Question 1

The college sophomore problem ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  refers to the fact that students are most likely to transfer to another college at the end of their second year 
B)  refers to the time in their college career when students are most likely to cheat 
C)  refers to doubts about the generality of findings from studies of college students 
D)  refers to doubts about the honesty of responses on psychological questionnaires 
A)  refers to the fact that students are most likely to transfer to another college at the end of their second year 
B)  refers to the time in their college career when students are most likely to cheat 
C)  refers to doubts about the generality of findings from studies of college students 
D)  refers to doubts about the honesty of responses on psychological questionnaires C

Question 2

In Briefing 6, we learned that the psychological database is WEIRD. What exactly is the problem? What can researchers do to overcome or minimize the problem?

Accepted Answer

The storehouse of psychological knowledge is based largely on studies that use participants from WEIRD (Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic) societies. WEIRD participants are behavioral outliers who are not typical of the world's populations. Researchers can address this problem by studying people who live in non-WEIRD nations (in Asia and Africa, for example) or in small-scale traditional societies.

Question 3

A psychological atlas is _____________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a reference book that lists and describes mental disorders that have been observed in countries around the world 
B)  a map that depicts regional variations in psychological traits or outcomes 
C)  a traveler's handbook or guide to customs, values, and normative practices in different countries 
D)  none of the above 
A)  a reference book that lists and describes mental disorders that have been observed in countries around the world 
B)  a map that depicts regional variations in psychological traits or outcomes 
C)  a traveler's handbook or guide to customs, values, and normative practices in different countries 
D)  none of the above B

Question 4

What is an unconfounding study?

Accepted Answer

When two potentially causal variables ar

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a good way to make Psychology less WEIRD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Study women in tribal societies who live in the traditional way. 
B)  Study adults who are poor and uneducated. 
C)  Study children who live in autocratic, non-Western countries. 
D)  Study farmers who live in rural areas of the United States and Canada. 
A)  Study women in tribal societies who live in the traditional way. 
B)  Study adults who are poor and uneducated. 
C)  Study children who live in autocratic, non-Western countries. 
D)  Study farmers who live in rural areas of the United States and Canada.

Question 6

Geographical psychology is a new subfield of psychological science that ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  examines the spatial distribution of psychological phenomena such as personality traits and values 
B)  examines the impact of historical landmarks (statues, for example) on the beliefs and attitudes of people who interact with the landmark 
C)  examines the psychological impact of working or studying in a foreign country 
D)  all of the above 
A)  examines the spatial distribution of psychological phenomena such as personality traits and values 
B)  examines the impact of historical landmarks (statues, for example) on the beliefs and attitudes of people who interact with the landmark 
C)  examines the psychological impact of working or studying in a foreign country 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

Explain how a researcher can compare conference abstracts with published studies to investigate the possibility of publication bias.

Accepted Answer

The researcher locates all summaries (ab

Question 8

The term "bilingual advantage" refers to the idea that bilinguals tend to perform better than monolinguals on cognitive tasks that involve ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  frame switching 
B)  inhibitory control 
C)  executive control 
D)  all of the above 
A)  frame switching 
B)  inhibitory control 
C)  executive control 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

Studies have found that people who live in countries that have demanding climates and limited natural resources are more likely to hold individualistic values related to personal achievement and self-reliance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is geographical psychology? Be specific.

Accepted Answer

Geographical psychology is a new subfiel

Question 11

We know from cross-cultural studies that one element of Piaget's original theory-the developmental milestones-appears to be true everywhere, but other elements-the stages of cognitive development and their order-are not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the college sophomore problem?

Accepted Answer

College students, especially sophomores,

Question 13

Relying on findings based on American college students is not a big problem because most people are alike when it comes to psychological processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Cross-cultural studies are especially valuable in the behavioral sciences. Why? Be specific.

Accepted Answer

When conducted properly, comparative stu

Question 15

Publication bias occurs when _______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  underpowered studies are not published because they fail to find statistically significant effects 
B)  a study is not published because the author has extreme political beliefs 
C)  results that support a favored theory are more likely to be published in academic journals 
D)  none of the above 
A)  underpowered studies are not published because they fail to find statistically significant effects 
B)  a study is not published because the author has extreme political beliefs 
C)  results that support a favored theory are more likely to be published in academic journals 
D)  none of the above

Question 16

Several studies have found a relationship between executive control and intelligence, which suggests that bilingual persons as a group may be somewhat smarter than monolinguals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What kind of study did Malinowski conduct when he collected dream reports from adolescent boys in the Trobriand Islands?

Accepted Answer

A)  a multicultural study (because he collected data from three tribal groups) 
B)  a quasi-experiment (because participants could not be randomly assigned) 
C)  an unpackaging study (because he identified the active ingredients of culture) 
D)  an unconfounding study (because two crucial variables did not occur together) 
A)  a multicultural study (because he collected data from three tribal groups) 
B)  a quasi-experiment (because participants could not be randomly assigned) 
C)  an unpackaging study (because he identified the active ingredients of culture) 
D)  an unconfounding study (because two crucial variables did not occur together)

Question 18

The existence of a confounding variable creates difficulties for researchers who wish to determine if one variable has an impact on another variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to one study, individuals tend to have higher self-esteem when they have a personality that is similar to the "personality" of the city where they live.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When interpreting a psychological atlas, it is important to consider at least three methodological issues. What are they?

Accepted Answer

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The college sophomore problem ______________.

In Briefing 6, we learned that the psychological database is WEIRD. What exactly is the problem? What can researchers do to overcome or minimize the problem?

A psychological atlas is _____________________________.

What is an unconfounding study?

Which of the following is NOT a good way to make Psychology less WEIRD?

Geographical psychology is a new subfield of psychological science that ______________.

Explain how a researcher can compare conference abstracts with published studies to investigate the possibility of publication bias.

The term "bilingual advantage" refers to the idea that bilinguals tend to perform better than monolinguals on cognitive tasks that involve ______________.

Studies have found that people who live in countries that have demanding climates and limited natural resources are more likely to hold individualistic values related to personal achievement and self-reliance.

What is geographical psychology? Be specific.

We know from cross-cultural studies that one element of Piaget's original theory-the developmental milestones-appears to be true everywhere, but other elements-the stages of cognitive development and their order-are not.

What is the college sophomore problem?

Relying on findings based on American college students is not a big problem because most people are alike when it comes to psychological processes.

Cross-cultural studies are especially valuable in the behavioral sciences. Why? Be specific.

Publication bias occurs when _______________________.

Several studies have found a relationship between executive control and intelligence, which suggests that bilingual persons as a group may be somewhat smarter than monolinguals.

What kind of study did Malinowski conduct when he collected dream reports from adolescent boys in the Trobriand Islands?

The existence of a confounding variable creates difficulties for researchers who wish to determine if one variable has an impact on another variable.

According to one study, individuals tend to have higher self-esteem when they have a personality that is similar to the "personality" of the city where they live.

When interpreting a psychological atlas, it is important to consider at least three methodological issues. What are they?

Conceptual Tools

Intercultural Communication

Perceptual Processes

Cognitive Processes

Human Development and Individual Differences

Health and Well-Being

Social Behavior

Moral Reasoning

Living in a Multicultural World

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Exam 2: Methodological Considerations

The college sophomore problem ______________.

In Briefing 6, we learned that the psychological database is WEIRD. What exactly is the problem? What can researchers do to overcome or minimize the problem?

A psychological atlas is _____________________________.

What is an unconfounding study?

Which of the following is NOT a good way to make Psychology less WEIRD?

Geographical psychology is a new subfield of psychological science that ______________.

Explain how a researcher can compare conference abstracts with published studies to investigate the possibility of publication bias.

The term "bilingual advantage" refers to the idea that bilinguals tend to perform better than monolinguals on cognitive tasks that involve ______________.

Studies have found that people who live in countries that have demanding climates and limited natural resources are more likely to hold individualistic values related to personal achievement and self-reliance.

What is geographical psychology? Be specific.

We know from cross-cultural studies that one element of Piaget's original theory-the developmental milestones-appears to be true everywhere, but other elements-the stages of cognitive development and their order-are not.

What is the college sophomore problem?

Relying on findings based on American college students is not a big problem because most people are alike when it comes to psychological processes.

Cross-cultural studies are especially valuable in the behavioral sciences. Why? Be specific.

Publication bias occurs when _______________________.

Several studies have found a relationship between executive control and intelligence, which suggests that bilingual persons as a group may be somewhat smarter than monolinguals.

What kind of study did Malinowski conduct when he collected dream reports from adolescent boys in the Trobriand Islands?

The existence of a confounding variable creates difficulties for researchers who wish to determine if one variable has an impact on another variable.

According to one study, individuals tend to have higher self-esteem when they have a personality that is similar to the "personality" of the city where they live.

When interpreting a psychological atlas, it is important to consider at least three methodological issues. What are they?

Conceptual Tools

Intercultural Communication

Perceptual Processes

Cognitive Processes

Human Development and Individual Differences

Health and Well-Being

Social Behavior

Moral Reasoning

Living in a Multicultural World

Filters