Question 1

The experimental and control groups should be the same in every respect except for the

Accepted Answer

A)  number of subjects in each group. 
B)  variation created by the manipulation of the independent variable. 
C)  assumptions underlying the research question. 
D)  method of measuring the dependent variable. 
A)  number of subjects in each group. 
B)  variation created by the manipulation of the independent variable. 
C)  assumptions underlying the research question. 
D)  method of measuring the dependent variable. B

Question 2

Research indicates that people who have heartfelt religious convictions are

Accepted Answer

A)  more likely to be happy than people who are non-religious. 
B)  less happy than people who are non-religious. 
C)  neither more nor less happy than people who are non-religious. 
D)  less happy than people who are non-religious because they have less community support. 
A)  more likely to be happy than people who are non-religious. 
B)  less happy than people who are non-religious. 
C)  neither more nor less happy than people who are non-religious. 
D)  less happy than people who are non-religious because they have less community support. A

Question 3

An educational researcher wants to determine whether diet causes children to learn better in school. In this study, the independent variable is

Accepted Answer

A)  the children. 
B)  the type of diet. 
C)  the age of the children. 
D)  a measure of learning. 
A)  the children. 
B)  the type of diet. 
C)  the age of the children. 
D)  a measure of learning. B

Question 4

With technology such as Facebook available, Americans report

Accepted Answer

A)  more friends than ever before. 
B)  a sense of loneliness and isolation related to the superficial communication in the online world. 
C)  a decreased number of people suffering from an intimacy deficit. 
D)  we spend more time with each other instead of with technology. 
A)  more friends than ever before. 
B)  a sense of loneliness and isolation related to the superficial communication in the online world. 
C)  a decreased number of people suffering from an intimacy deficit. 
D)  we spend more time with each other instead of with technology.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an explanation described in the textbook that has been offered to explain the paradox of progress?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mental demands of modern life have become so complex, confusing, and contradictory that most of us are "in over our heads." 
B)  Individuals become more easily bored now than ever before because technological advances have made modern life too easy for us. 
C)  Individuals spend more time with technology and less time with others, which has left an increasing number of people suffering from an intimacy deficit. 
D)  Individuals in modern consumer societies suffer from "affluenza," which undermines our physical health and emotional well-being. 
A)  The mental demands of modern life have become so complex, confusing, and contradictory that most of us are "in over our heads." 
B)  Individuals become more easily bored now than ever before because technological advances have made modern life too easy for us. 
C)  Individuals spend more time with technology and less time with others, which has left an increasing number of people suffering from an intimacy deficit. 
D)  Individuals in modern consumer societies suffer from "affluenza," which undermines our physical health and emotional well-being.

Question 6

The technological advances of the past century, impressive though they may be, have not led to perceptible improvement in our collective health and happiness. This issue is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  approach-avoidance conflict. 
B)  paradox of progress. 
C)  self-realization dilemma. 
D)  correlation limitation. 
A)  approach-avoidance conflict. 
B)  paradox of progress. 
C)  self-realization dilemma. 
D)  correlation limitation.

Question 7

Drew administered a survey to his Human Sexuality classmates. After analyzing the data, he found a strong positive correlation between relationship satisfaction and sexual satisfaction. This pattern of data

Accepted Answer

A)  indicates that high sexual satisfaction causes people to have high relationship satisfaction. 
B)  indicates that high relationship satisfaction causes people to have high sexual satisfaction. 
C)  warns that he may have biased his own study. 
D)  cannot determine if there is a third variable that causes both of the satisfaction levels. 
A)  indicates that high sexual satisfaction causes people to have high relationship satisfaction. 
B)  indicates that high relationship satisfaction causes people to have high sexual satisfaction. 
C)  warns that he may have biased his own study. 
D)  cannot determine if there is a third variable that causes both of the satisfaction levels.

Question 8

An experiment is a research method in which the investigator manipulates the_____ variable and observes whether any changes occur in a(n)_____ variable as a result.

Accepted Answer

A)  control; experimental 
B)  experimental; control 
C)  independent; dependent 
D)  dependent; independent 
A)  control; experimental 
B)  experimental; control 
C)  independent; dependent 
D)  dependent; independent

Question 9

In taking lecture notes, you should take down everything exactly as said by your professor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is the basis of empiricism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Correlation 
B)  Logic 
C)  Systematic observation. 
D)  Common sense. 
A)  Correlation 
B)  Logic 
C)  Systematic observation. 
D)  Common sense.

Question 11

Which one of the following is NOT included in active listening?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focusing attention on the speaker. 
B)  Asking those around you for clarification. 
C)  Anticipating what is coming next in the lecture. 
D)  Paying attention to the speaker's nonverbal signals. 
A)  Focusing attention on the speaker. 
B)  Asking those around you for clarification. 
C)  Anticipating what is coming next in the lecture. 
D)  Paying attention to the speaker's nonverbal signals.

Question 12

All of the following appear to have a moderate impact on subjective feelings of well-being EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  health 
B)  physical attractiveness. 
C)  religious belief. 
D)  leisure activity. 
A)  health 
B)  physical attractiveness. 
C)  religious belief. 
D)  leisure activity.

Question 13

In order for your reading to be effective, it must be done

Accepted Answer

A)  with a lot of highlighting. 
B)  by active processing. 
C)  by ignoring the chapter outline. 
D)  by skipping over the textbook learning aids. 
A)  with a lot of highlighting. 
B)  by active processing. 
C)  by ignoring the chapter outline. 
D)  by skipping over the textbook learning aids.

Question 14

Clinical psychology is primarily concerned with

Accepted Answer

A)  discovering the mechanisms of learning. 
B)  the physiological processes involved in behavior. 
C)  research dealing with the structure of consciousness. 
D)  the diagnosis and treatment of psychological problems. 
A)  discovering the mechanisms of learning. 
B)  the physiological processes involved in behavior. 
C)  research dealing with the structure of consciousness. 
D)  the diagnosis and treatment of psychological problems.

Question 15

Which of the following is consistent with the information presented in the textbook regarding class attendance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Among successful students (grade average B or better), class attendance did not seem to matter. 
B)  Among unsuccessful students (grade average C- or below), class attendance did not seem to matter. 
C)  Even when an instructor delivers hard-to-follow lectures, it is important for all students to go to class. 
D)  It is only important for all students to go to class when instructors provide well-organized lectures. 
A)  Among successful students (grade average B or better), class attendance did not seem to matter. 
B)  Among unsuccessful students (grade average C- or below), class attendance did not seem to matter. 
C)  Even when an instructor delivers hard-to-follow lectures, it is important for all students to go to class. 
D)  It is only important for all students to go to class when instructors provide well-organized lectures.

Question 16

Despite having information at our fingertips through smartphone devices, most of us still complain about not having enough access to information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following best characterizes the correlation between attractiveness and subjective feelings of happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negligible 
B)  Negative, but weak. 
C)  Positive, but weak. 
D)  Positive and strong. 
A)  Negligible 
B)  Negative, but weak. 
C)  Positive, but weak. 
D)  Positive and strong.

Question 18

The best predictor of an individual's future happiness is

Accepted Answer

A)  IQ score. 
B)  past happiness. 
C)  marital status. 
D)  financial status. 
A)  IQ score. 
B)  past happiness. 
C)  marital status. 
D)  financial status.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is NOT true of correlational research methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Correlational research methods allow exploring questions that are not possible to examine with experimental procedures. 
B)  Correlational studies broaden the scope of what psychologists can study. 
C)  Correlational methods demonstrate that two variables are causally related when the results are good. 
D)  Correlational research can have a third-variable problem. 
A)  Correlational research methods allow exploring questions that are not possible to examine with experimental procedures. 
B)  Correlational studies broaden the scope of what psychologists can study. 
C)  Correlational methods demonstrate that two variables are causally related when the results are good. 
D)  Correlational research can have a third-variable problem.

Question 20

In setting up a schedule for studying, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  allow time for study breaks. 
B)  develop a new set of priorities each day. 
C)  try to get the simple, routine tasks out of the way first. 
D)  avoid the temptation to break up major assignments into smaller parts. 
A)  allow time for study breaks. 
B)  develop a new set of priorities each day. 
C)  try to get the simple, routine tasks out of the way first. 
D)  avoid the temptation to break up major assignments into smaller parts.

The experimental and control groups should be the same in every respect except for the

Research indicates that people who have heartfelt religious convictions are

An educational researcher wants to determine whether diet causes children to learn better in school. In this study, the independent variable is

With technology such as Facebook available, Americans report

Which of the following is NOT an explanation described in the textbook that has been offered to explain the paradox of progress?

The technological advances of the past century, impressive though they may be, have not led to perceptible improvement in our collective health and happiness. This issue is known as the

Drew administered a survey to his Human Sexuality classmates. After analyzing the data, he found a strong positive correlation between relationship satisfaction and sexual satisfaction. This pattern of data

An experiment is a research method in which the investigator manipulates the_ variable and observes whether any changes occur in a(n)_ variable as a result.

In taking lecture notes, you should take down everything exactly as said by your professor.

Which of the following is the basis of empiricism?

Which one of the following is NOT included in active listening?

All of the following appear to have a moderate impact on subjective feelings of well-being EXCEPT

In order for your reading to be effective, it must be done

Clinical psychology is primarily concerned with

Which of the following is consistent with the information presented in the textbook regarding class attendance?

Despite having information at our fingertips through smartphone devices, most of us still complain about not having enough access to information.

Which of the following best characterizes the correlation between attractiveness and subjective feelings of happiness?

The best predictor of an individual's future happiness is

Which of the following statements is NOT true of correlational research methods?

In setting up a schedule for studying, you should

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The experimental and control groups should be the same in every respect except for the

Research indicates that people who have heartfelt religious convictions are

An educational researcher wants to determine whether diet causes children to learn better in school. In this study, the independent variable is

With technology such as Facebook available, Americans report

Which of the following is NOT an explanation described in the textbook that has been offered to explain the paradox of progress?

The technological advances of the past century, impressive though they may be, have not led to perceptible improvement in our collective health and happiness. This issue is known as the

Drew administered a survey to his Human Sexuality classmates. After analyzing the data, he found a strong positive correlation between relationship satisfaction and sexual satisfaction. This pattern of data

An experiment is a research method in which the investigator manipulates the_____ variable and observes whether any changes occur in a(n)_____ variable as a result.

In taking lecture notes, you should take down everything exactly as said by your professor.

Which of the following is the basis of empiricism?

Which one of the following is NOT included in active listening?

All of the following appear to have a moderate impact on subjective feelings of well-being EXCEPT

In order for your reading to be effective, it must be done

Clinical psychology is primarily concerned with

Which of the following is consistent with the information presented in the textbook regarding class attendance?

Despite having information at our fingertips through smartphone devices, most of us still complain about not having enough access to information.

Which of the following best characterizes the correlation between attractiveness and subjective feelings of happiness?

The best predictor of an individual's future happiness is

Which of the following statements is NOT true of correlational research methods?

In setting up a schedule for studying, you should

Theories of Personality

Stress and Its Effects

Coping Processes

Psychology and Physical Health

The Self

Social Thinking and Social Influence

Interpersonal Communication

Friendship and Love

Marriage and the Family

Gender and Behavior

Development and Expression of Sexuality

Careers and Work

Psychological Disorders

Psychotherapy

Positive Psychology

Filters

An experiment is a research method in which the investigator manipulates the_ variable and observes whether any changes occur in a(n)_ variable as a result.