Question 1

Animals and people whose behavior is being investigated are referred to as

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A)  ​participants. 
B)  experimental subjects. 
C)  ​control variables. 
D)  extraneous variables. 
A)  ​participants. 
B)  experimental subjects. 
C)  ​control variables. 
D)  extraneous variables. B

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding the process of introspection is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  People often disagreed regarding the perceptions they obtained during introspection. 
B)  Introspection was the main technique utilized by the behaviorists. 
C)  Wundt first used the method of introspection in his lab to probe his reactions to various stimuli. 
D)  Introspection is still used today as one source of insight in studies of hypnosis, meditation, problem solving, and moods. 
A)  People often disagreed regarding the perceptions they obtained during introspection. 
B)  Introspection was the main technique utilized by the behaviorists. 
C)  Wundt first used the method of introspection in his lab to probe his reactions to various stimuli. 
D)  Introspection is still used today as one source of insight in studies of hypnosis, meditation, problem solving, and moods. B

Question 3

The tendency for females to be underrepresented as research subjects and female topics to be ignored by many investigators is referred to as __________ in research.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​gender bias 
B)  ​the courtesy bias 
C)  ​the observer effect 
D)  ​proportionate sampling 
A)  ​gender bias 
B)  ​the courtesy bias 
C)  ​the observer effect 
D)  ​proportionate sampling A

Question 4

Psychologists who advocate the biopsychological view

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A)  limit the scope of their study to animals. 
B)  are concerned primarily with environmental influences on behavior. 
C)  explore interactions between humans and other living things. 
D)  attempt to explain behavior in terms of physical processes. 
A)  limit the scope of their study to animals. 
B)  are concerned primarily with environmental influences on behavior. 
C)  explore interactions between humans and other living things. 
D)  attempt to explain behavior in terms of physical processes.

Question 5

Regarding psychology in the media, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychology is a popular topic in contemporary media. 
B)  Most of the time, media stories regarding psychology are based more on critical thinking and science rather than just entertainment value. 
C)  Modern media, especially the Internet, function as a giant "echo chamber" awash with rumors, hoaxes, half-truths, and urban legends. 
D)  Reports in the popular media tend to be made with a definite bias toward reporting "astonishing" findings and telling interesting stories. 
A)  Psychology is a popular topic in contemporary media. 
B)  Most of the time, media stories regarding psychology are based more on critical thinking and science rather than just entertainment value. 
C)  Modern media, especially the Internet, function as a giant "echo chamber" awash with rumors, hoaxes, half-truths, and urban legends. 
D)  Reports in the popular media tend to be made with a definite bias toward reporting "astonishing" findings and telling interesting stories.

Question 6

In 1901, Karl Marbe couldn't know that by documenting an example of the cognitive unconscious in action, he set in motion a debate that would soon result in the rejection of

Accepted Answer

A)  ​humanism. 
B)  behaviorism. 
C)  ​psychoanalysis. 
D)  ​introspectionism. 
A)  ​humanism. 
B)  behaviorism. 
C)  ​psychoanalysis. 
D)  ​introspectionism.

Question 7

The concept of natural selection was adapted to the study of human behavior by the followers of which school of thought in psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  humanism 
B)  Gestaltism 
C)  structuralism 
D)  functionalism 
A)  humanism 
B)  Gestaltism 
C)  structuralism 
D)  functionalism

Question 8

Regarding astrology, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A study of more than 3,000 predictions by famous astrologers found thatonly a small percentage of the predictions were accurate with the successful predictions tended to be vague or easily guessed from current events. 
B)  No connection has been found between one's astrological sign and leadership, physical characteristics, intelligence, or career choices. 
C)  Couples whose astrological signs are compatible have been shown to have a lower divorce rate than those couples with incompatible signs. 
D)  To date, no astrologer has offered a convincing explanation of how the positions of the planets at a person's birth affect his or her future. 
A)  A study of more than 3,000 predictions by famous astrologers found thatonly a small percentage of the predictions were accurate with the successful predictions tended to be vague or easily guessed from current events. 
B)  No connection has been found between one's astrological sign and leadership, physical characteristics, intelligence, or career choices. 
C)  Couples whose astrological signs are compatible have been shown to have a lower divorce rate than those couples with incompatible signs. 
D)  To date, no astrologer has offered a convincing explanation of how the positions of the planets at a person's birth affect his or her future.

Question 9

Regarding structuralists and their research, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Although even Wundt didn't think that you could do that, the structuralists tried to explore mental chemistry, mostly by using introspection. 
B)  ​The structuralists were able to settle any intersubjective differences in their perceptions through the use of systematic observations. 
C)  ​Wundt's students Marbe and Titchener quarreled about imageless thought with Titchener accusing Marbe of using shoddy methods. 
D)  ​Despite its limitations, introspection is still used as one source of insight in studies of hypnosis, meditation, problem solving, moods, and many other topics. 
A)  ​Although even Wundt didn't think that you could do that, the structuralists tried to explore mental chemistry, mostly by using introspection. 
B)  ​The structuralists were able to settle any intersubjective differences in their perceptions through the use of systematic observations. 
C)  ​Wundt's students Marbe and Titchener quarreled about imageless thought with Titchener accusing Marbe of using shoddy methods. 
D)  ​Despite its limitations, introspection is still used as one source of insight in studies of hypnosis, meditation, problem solving, moods, and many other topics.

Question 10

Which of the following is an approach to psychology that focuses on human experience, problems, potentials, and ideals and stresses subjective factors, such as one's self-image, self-evaluation, and frame of reference?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodynamic 
B)  humanism 
C)  structuralism 
D)  behaviorism 
A)  psychodynamic 
B)  humanism 
C)  structuralism 
D)  behaviorism

Question 11

Which area of specialization in psychology is primarily interested in how individuals remember, reason, and solve problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  comparative 
B)  sensation and perception 
C)  developmental 
D)  cognitive 
A)  comparative 
B)  sensation and perception 
C)  developmental 
D)  cognitive

Question 12

Antoine is conducting an experiment on the effects of room color on people's ability to concentrate.The independent variable would be the

Accepted Answer

A)  subjects' overall intelligence. 
B)  size of the room. 
C)  room color. 
D)  ability to concentrate. 
A)  subjects' overall intelligence. 
B)  size of the room. 
C)  room color. 
D)  ability to concentrate.

Question 13

Suppose you want to find out if using smart glasses while driving a car affects the likelihood of having an accident.Driving ability as defined by the scores achieved on a test of driving ability would be the __________variable.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Professor Reed asked her introductory psychology students to give an example of a covert behavior.Which of the following would be an example of a covert behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  daydreaming about the coming weekend 
B)  sneezing into a handkerchief 
C)  gesturing to someone to come over to the group 
D)  telling the class to be quiet by saying "shhh" softly 
A)  daydreaming about the coming weekend 
B)  sneezing into a handkerchief 
C)  gesturing to someone to come over to the group 
D)  telling the class to be quiet by saying "shhh" softly

Question 15

Which of the following is a form of critical thinking based on a careful collection of evidence, accurate descriptions and measurements, precise definitions, controlled observations, and repeatable results?

Accepted Answer

A)  intuitive analysis 
B)  the introspective method 
C)  the scientific method 
D)  theoretical projection 
A)  intuitive analysis 
B)  the introspective method 
C)  the scientific method 
D)  theoretical projection

Question 16

Jane goes to a phrenologist.What can she expect from this practitioner?

Accepted Answer

A)  He will predict her future by reading the lines on her palms. 
B)  He will explain her personality traits by feeling the bumps on her skull. 
C)  He will explain her personality traits by analyzing a copy of her handwriting. 
D)  He will explain how her life is influenced by the position of the stars and planets at her birth. 
A)  He will predict her future by reading the lines on her palms. 
B)  He will explain her personality traits by feeling the bumps on her skull. 
C)  He will explain her personality traits by analyzing a copy of her handwriting. 
D)  He will explain how her life is influenced by the position of the stars and planets at her birth.

Question 17

Functionalism promoted the study of people at work, which is called __________ psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  industrial/organizational 
B)  forensic 
C)  comparative 
D)  humanistic 
A)  industrial/organizational 
B)  forensic 
C)  comparative 
D)  humanistic

Question 18

Because he rejected introspection and believed that covert mental events, such as thinking, were inappropriate topics for scientific psychology and not needed to explain behavior, B.F.Skinner would be considered a

Accepted Answer

A)  ​psychoanalyst. 
B)  ​radical behaviorist. 
C)  psychodynamic psychologist. 
D)  ​humanistic psychologist. 
A)  ​psychoanalyst. 
B)  ​radical behaviorist. 
C)  psychodynamic psychologist. 
D)  ​humanistic psychologist.

Question 19

Apsychologist might know more about what's going on in your mind than you do becauseobjective scientific methods are more accurate than the subjective technique of

Accepted Answer

A)  ​introspection. 
B)  ​behaviorism. 
C)  ​correlation. 
D)  ​meta-analysis. 
A)  ​introspection. 
B)  ​behaviorism. 
C)  ​correlation. 
D)  ​meta-analysis.

Question 20

Manuel is a psychologist employed by the human relations department of a car manufacturer.He helps select job applicants and also helps to improve workplace conditions and work relationships so that the company can operate effectively.Manuel is most likely a(n)__________ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

A)  personality 
B)  forensic 
C)  educational 
D)  industrial-organizational 
A)  personality 
B)  forensic 
C)  educational 
D)  industrial-organizational

Animals and people whose behavior is being investigated are referred to as

Which of the following statements regarding the process of introspection is FALSE?

The tendency for females to be underrepresented as research subjects and female topics to be ignored by many investigators is referred to as __________ in research.

Psychologists who advocate the biopsychological view

Regarding psychology in the media, which of the following statements is FALSE?

In 1901, Karl Marbe couldn't know that by documenting an example of the cognitive unconscious in action, he set in motion a debate that would soon result in the rejection of

The concept of natural selection was adapted to the study of human behavior by the followers of which school of thought in psychology?

Regarding astrology, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding structuralists and their research, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following is an approach to psychology that focuses on human experience, problems, potentials, and ideals and stresses subjective factors, such as one's self-image, self-evaluation, and frame of reference?

Which area of specialization in psychology is primarily interested in how individuals remember, reason, and solve problems?

Antoine is conducting an experiment on the effects of room color on people's ability to concentrate.The independent variable would be the

Suppose you want to find out if using smart glasses while driving a car affects the likelihood of having an accident.Driving ability as defined by the scores achieved on a test of driving ability would be the __________variable.

Professor Reed asked her introductory psychology students to give an example of a covert behavior.Which of the following would be an example of a covert behavior?

Which of the following is a form of critical thinking based on a careful collection of evidence, accurate descriptions and measurements, precise definitions, controlled observations, and repeatable results?

Jane goes to a phrenologist.What can she expect from this practitioner?

Functionalism promoted the study of people at work, which is called __________ psychology.

Because he rejected introspection and believed that covert mental events, such as thinking, were inappropriate topics for scientific psychology and not needed to explain behavior, B.F.Skinner would be considered a

Apsychologist might know more about what's going on in your mind than you do becauseobjective scientific methods are more accurate than the subjective technique of

Manuel is a psychologist employed by the human relations department of a car manufacturer.He helps select job applicants and also helps to improve workplace conditions and work relationships so that the company can operate effectively.Manuel is most likely a(n)__________ psychologist.

Brain and Behavior.

Human Development

Sensation and Perception.

States of Consciousness.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

Motivation and Emotion.

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

Personality.

Health, Stress, and Coping.

Psychological Disorders.

Therapies.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

Applied Psychology.

Filters

Exam 1: Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Animals and people whose behavior is being investigated are referred to as

Which of the following statements regarding the process of introspection is FALSE?

The tendency for females to be underrepresented as research subjects and female topics to be ignored by many investigators is referred to as __________ in research.

Psychologists who advocate the biopsychological view

Regarding psychology in the media, which of the following statements is FALSE?

In 1901, Karl Marbe couldn't know that by documenting an example of the cognitive unconscious in action, he set in motion a debate that would soon result in the rejection of

The concept of natural selection was adapted to the study of human behavior by the followers of which school of thought in psychology?

Regarding astrology, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding structuralists and their research, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

Which of the following is an approach to psychology that focuses on human experience, problems, potentials, and ideals and stresses subjective factors, such as one's self-image, self-evaluation, and frame of reference?

Which area of specialization in psychology is primarily interested in how individuals remember, reason, and solve problems?

Antoine is conducting an experiment on the effects of room color on people's ability to concentrate.The independent variable would be the

Suppose you want to find out if using smart glasses while driving a car affects the likelihood of having an accident.Driving ability as defined by the scores achieved on a test of driving ability would be the __________variable.

Professor Reed asked her introductory psychology students to give an example of a covert behavior.Which of the following would be an example of a covert behavior?

Which of the following is a form of critical thinking based on a careful collection of evidence, accurate descriptions and measurements, precise definitions, controlled observations, and repeatable results?

Jane goes to a phrenologist.What can she expect from this practitioner?

Functionalism promoted the study of people at work, which is called __________ psychology.

Because he rejected introspection and believed that covert mental events, such as thinking, were inappropriate topics for scientific psychology and not needed to explain behavior, B.F.Skinner would be considered a

Apsychologist might know more about what's going on in your mind than you do becauseobjective scientific methods are more accurate than the subjective technique of

Manuel is a psychologist employed by the human relations department of a car manufacturer.He helps select job applicants and also helps to improve workplace conditions and work relationships so that the company can operate effectively.Manuel is most likely a(n)__________ psychologist.

Brain and Behavior.

Human Development

Sensation and Perception.

States of Consciousness.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

Motivation and Emotion.

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

Personality.

Health, Stress, and Coping.

Psychological Disorders.

Therapies.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

Applied Psychology.

Filters

Regarding structuralists and their research, which of the following statements is FALSE?