Question 1

The predicted outcome of an experiment or an educated guess about the relationship between variables is called a theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In conducting a survey on computer use, the fact that many people do not want to admit that they don't know how to use a computer is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  observer bias. 
B)  researcher bias. 
C)  nonrepresentative sample. 
D)  courtesy bias. 
A)  observer bias. 
B)  researcher bias. 
C)  nonrepresentative sample. 
D)  courtesy bias.

Question 3

Raul is writing his psychology term paper on "attention deficit disorder." To find information about his topic, he goes to a specialized online database offered by the American Psychological Association. He searches for his topic by entering the key words with each record in this database consisting of an abstract plus notes about the author, title, and source. Raul is using the online database known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Raul is writing his psychology term paper...

Question 4

In an experiment, the group that serves as a point of reference for comparison with the results of the experimental group is the __________ group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In an experiment, the group that serves...

Question 5

Psychology's history as a science began in

Accepted Answer

A)  1848 at Harvard University. 
B)  1879 in Leipzig, Germany. 
C)  1895 in Vienna, Austria. 
D)  1905 in Paris, France. 
A)  1848 at Harvard University. 
B)  1879 in Leipzig, Germany. 
C)  1895 in Vienna, Austria. 
D)  1905 in Paris, France.

Question 6

The cowboy who praises his horse for its "loyalty and devotion" to its master is committing the __________error.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cowboy who praises his horse for...

Question 7

Most of the time the stories in the media regarding psychology are based more on critical thinking or science than on just entertainment value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Both research participant bias and researcher bias can be controlled by

Accepted Answer

A)  randomly selecting one's participants. 
B)  using a single-blind experiment. 
C)  using a double-blind experiment. 
D)  randomly assigning participants to the experimental and control groups. 
A)  randomly selecting one's participants. 
B)  using a single-blind experiment. 
C)  using a double-blind experiment. 
D)  randomly assigning participants to the experimental and control groups.

Question 9

The graph shown depicts a __________ correlation.

Accepted Answer

A)  zero 
B)  perfect positive 
C)  perfect negative 
D)  causal 
A)  zero 
B)  perfect positive 
C)  perfect negative 
D)  causal

Question 10

Sandra claims that Antoine's anxiety originates from unresolved sexual conflicts residing in his unconscious. Sandra's interpretation of Antoine's condition is consistent with the __________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviorist 
B)  humanistic 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  cognitive 
A)  behaviorist 
B)  humanistic 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  cognitive

Question 11

You meet a young lady who giggles after every sentence she says. You conclude that she is a very happy person, but you later find that her giggling is due to nervousness in meeting new people. This story suggests that it is important to distinguish between

Accepted Answer

A)  individual cases and generalizations. 
B)  correlation and causation. 
C)  control groups and experimental groups. 
D)  observation and inference. 
A)  individual cases and generalizations. 
B)  correlation and causation. 
C)  control groups and experimental groups. 
D)  observation and inference.

Question 12

Jody is taking an objective test. One of the answers, which he must decide whether it is true or false, includes superlatives such as most, least, best, worst, largest, or smallest. Jody is test-wise and knows that answers with superlatives are usually ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jody is taking an objective test. One...

Question 13

When a psychologist draws and utilizes aspects from many different psychological theories and approaches, we say that the psychologist is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a psychologist draws and utilizes aspects...

Question 14

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 the stories in the media regarding psychology are based more on critical thinking or science than on 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 the stories in the media regarding psychology are based more on critical thinking or science than on 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 15

Discuss the survey method, including when it is used, how it is conducted, its advantages and limitations, and the increasing use of Internet surveys.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that when psychologi

Question 16

The manager of a grocery store shows you and your friend a tabloid headline "Flu Shots Have Been Proven to Cause the Flu." The manager says, "Those folks are right because every time I have ever taken a flu shot, I've gotten the flu." Your friend says, "Well, that settles it. I'm not taking a flu shot." As a critical thinker, what would you tell your friend?

Accepted Answer

Answer will include the suggestions for

Question 17

A single-blind experiment would most likely be used to minimize the

Accepted Answer

A)  researcher bias. 
B)  correlation versus causation problems. 
C)  problem of obtaining a representative sample. 
D)  research participant bias. 
A)  researcher bias. 
B)  correlation versus causation problems. 
C)  problem of obtaining a representative sample. 
D)  research participant bias.

Question 18

If you are conducting research to determine why people tend to be more aggressive when they are uncomfortable, then you are attempting to meet which goal in psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  prediction 
B)  description 
C)  control 
D)  understanding 
A)  prediction 
B)  description 
C)  control 
D)  understanding

Question 19

If the correlations between one's self-concept and academic performance were positive, we could say that

Accepted Answer

A)  academic performance and self-concept are largely unrelated. 
B)  poor academic performance causes a poor self-concept. 
C)  a positive self-concept causes high academic performance. 
D)  a self-concept and academic performance are related, but no causal relationship has been established. 
A)  academic performance and self-concept are largely unrelated. 
B)  poor academic performance causes a poor self-concept. 
C)  a positive self-concept causes high academic performance. 
D)  a self-concept and academic performance are related, but no causal relationship has been established.

Question 20

The anthropomorphic error would pose the greatest problem for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical psychologist 
B)  Freudian psychologist 
C)  humanist 
D)  comparative psychologist 
A)  clinical psychologist 
B)  Freudian psychologist 
C)  humanist 
D)  comparative psychologist

The predicted outcome of an experiment or an educated guess about the relationship between variables is called a theory.

In conducting a survey on computer use, the fact that many people do not want to admit that they don't know how to use a computer is called a(n)

In an experiment, the group that serves as a point of reference for comparison with the results of the experimental group is the __________ group.

Psychology's history as a science began in

The cowboy who praises his horse for its "loyalty and devotion" to its master is committing the __________error.

Most of the time the stories in the media regarding psychology are based more on critical thinking or science than on just entertainment value.

Both research participant bias and researcher bias can be controlled by

The graph shown depicts a __________ correlation.

Sandra claims that Antoine's anxiety originates from unresolved sexual conflicts residing in his unconscious. Sandra's interpretation of Antoine's condition is consistent with the __________ perspective.

You meet a young lady who giggles after every sentence she says. You conclude that she is a very happy person, but you later find that her giggling is due to nervousness in meeting new people. This story suggests that it is important to distinguish between

Jody is taking an objective test. One of the answers, which he must decide whether it is true or false, includes superlatives such as most, least, best, worst, largest, or smallest. Jody is test-wise and knows that answers with superlatives are usually ___________.

When a psychologist draws and utilizes aspects from many different psychological theories and approaches, we say that the psychologist is __________.

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

Discuss the survey method, including when it is used, how it is conducted, its advantages and limitations, and the increasing use of Internet surveys.

A single-blind experiment would most likely be used to minimize the

If you are conducting research to determine why people tend to be more aggressive when they are uncomfortable, then you are attempting to meet which goal in psychology?

If the correlations between one's self-concept and academic performance were positive, we could say that

The anthropomorphic error would pose the greatest problem for which of the following?

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Exam 1: Introducing Psychology

The predicted outcome of an experiment or an educated guess about the relationship between variables is called a theory.

In conducting a survey on computer use, the fact that many people do not want to admit that they don't know how to use a computer is called a(n)

In an experiment, the group that serves as a point of reference for comparison with the results of the experimental group is the __________ group.

Psychology's history as a science began in

The cowboy who praises his horse for its "loyalty and devotion" to its master is committing the __________error.

Most of the time the stories in the media regarding psychology are based more on critical thinking or science than on just entertainment value.

Both research participant bias and researcher bias can be controlled by

The graph shown depicts a __________ correlation.

Sandra claims that Antoine's anxiety originates from unresolved sexual conflicts residing in his unconscious. Sandra's interpretation of Antoine's condition is consistent with the __________ perspective.

You meet a young lady who giggles after every sentence she says. You conclude that she is a very happy person, but you later find that her giggling is due to nervousness in meeting new people. This story suggests that it is important to distinguish between

Jody is taking an objective test. One of the answers, which he must decide whether it is true or false, includes superlatives such as most, least, best, worst, largest, or smallest. Jody is test-wise and knows that answers with superlatives are usually ___________.

When a psychologist draws and utilizes aspects from many different psychological theories and approaches, we say that the psychologist is __________.

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

Discuss the survey method, including when it is used, how it is conducted, its advantages and limitations, and the increasing use of Internet surveys.

A single-blind experiment would most likely be used to minimize the

If you are conducting research to determine why people tend to be more aggressive when they are uncomfortable, then you are attempting to meet which goal in psychology?

If the correlations between one's self-concept and academic performance were positive, we could say that

The anthropomorphic error would pose the greatest problem for which of the following?

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Sexuality

Personality

Health Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Herapies

Social Psychology

Applied Psychology

Filters