would relate to the need for affiliation.In this study,the dependent variable was

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Subjective well-being refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  personal assessment of overall happiness. 
B)  subjects who are happy. 
C)  if someone is healthy. 
D)  measurements of commonsense attitudes. 
A)  personal assessment of overall happiness. 
B)  subjects who are happy. 
C)  if someone is healthy. 
D)  measurements of commonsense attitudes.

Question 19

______ is a personality trait marked by an inflated sense of importance,a need for attention and admiration,a sense of entitlement,and a tendency to exploit others.

Accepted Answer

A)  Generation X 
B)  Neuroticism 
C)  Socialism 
D)  Narcissism 
A)  Generation X 
B)  Neuroticism 
C)  Socialism 
D)  Narcissism

Question 20

Adjustment is a term modeled after the biological term of

Accepted Answer

A)  global awareness. 
B)  impression formation. 
C)  adaptation. 
D)  environmental awareness. 
A)  global awareness. 
B)  impression formation. 
C)  adaptation. 
D)  environmental awareness.

"Any overt response or activity by an organism" defines the term

_____ is very important to subjective well-being because causation flows both ways regarding job satisfaction.

One of the criticisms of self-help books is that they tend to use psychobabble rather than empirical evidence.

Research indicates that which of the following facet of life is somewhat important to a person's subjective well-being?

A condition or event that an experimenter varies to see its impact on another variable is called a(n)______ variable.

Describe the difference between the terms psychology and clinical psychology.

A researcher takes notes while watching children on a playground to see if boys are more assertive than girls.The researcher is using which of the following research methods?

When a question occurs to you during a lecture,you should

When studying adjustment in psychology we cover all of the following EXCEPT

An experiment is a research method in which the investigator manipulates the variable and observes whether any changes occur in a(n) variable as a result.

In order to evaluate self-help books for ourselves,which of the following is NOT an important evaluation technique?

Unorthodox religious groups are commonly called cults.

People are _____ at predicting what will make them happy.

In the hypothesis,"Dogs have higher intelligence quotients than cats," the independent variable is intelligence quotient.

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

In order for highlighting to be useful,Barry should

Social psychologist Stanley Schachter hypothesized that changes in anxiety would relate to the need for affiliation.In this study,the dependent variable was

Subjective well-being refers to

______ is a personality trait marked by an inflated sense of importance,a need for attention and admiration,a sense of entitlement,and a tendency to exploit others.

Adjustment is a term modeled after the biological term of

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

Exam 1: Adjusting to Modern Life

"Any overt response or activity by an organism" defines the term

_____ is very important to subjective well-being because causation flows both ways regarding job satisfaction.

One of the criticisms of self-help books is that they tend to use psychobabble rather than empirical evidence.

Research indicates that which of the following facet of life is somewhat important to a person's subjective well-being?

A condition or event that an experimenter varies to see its impact on another variable is called a(n)______ variable.

Describe the difference between the terms psychology and clinical psychology.

A researcher takes notes while watching children on a playground to see if boys are more assertive than girls.The researcher is using which of the following research methods?

When a question occurs to you during a lecture,you should

When studying adjustment in psychology we cover all of the following EXCEPT

An experiment is a research method in which the investigator manipulates the ______variable and observes whether any changes occur in a(n)______ variable as a result.

In order to evaluate self-help books for ourselves,which of the following is NOT an important evaluation technique?

Unorthodox religious groups are commonly called cults.

People are _____ at predicting what will make them happy.

In the hypothesis,"Dogs have higher intelligence quotients than cats," the independent variable is intelligence quotient.

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

In order for highlighting to be useful,Barry should

Social psychologist Stanley Schachter hypothesized that changes in anxiety would relate to the need for affiliation.In this study,the dependent variable was

Subjective well-being refers to

______ is a personality trait marked by an inflated sense of importance,a need for attention and admiration,a sense of entitlement,and a tendency to exploit others.

Adjustment is a term modeled after the biological term of

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

An experiment is a research method in which the investigator manipulates the variable and observes whether any changes occur in a(n) variable as a result.