Question 1

The most accurate surveys are those with the largest number of respondents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Population is to ________ as sample is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviour; opinions 
B)  representative; biased 
C)  people; attitudes 
D)  whole; part 
A)  behaviour; opinions 
B)  representative; biased 
C)  people; attitudes 
D)  whole; part D

Question 3

An inert substance, such as a sugar pill, is given to the control group in an experiment as a control for the placebo effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Validity is the test's ability to measure what it is intended to measure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to the text, which of the following statements is not true of the subjects in psychological research over the last 30 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  There have been more college students than older subjects. 
B)  There have been more whites than blacks. 
C)  There have been more males than females. 
D)  There have been more older subjects than college students. 
A)  There have been more college students than older subjects. 
B)  There have been more whites than blacks. 
C)  There have been more males than females. 
D)  There have been more older subjects than college students.

Question 6

Psychology emerged as an independent field of study in the

Accepted Answer

A)  late 1800s. 
B)  late 1700s. 
C)  early 1700s. 
D)  early 1800s. 
A)  late 1800s. 
B)  late 1700s. 
C)  early 1700s. 
D)  early 1800s.

Question 7

The correlational method is preferred for examining how one variable causes another variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The results of an experiment can be influenced by the expectations of either the subjects or the researcher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are some areas of specialization in psychology, and in what settings are they employed?

Accepted Answer

Clinical psychologists are responsible f

Question 10

What is the advantage of the experimental method over other research methods? Provide an example of a research experiment in which you correctly identify the independent variable(s), the dependent variable(s), the experimental group, and the control group. Provide a brief definition for independent variable and dependent variable.

Accepted Answer

The advantage of the experimental method

Question 11

The purpose of a case study is to

Accepted Answer

A)  provide a detailed description of some behaviour or disorder. 
B)  assess the strength of the relationship between variables. 
C)  provide accurate information about large numbers of people. 
D)  identify cause-and-effect relationships. 
A)  provide a detailed description of some behaviour or disorder. 
B)  assess the strength of the relationship between variables. 
C)  provide accurate information about large numbers of people. 
D)  identify cause-and-effect relationships.

Question 12

Which of the following statements would most likely be endorsed by Sigmund Freud?

Accepted Answer

A)  People are capable of making conscious, rational choices, which can lead to growth and psychological health. 
B)  Because the mind is both useful and used, we should examine how it helps us adapt to a complex and changing world. 
C)  Human behaviour is primarily determined by unconscious mental forces and conflicts. 
D)  Because mental events cannot be observed, psychology should restrict its focus to observable, measurable behaviour. 
A)  People are capable of making conscious, rational choices, which can lead to growth and psychological health. 
B)  Because the mind is both useful and used, we should examine how it helps us adapt to a complex and changing world. 
C)  Human behaviour is primarily determined by unconscious mental forces and conflicts. 
D)  Because mental events cannot be observed, psychology should restrict its focus to observable, measurable behaviour.

Question 13

Which of the following situations would be offered as a justification for the use of animals in research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because communication is limited, animals are not subject to researcher biases. 
B)  Sometimes the course of even well-documented diseases need to be observed. 
C)  Psychology students need practice dissecting the brain and implanting electrodes. 
D)  In order to test the effects of brain damage on particular skills, animals offer a means of controlling the types of damage. 
A)  Because communication is limited, animals are not subject to researcher biases. 
B)  Sometimes the course of even well-documented diseases need to be observed. 
C)  Psychology students need practice dissecting the brain and implanting electrodes. 
D)  In order to test the effects of brain damage on particular skills, animals offer a means of controlling the types of damage.

Question 14

The biological perspective suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  much of human behaviour can be explained by biological processes. 
B)  there are no areas of human behaviour that we do not understand. 
C)  all human behaviour is rooted in unconscious causes. 
D)  all behaviour is learned from our biological parents. 
A)  much of human behaviour can be explained by biological processes. 
B)  there are no areas of human behaviour that we do not understand. 
C)  all human behaviour is rooted in unconscious causes. 
D)  all behaviour is learned from our biological parents.

Question 15

According to the text, research that is conducted in order to find solutions to specific problems is called

Accepted Answer

A)  controlled research. 
B)  basic research. 
C)  pure research. 
D)  applied research. 
A)  controlled research. 
B)  basic research. 
C)  pure research. 
D)  applied research.

Question 16

What is experimenter bias, and how is it controlled?

Accepted Answer

Experimenter bias occurs when researcher

Question 17

According to the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, it is acceptable to deceive human subjects in an experiment if certain conditions are met. Which of the following is not one of those conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  The research may yield valuable research and a procedure that does not involve deception is not possible. 
B)  Subjects are told the purpose of the experiment and they theory being tested before the procedure. 
C)  The subjects are not deceived about risk levels. 
D)  Subjects are debriefed as soon as possible after the procedure. 
A)  The research may yield valuable research and a procedure that does not involve deception is not possible. 
B)  Subjects are told the purpose of the experiment and they theory being tested before the procedure. 
C)  The subjects are not deceived about risk levels. 
D)  Subjects are debriefed as soon as possible after the procedure.

Question 18

Titchener is to ________ as James is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gestalt; humanism 
B)  basic research; applied research 
C)  structuralism; functionalism 
D)  behaviourism; psychoanalysis 
A)  Gestalt; humanism 
B)  basic research; applied research 
C)  structuralism; functionalism 
D)  behaviourism; psychoanalysis

Question 19

Who is generally thought of as the founder of psychology and what was his contribution to psychology?

Accepted Answer

The founder of psychology was Wilhelm Wu

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of validity?

Accepted Answer

A)  A test designed to measure academic skill does just that, and does so accurately. 
B)  Tests for creativity can also be used to measure latent personality flaws. 
C)  A test is designed for one purpose and then used for another entirely different purpose. 
D)  A participant's performance on the test does not change over time. 
A)  A test designed to measure academic skill does just that, and does so accurately. 
B)  Tests for creativity can also be used to measure latent personality flaws. 
C)  A test is designed for one purpose and then used for another entirely different purpose. 
D)  A participant's performance on the test does not change over time.

The most accurate surveys are those with the largest number of respondents.

Population is to as sample is to .

An inert substance, such as a sugar pill, is given to the control group in an experiment as a control for the placebo effect.

Validity is the test's ability to measure what it is intended to measure.

According to the text, which of the following statements is not true of the subjects in psychological research over the last 30 years?

Psychology emerged as an independent field of study in the

The correlational method is preferred for examining how one variable causes another variable.

The results of an experiment can be influenced by the expectations of either the subjects or the researcher.

What are some areas of specialization in psychology, and in what settings are they employed?

The purpose of a case study is to

Which of the following statements would most likely be endorsed by Sigmund Freud?

Which of the following situations would be offered as a justification for the use of animals in research?

The biological perspective suggests that

According to the text, research that is conducted in order to find solutions to specific problems is called

What is experimenter bias, and how is it controlled?

According to the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, it is acceptable to deceive human subjects in an experiment if certain conditions are met. Which of the following is not one of those conditions?

Titchener is to as James is to .

Who is generally thought of as the founder of psychology and what was his contribution to psychology?

Which of the following is an example of validity?

Biology and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Development

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Personality, Theory and Assessment

Health and Stress

Psychological Disorders

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Exam 1: Introduction to Psychology

The most accurate surveys are those with the largest number of respondents.

Population is to ________ as sample is to ________.

An inert substance, such as a sugar pill, is given to the control group in an experiment as a control for the placebo effect.

Validity is the test's ability to measure what it is intended to measure.

According to the text, which of the following statements is not true of the subjects in psychological research over the last 30 years?

Psychology emerged as an independent field of study in the

The correlational method is preferred for examining how one variable causes another variable.

The results of an experiment can be influenced by the expectations of either the subjects or the researcher.

What are some areas of specialization in psychology, and in what settings are they employed?

The purpose of a case study is to

Which of the following statements would most likely be endorsed by Sigmund Freud?

Which of the following situations would be offered as a justification for the use of animals in research?

The biological perspective suggests that

According to the text, research that is conducted in order to find solutions to specific problems is called

What is experimenter bias, and how is it controlled?

According to the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, it is acceptable to deceive human subjects in an experiment if certain conditions are met. Which of the following is not one of those conditions?

Titchener is to ________ as James is to ________.

Who is generally thought of as the founder of psychology and what was his contribution to psychology?

Which of the following is an example of validity?

Biology and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Development

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Personality, Theory and Assessment

Health and Stress

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Filters

Population is to as sample is to .

Titchener is to as James is to .