Exam 1: Introduction to the Science of Psychology

Megan believes she has found a medication that will greatly reduce the symptoms of depression, so she decides to conduct an experiment to test her . She randomly assigns depressed people to one of two groups. One group of participants takes the medication, while the other group gets only sugar pills. The latter group is receiving a .

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Question 61

Kwong is interested in the effects of age on people's problem-solving skills. He has pulled together data from ten studies in various psychology subfields. By using statistical tools, Kwong intends to determine whether any patterns can be found in the data. Kwong is most likely a __________ psychologist.

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Question 62

Sima believes that wearing black clothing causes people to behave more aggressively. In her experiment, she randomly assigns people into two groups. In Group A, participants are given black shirts to wear, while participants in Group B are given white shirts to wear. Each participant is then asked to play a violent video game for fifteen minutes and his or her score is computed. In this experiment, each participant's video game score is the __________ variable.

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Question 63

Jami says to her therapist, Len, "I really want to understand myself better. That is why I am in therapy." Len replies, "Then we will have to start digging in your past and understanding all of the unconscious motives that cause you to be who you are." Len probably takes a(n)__________ approach to psychology.

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Question 64

Dr. Binyamin focuses on how neurotransmitter activity differs when people with a calm disposition face a crisis and experience increased stress levels. Dr. Binyamin probably takes the __________ approach to psychology.

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Question 65

In attempting to explain behavior, B. F. Skinner focused on

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Question 66

Which of the following is not a sociocultural factor in human behavior?

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Question 67

Laura conducted a study to determine whether her new "puppet" therapy works better than the traditional "talking" therapy. After randomly assigning her own patients to either the "puppet" or "talking" group, Laura herself administered the therapy. This study is most obviously flawed due to the potential for

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Question 68

Dr. Trentini tells his students that he wants them to write their paper is the most straightforward manner possible. "Don't overstate your points," he says. "Remember the law of parsimony." As a student in this class, you know that Dr. Trentini is reminding you that

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Question 69

Within a scientific discipline, the focus of investigation is often cyclical in nature. In psychology, the cycle is represented by an emphasis on the study of in the 1880s and on the study of in the 1980s.

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Question 70

A researcher interested in measuring characteristics such as agreeableness or openness to experience would probably be a __________ psychologist.

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Question 71

Pavan decided to try introspection as a way to study mental processes. Which approach to the study of consciousness was he following?

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Question 72

What research topic would lend itself best to naturalistic observation?

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Question 73

A psychologist following the __________ approach is most likely to believe that people are driven to actions by unseen behaviors that are locked deep in their unconscious, hidden from their own awareness.

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Question 74

The tasks of a(n)__________ psychologist include improving supervisors' leadership skills, creating maximum-efficiency work groups, and suggesting other research-based programs designed to increase efficiency.

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Question 75

Researchers have found that infants may have an innate ability to respond to faces. These researchers suggest that an interest in human faces may have developed because it helps newborns focus on their only source of food and care. These researchers are most likely following a(n)__________ approach.

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Question 76

Cory is holding a bright purple ball. He is attempting to describe in detail the experience of feeling and seeing the ball, as well as reporting any internal reactions that holding the ball creates. Cory is engaging in

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Question 77

For the summer, Hailey obtains an assistant position for a research team of health psychologists. The focus of their research will most likely investigate the relationship between

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Question 78

Professor Xidis claims females tolerate infidelity by their spouses more than males do because males have to make sure they're not committing their resources to raising another male's offspring. Professor Xidis is probably taking the __________ approach to psychology.

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Question 79

A psychologist with a humanistic approach would state that behavior is driven by

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Question 80

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Dr. Binyamin focuses on how neurotransmitter activity differs when people with a calm disposition face a crisis and experience increased stress levels. Dr. Binyamin probably takes the __________ approach to psychology.

In attempting to explain behavior, B. F. Skinner focused on

Which of the following is not a sociocultural factor in human behavior?

Dr. Trentini tells his students that he wants them to write their paper is the most straightforward manner possible. "Don't overstate your points," he says. "Remember the law of parsimony." As a student in this class, you know that Dr. Trentini is reminding you that

Within a scientific discipline, the focus of investigation is often cyclical in nature. In psychology, the cycle is represented by an emphasis on the study of in the 1880s and on the study of in the 1980s.

A researcher interested in measuring characteristics such as agreeableness or openness to experience would probably be a __________ psychologist.

Pavan decided to try introspection as a way to study mental processes. Which approach to the study of consciousness was he following?

What research topic would lend itself best to naturalistic observation?

A psychologist following the __________ approach is most likely to believe that people are driven to actions by unseen behaviors that are locked deep in their unconscious, hidden from their own awareness.

The tasks of a(n)__________ psychologist include improving supervisors' leadership skills, creating maximum-efficiency work groups, and suggesting other research-based programs designed to increase efficiency.

Researchers have found that infants may have an innate ability to respond to faces. These researchers suggest that an interest in human faces may have developed because it helps newborns focus on their only source of food and care. These researchers are most likely following a(n)__________ approach.

Cory is holding a bright purple ball. He is attempting to describe in detail the experience of feeling and seeing the ball, as well as reporting any internal reactions that holding the ball creates. Cory is engaging in

For the summer, Hailey obtains an assistant position for a research team of health psychologists. The focus of their research will most likely investigate the relationship between

Professor Xidis claims females tolerate infidelity by their spouses more than males do because males have to make sure they're not committing their resources to raising another male's offspring. Professor Xidis is probably taking the __________ approach to psychology.

A psychologist with a humanistic approach would state that behavior is driven by

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Exam 1: Introduction to the Science of Psychology

Dr. Binyamin focuses on how neurotransmitter activity differs when people with a calm disposition face a crisis and experience increased stress levels. Dr. Binyamin probably takes the __________ approach to psychology.

In attempting to explain behavior, B. F. Skinner focused on

Which of the following is not a sociocultural factor in human behavior?

Dr. Trentini tells his students that he wants them to write their paper is the most straightforward manner possible. "Don't overstate your points," he says. "Remember the law of parsimony." As a student in this class, you know that Dr. Trentini is reminding you that

Within a scientific discipline, the focus of investigation is often cyclical in nature. In psychology, the cycle is represented by an emphasis on the study of __________ in the 1880s and on the study of __________ in the 1980s.

A researcher interested in measuring characteristics such as agreeableness or openness to experience would probably be a __________ psychologist.

Pavan decided to try introspection as a way to study mental processes. Which approach to the study of consciousness was he following?

What research topic would lend itself best to naturalistic observation?

A psychologist following the __________ approach is most likely to believe that people are driven to actions by unseen behaviors that are locked deep in their unconscious, hidden from their own awareness.

The tasks of a(n)__________ psychologist include improving supervisors' leadership skills, creating maximum-efficiency work groups, and suggesting other research-based programs designed to increase efficiency.

Cory is holding a bright purple ball. He is attempting to describe in detail the experience of feeling and seeing the ball, as well as reporting any internal reactions that holding the ball creates. Cory is engaging in

For the summer, Hailey obtains an assistant position for a research team of health psychologists. The focus of their research will most likely investigate the relationship between

Professor Xidis claims females tolerate infidelity by their spouses more than males do because males have to make sure they're not committing their resources to raising another male's offspring. Professor Xidis is probably taking the __________ approach to psychology.

A psychologist with a humanistic approach would state that behavior is driven by

Biological Aspects of Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thought, Language, and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Development

Health, Stress, and Coping

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Social Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Neuropsychology

Filters

Within a scientific discipline, the focus of investigation is often cyclical in nature. In psychology, the cycle is represented by an emphasis on the study of in the 1880s and on the study of in the 1980s.