Question 1

Many theorists agree that the basic challenge of modern life involves struggling with such problems as

Accepted Answer

A)  forming a solid sense of identity. 
B)  arriving at a coherent set of values. 
C)  developing a clear vision of a future that realistically promises fulfillment. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  forming a solid sense of identity. 
B)  arriving at a coherent set of values. 
C)  developing a clear vision of a future that realistically promises fulfillment. 
D)  all of these.

Question 2

A correlation coefficient of -0.80 indicates a

Accepted Answer

A)  mild, inverse correlation. 
B)  strong, inverse correlation. 
C)  strong, direct correlation. 
D)  nonexistent correlation. 
A)  mild, inverse correlation. 
B)  strong, inverse correlation. 
C)  strong, direct correlation. 
D)  nonexistent correlation.

Question 3

Using "Roy G Biv" to remember the order of colors in the light spectrum is an example of how_____ can help us remember information.

Accepted Answer

A)  acrostics 
B)  acronyms 
C)  overlearning 
D)  visual imagery. 
A)  acrostics 
B)  acronyms 
C)  overlearning 
D)  visual imagery.

Question 4

_____ occurs when people shift their own mental scale for judging pleasantness and unpleasantness.

Accepted Answer

A)  Codependency 
B)  Empiricism 
C)  Subjectivism 
D)  Hedonic adaptation. 
A)  Codependency 
B)  Empiricism 
C)  Subjectivism 
D)  Hedonic adaptation.

Question 5

Many self-help books

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage a narcissistic approach to life. 
B)  encourage a focus on other people. 
C)  place others first, over the reader. 
D)  encourage self-effacement. 
A)  encourage a narcissistic approach to life. 
B)  encourage a focus on other people. 
C)  place others first, over the reader. 
D)  encourage self-effacement.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the tips for getting more out of lectures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask questions in class. 
B)  Actively listen to the lecture. 
C)  Pay attention to the instructor's nonverbal signals. 
D)  Try to use the instructor's words when taking notes in class. 
A)  Ask questions in class. 
B)  Actively listen to the lecture. 
C)  Pay attention to the instructor's nonverbal signals. 
D)  Try to use the instructor's words when taking notes in class.

Question 7

It seems as though more and more students use laptops to take notes in class rather than by shorthand. Which of the following suggestions would BEST allow students to remember more information after their class lectures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type as quickly as possible. 
B)  Keep the professor's words accurate. 
C)  Type only key words and highlights of the lecture. 
D)  Keep a browser window open to cross-check information. 
A)  Type as quickly as possible. 
B)  Keep the professor's words accurate. 
C)  Type only key words and highlights of the lecture. 
D)  Keep a browser window open to cross-check information.

Question 8

A control group consists of subjects who

Accepted Answer

A)  are controlled by the experimenter. 
B)  are allowed to control the manipulation of the variables. 
C)  do not receive the special treatment given to the experimental group. 
D)  receive some special treatment in regard to the independent variable. 
A)  are controlled by the experimenter. 
B)  are allowed to control the manipulation of the variables. 
C)  do not receive the special treatment given to the experimental group. 
D)  receive some special treatment in regard to the independent variable.

Question 9

Which of the following has been on the rise in modern societies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Underconsumption 
B)  Microscopic defects 
C)  Stronger community ties. 
D)  Materialism 
A)  Underconsumption 
B)  Microscopic defects 
C)  Stronger community ties. 
D)  Materialism

Question 10

We live in an era of extraordinary affluence thanks in large part to technological advances, and yet most people do not feel very good about their__________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  financial well-being. 
B)  friends and family. 
C)  transportation options. 
D)  careers 
A)  financial well-being. 
B)  friends and family. 
C)  transportation options. 
D)  careers

Question 11

Individuals who score high in materialism tend to report somewhat higher levels of subjective well-being than individuals who score low in materialism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Sound study habits are

Accepted Answer

A)  good predictors of college grades. 
B)  better predictors of grades than college admissions tests. 
C)  difficult to develop. 
D)  of no use if your professor delivers hard-to-follow lectures. 
A)  good predictors of college grades. 
B)  better predictors of grades than college admissions tests. 
C)  difficult to develop. 
D)  of no use if your professor delivers hard-to-follow lectures.

Question 13

The branch of psychology concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of psychological problems and disorders is called_____psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  social 
B)  clinical 
C)  cognitive 
D)  physiological 
A)  social 
B)  clinical 
C)  cognitive 
D)  physiological

Question 14

"Psychobabble" is best defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  professional psychological terminology. 
B)  textbook definitions. 
C)  ill-defined terminology. 
D)  technical terminology. 
A)  professional psychological terminology. 
B)  textbook definitions. 
C)  ill-defined terminology. 
D)  technical terminology.

Question 15

"Subjecting ideas to systematic, skeptical scrutiny" best describes which of the following processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-realization 
B)  Critical thinking. 
C)  Self-actualization 
D)  Psychological adjustment. 
A)  Self-realization 
B)  Critical thinking. 
C)  Self-actualization 
D)  Psychological adjustment.

Question 16

Modern Western society has made extraordinary technological progress

Accepted Answer

A)  and, therefore, has seen decreases in social problems. 
B)  but social and personal problems seem more prevalent and more prominent than ever before. 
C)  and, therefore, has seen a boom in time spent engaging in leisure activities. 
D)  but social and personal problems are just as prevalent as they were in the past. 
A)  and, therefore, has seen decreases in social problems. 
B)  but social and personal problems seem more prevalent and more prominent than ever before. 
C)  and, therefore, has seen a boom in time spent engaging in leisure activities. 
D)  but social and personal problems are just as prevalent as they were in the past.

Question 17

The rapid growth of clinical psychology was stimulated mainly by

Accepted Answer

A)  the demands of World War II. 
B)  the growing interest in self-help approaches. 
C)  the inability of physicians to cure most psychological disorders. 
D)  psychological problems resulting from the Great Depression of the 1930s. 
A)  the demands of World War II. 
B)  the growing interest in self-help approaches. 
C)  the inability of physicians to cure most psychological disorders. 
D)  psychological problems resulting from the Great Depression of the 1930s.

Question 18

Overlearning refers to continued rehearsal of material after you have

Accepted Answer

A)  completed your study plan. 
B)  already passed the relevant test. 
C)  first appeared to master the material. 
D)  become exhausted from studying. 
A)  completed your study plan. 
B)  already passed the relevant test. 
C)  first appeared to master the material. 
D)  become exhausted from studying.

Question 19

As ice cream consumption increases… so does the incidence of drowning. This relationship is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a positive correlation. 
B)  a negative correlation. 
C)  cause and effect. 
D)  an experiment. 
A)  a positive correlation. 
B)  a negative correlation. 
C)  cause and effect. 
D)  an experiment.

Question 20

It appears people enroll in "self-realization" programs because these programs appear to provide_____

Accepted Answer

A)  profound enlightenment. 
B)  a new circle of friends. 
C)  countless things to do. 
D)  new technological advances. 
A)  profound enlightenment. 
B)  a new circle of friends. 
C)  countless things to do. 
D)  new technological advances.

Many theorists agree that the basic challenge of modern life involves struggling with such problems as

A correlation coefficient of -0.80 indicates a

Using "Roy G Biv" to remember the order of colors in the light spectrum is an example of how_____ can help us remember information.

_____ occurs when people shift their own mental scale for judging pleasantness and unpleasantness.

Many self-help books

Which of the following is NOT one of the tips for getting more out of lectures?

It seems as though more and more students use laptops to take notes in class rather than by shorthand. Which of the following suggestions would BEST allow students to remember more information after their class lectures?

A control group consists of subjects who

Which of the following has been on the rise in modern societies?

We live in an era of extraordinary affluence thanks in large part to technological advances, and yet most people do not feel very good about their__________ .

Individuals who score high in materialism tend to report somewhat higher levels of subjective well-being than individuals who score low in materialism.

Sound study habits are

The branch of psychology concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of psychological problems and disorders is called_____psychology.

"Psychobabble" is best defined as

"Subjecting ideas to systematic, skeptical scrutiny" best describes which of the following processes?

Modern Western society has made extraordinary technological progress

The rapid growth of clinical psychology was stimulated mainly by

Overlearning refers to continued rehearsal of material after you have

As ice cream consumption increases… so does the incidence of drowning. This relationship is an example of

It appears people enroll in "self-realization" programs because these programs appear to provide_____

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

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Exam 1: Adjusting to Modern Life

Many theorists agree that the basic challenge of modern life involves struggling with such problems as

A correlation coefficient of -0.80 indicates a

Using "Roy G Biv" to remember the order of colors in the light spectrum is an example of how_____ can help us remember information.

_____ occurs when people shift their own mental scale for judging pleasantness and unpleasantness.

Many self-help books

Which of the following is NOT one of the tips for getting more out of lectures?

It seems as though more and more students use laptops to take notes in class rather than by shorthand. Which of the following suggestions would BEST allow students to remember more information after their class lectures?

A control group consists of subjects who

Which of the following has been on the rise in modern societies?

We live in an era of extraordinary affluence thanks in large part to technological advances, and yet most people do not feel very good about their__________ .

Individuals who score high in materialism tend to report somewhat higher levels of subjective well-being than individuals who score low in materialism.

Sound study habits are

The branch of psychology concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of psychological problems and disorders is called_____psychology.

"Psychobabble" is best defined as

"Subjecting ideas to systematic, skeptical scrutiny" best describes which of the following processes?

Modern Western society has made extraordinary technological progress

The rapid growth of clinical psychology was stimulated mainly by

Overlearning refers to continued rehearsal of material after you have

As ice cream consumption increases… so does the incidence of drowning. This relationship is an example of

It appears people enroll in "self-realization" programs because these programs appear to provide_____

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