Exam 1: The Science of Psychology

All of the following variables, except for ________, would likely show a negative correlation.

Describe one of the eight common ethical guidelines for conducting research.

The process of establishing causal relationships is associated most with:

Evolutionary psychology might suggest that certain cognitive strategies and goals are built into the brain because:

Mei was sent to the school psychologist to be tested. Based on her IQ scores, it was decided that she would do well in the gifted child program. This is an example of which goal of psychology?

A scientist, conducting a research study on sleep and learning, questions her own objectivity and decides to let a third person, not associated with conducting the experiment, score the tests. The scientist is probably trying to eliminate __________.

Psychologists use research techniques based on __________.

The majority of psychologists work in ________.

Which topic would NOT be investigated by a psychologist if the definition of psychology were limited to "the science of behavior"?

Paul records data that indicate that the number of hot chocolates sold at the concession stand increases as temperature outside decreases (for example, more hot chocolates are purchased during late fall than late spring). Which of the following statements is the most accurate depiction of this finding?

Diffusion of responsibility is the tendency to feel that someone else is responsible for responding in a crisis situation.

The editors of Scientific American are able to obtain a representative sample of their readers in order to assess their attitudes toward preservation of the rainforests in Costa Rica. When interpreting the results of their survey, the editors will be able to ________.

Two groups of graduate students were given rats and were told to teach them how to run mazes. Group 1 was told that they had "very smart" rats that should learn quickly. Group 2 was told that they had "very stupid" rats that should learn slowly. In actuality, neither group was any different, and the rats were randomly assigned. In spite of that, when the experiment concluded, Group 1 rats had learned the maze much more quickly. How can that be explained?

A subset of cases selected from a larger population is a __________.

Which perspective focuses on free will and self-actualization?

The class is playing a game of Jeopardy! and it is your turn. "I'll take Specialties in Psychology for $300." The revealed answer is, "These psychological professionals work with situations in which evironmental conditions may have an impact on mental health." What will you say?

A psychologist is interested in finding out why married couples seemingly begin to look like each other after several years of marriage. This psychologist is most interested in the goal of

In an experiment, the group of subjects to which the experimental group is compared is called the:

The primary method of investigation used by structuralists was:

Which of the following is NOT a strength of the experiment as a research method?