Question 1

You are discussing your psychology class with your aunt Annalise.She asks you,"Can psychology really help people study?" You correctly answer,

Accepted Answer

A)  "Not really;psychologists generally agree that the field of education is better suited to provide people with techniques for studying." 
B)  "Yes;psychological studies have shown that cramming before an exam can improve memory." 
C)  "Yes;psychology provides us with techniques for improving memory and understanding." 
D)  "It depends;psychology can enhance students' learning,but most people will have difficulty using psychology to help them study." 
A)  "Not really;psychologists generally agree that the field of education is better suited to provide people with techniques for studying." 
B)  "Yes;psychological studies have shown that cramming before an exam can improve memory." 
C)  "Yes;psychology provides us with techniques for improving memory and understanding." 
D)  "It depends;psychology can enhance students' learning,but most people will have difficulty using psychology to help them study."

Question 2

René Descartes's idea of dualism,that the mind and body are separate,was based largely on ________ beliefs of his time.

Accepted Answer

A)  scientific 
B)  biological 
C)  religious 
D)  humanistic 
A)  scientific 
B)  biological 
C)  religious 
D)  humanistic

Question 3

Gestalt theory is based on the idea that

Accepted Answer

A)  the whole is different from the sum of its parts. 
B)  the environment affects behavior. 
C)  social situations influence behavior. 
D)  science should be used to understand therapy. 
A)  the whole is different from the sum of its parts. 
B)  the environment affects behavior. 
C)  social situations influence behavior. 
D)  science should be used to understand therapy.

Question 4

A) Describe the nature/nurture debate.
B) Discuss the modern view regarding the nature/nurture debate.

Accepted Answer

A) The nature/nurture debate refers to t

Question 5

Informed consent means that

Accepted Answer

A)  participants' information must be kept strictly confidential. 
B)  participants must be told about a research study and allowed to choose whether they would like to participate. 
C)  a research study has been reviewed and approved by a group of reviewers based on ethical standards. 
D)  a researcher is not permitted to observe people in public places without their knowledge. 
A)  participants' information must be kept strictly confidential. 
B)  participants must be told about a research study and allowed to choose whether they would like to participate. 
C)  a research study has been reviewed and approved by a group of reviewers based on ethical standards. 
D)  a researcher is not permitted to observe people in public places without their knowledge.

Question 6

The more time Annie devoted to studying,the better her scores on exams.This fact illustrates a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  correlation. 
B)  case study. 
C)  experiment. 
D)  survey. 
A)  correlation. 
B)  case study. 
C)  experiment. 
D)  survey.

Question 7

Barry states that psychology is the study of mental activity.Candace remarks that psychology is the science of behavior.Which is the correct evaluation of these two statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Barry's definition is correct;Candace's definition is incorrect. 
B)  Barry's definition is correct;Candace's definition is correct. 
C)  Taken together,the statements are correct. 
D)  Barry's definition is incorrect;Candace's definition is correct. 
A)  Barry's definition is correct;Candace's definition is incorrect. 
B)  Barry's definition is correct;Candace's definition is correct. 
C)  Taken together,the statements are correct. 
D)  Barry's definition is incorrect;Candace's definition is correct.

Question 8

Explain correlational methods and provide two personal examples of correlations in your own life.Hint: Think of two variables in your personal life that are strongly related to each other.

Accepted Answer

Correlational methods examine how variab

Question 9

If you are asked to list all the thoughts and experiences you have while answering a test question,you would be engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  critical thinking. 
B)  psychoanalysis. 
C)  skepticism. 
D)  introspection. 
A)  critical thinking. 
B)  psychoanalysis. 
C)  skepticism. 
D)  introspection.

Question 10

A) Discuss the key ideas underlying structuralism and functionalism.
B) Explain how these schools of thought are different from each other.

Accepted Answer

A) Structuralism is an early school of t

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  believing that sugar causes headaches because your head hurts after you eat a candy bar 
B)  concluding that eating spinach leads to a longer life after seeing an ad for spinach on television 
C)  using a personal example to explain the importance of time management 
D)  concluding that exercise is beneficial after evaluating the evidence of a research study 
A)  believing that sugar causes headaches because your head hurts after you eat a candy bar 
B)  concluding that eating spinach leads to a longer life after seeing an ad for spinach on television 
C)  using a personal example to explain the importance of time management 
D)  concluding that exercise is beneficial after evaluating the evidence of a research study

Question 12

The shared beliefs,values,rules,and customs that exist within a group make up a person's

Accepted Answer

A)  society. 
B)  culture. 
C)  civilization. 
D)  community. 
A)  society. 
B)  culture. 
C)  civilization. 
D)  community.

Question 13

Dr.Jahrel has designed a study that uses surveys to collect data on students' opinions regarding the use of drugs on campus.What responsibility does Dr.Jahrel have before he starts collecting data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dr.Jahrel will need to present his study to the institutional review board for an ethics review before he collects data. 
B)  Dr.Jahrel can present his study to the institutional review board after he collects a pilot set of data. 
C)  As long as Dr.Jahrel has informed his participants that their answers will be kept confidential,he will not need to present his study to the institutional review board. 
D)  Since Dr.Jahrel will be collecting data using a survey,he will not need to consider any ethical issues beforehand. 
A)  Dr.Jahrel will need to present his study to the institutional review board for an ethics review before he collects data. 
B)  Dr.Jahrel can present his study to the institutional review board after he collects a pilot set of data. 
C)  As long as Dr.Jahrel has informed his participants that their answers will be kept confidential,he will not need to present his study to the institutional review board. 
D)  Since Dr.Jahrel will be collecting data using a survey,he will not need to consider any ethical issues beforehand.

Question 14

The psychologist who would be mostly likely to focus on mental functions,such as problem solving and decision making,would be a

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviorist. 
B)  cognitive psychologist. 
C)  psychoanalyst. 
D)  humanistic psychologist. 
A)  behaviorist. 
B)  cognitive psychologist. 
C)  psychoanalyst. 
D)  humanistic psychologist.

Question 15

The purpose of an institutional review board is to

Accepted Answer

A)  make it more difficult to conduct research. 
B)  ensure that proposed research is ethical. 
C)  analyze research data. 
D)  recruit research participants. 
A)  make it more difficult to conduct research. 
B)  ensure that proposed research is ethical. 
C)  analyze research data. 
D)  recruit research participants.

Question 16

Why is the first step in critical thinking to ask,"What is the claim I am being asked to accept?"

Accepted Answer

A)  because some claims are so obvious that there is no need for evaluation 
B)  so that you can evaluate the claim at face value 
C)  because if the claim fits what you already believe,then you can ignore it 
D)  because before you can evaluate a claim,you have to recognize and identify it 
A)  because some claims are so obvious that there is no need for evaluation 
B)  so that you can evaluate the claim at face value 
C)  because if the claim fits what you already believe,then you can ignore it 
D)  because before you can evaluate a claim,you have to recognize and identify it

Question 17

A researcher believes that presenting possible suspects in a lineup one at a time instead of in a group would lead to more accurate identification of the true suspect.This belief represents a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothesis. 
B)  independent variable. 
C)  correlation. 
D)  theory. 
A)  hypothesis. 
B)  independent variable. 
C)  correlation. 
D)  theory.

Question 18

Dr.Ebrahim examines how children's friendships change through the elementary and middle school years.Dr.Ebrahim is a(n) ________ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

A)  developmental 
B)  personality 
C)  cognitive 
D)  organizational 
A)  developmental 
B)  personality 
C)  cognitive 
D)  organizational

Question 19

Which of the following questions is debated by both early philosophers and psychologists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Are mental activity and behavior a result of nature or nurture? 
B)  Are the mind and soul separate or distinct? 
C)  Is the brain essential for normal mental functioning? 
D)  Do people have an immortal soul? 
A)  Are mental activity and behavior a result of nature or nurture? 
B)  Are the mind and soul separate or distinct? 
C)  Is the brain essential for normal mental functioning? 
D)  Do people have an immortal soul?

Question 20

Talisa is writing a paper on critical thinking.She wants to explain how critical thinking differs from everyday thinking.Accordingly,which sentence is Talisa most likely to include in her paper about the differences between critical thinking and everyday thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Critical thinking evaluates information and scientific research to make reasonable conclusions. 
B)  Everyday thinking evaluates information and scientific research to make reasonable conclusions. 
C)  Critical thinking relies on personal examples more than scientific evidence for making conclusions. 
D)  Critical thinking and everyday thinking often result in the same conclusions. 
A)  Critical thinking evaluates information and scientific research to make reasonable conclusions. 
B)  Everyday thinking evaluates information and scientific research to make reasonable conclusions. 
C)  Critical thinking relies on personal examples more than scientific evidence for making conclusions. 
D)  Critical thinking and everyday thinking often result in the same conclusions.

You are discussing your psychology class with your aunt Annalise.She asks you,"Can psychology really help people study?" You correctly answer,

René Descartes's idea of dualism,that the mind and body are separate,was based largely on ________ beliefs of his time.

Gestalt theory is based on the idea that

A) Describe the nature/nurture debate. B) Discuss the modern view regarding the nature/nurture debate.

Informed consent means that

The more time Annie devoted to studying,the better her scores on exams.This fact illustrates a(n)

Barry states that psychology is the study of mental activity.Candace remarks that psychology is the science of behavior.Which is the correct evaluation of these two statements?

Explain correlational methods and provide two personal examples of correlations in your own life.Hint: Think of two variables in your personal life that are strongly related to each other.

If you are asked to list all the thoughts and experiences you have while answering a test question,you would be engaging in

A) Discuss the key ideas underlying structuralism and functionalism. B) Explain how these schools of thought are different from each other.

Which of the following is an example of critical thinking?

The shared beliefs,values,rules,and customs that exist within a group make up a person's

Dr.Jahrel has designed a study that uses surveys to collect data on students' opinions regarding the use of drugs on campus.What responsibility does Dr.Jahrel have before he starts collecting data?

The psychologist who would be mostly likely to focus on mental functions,such as problem solving and decision making,would be a

The purpose of an institutional review board is to

Why is the first step in critical thinking to ask,"What is the claim I am being asked to accept?"

A researcher believes that presenting possible suspects in a lineup one at a time instead of in a group would lead to more accurate identification of the true suspect.This belief represents a(n)

Dr.Ebrahim examines how children's friendships change through the elementary and middle school years.Dr.Ebrahim is a(n) ________ psychologist.

Which of the following questions is debated by both early philosophers and psychologists?

Talisa is writing a paper on critical thinking.She wants to explain how critical thinking differs from everyday thinking.Accordingly,which sentence is Talisa most likely to include in her paper about the differences between critical thinking and everyday thinking?

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Exam 1: Introducing the World of Psychology

You are discussing your psychology class with your aunt Annalise.She asks you,"Can psychology really help people study?" You correctly answer,

René Descartes's idea of dualism,that the mind and body are separate,was based largely on ________ beliefs of his time.

Gestalt theory is based on the idea that

A) Describe the nature/nurture debate. B) Discuss the modern view regarding the nature/nurture debate.

Informed consent means that

The more time Annie devoted to studying,the better her scores on exams.This fact illustrates a(n)

Barry states that psychology is the study of mental activity.Candace remarks that psychology is the science of behavior.Which is the correct evaluation of these two statements?

Explain correlational methods and provide two personal examples of correlations in your own life.Hint: Think of two variables in your personal life that are strongly related to each other.

If you are asked to list all the thoughts and experiences you have while answering a test question,you would be engaging in

A) Discuss the key ideas underlying structuralism and functionalism. B) Explain how these schools of thought are different from each other.

Which of the following is an example of critical thinking?

The shared beliefs,values,rules,and customs that exist within a group make up a person's

Dr.Jahrel has designed a study that uses surveys to collect data on students' opinions regarding the use of drugs on campus.What responsibility does Dr.Jahrel have before he starts collecting data?

The psychologist who would be mostly likely to focus on mental functions,such as problem solving and decision making,would be a

The purpose of an institutional review board is to

Why is the first step in critical thinking to ask,"What is the claim I am being asked to accept?"

A researcher believes that presenting possible suspects in a lineup one at a time instead of in a group would lead to more accurate identification of the true suspect.This belief represents a(n)

Dr.Ebrahim examines how children's friendships change through the elementary and middle school years.Dr.Ebrahim is a(n) ________ psychologist.

Which of the following questions is debated by both early philosophers and psychologists?

Talisa is writing a paper on critical thinking.She wants to explain how critical thinking differs from everyday thinking.Accordingly,which sentence is Talisa most likely to include in her paper about the differences between critical thinking and everyday thinking?

The Role of Biology in Psychology

Consciousness

Development Across the Life Span

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sex, gender, and Sexuality

Health and Well-Being

Social Psychology

Self and Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatments

Filters