Question 1

Which of the following statements CORRECTLY describes the sampling bias?

Accepted Answer

A)  It occurs when the experimenter influences the outcome of a study 
B)  It occurs when a sample is selected to obtain a specific outcome 
C)  It occurs when a sample is not representative of the actual population 
D)  All of the above 
A)  It occurs when the experimenter influences the outcome of a study 
B)  It occurs when a sample is selected to obtain a specific outcome 
C)  It occurs when a sample is not representative of the actual population 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

In psychology history, females have always been seen as less important and it was difficult for female academics to become involved in research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Francis Galton was an exponent of the __________ view. He believed that the nature-nurture debate was too complex to support an all-or-nothing view.

Accepted Answer

A)  nativist 
B)  empiricist 
C)  dualistic 
D)  interactionist 
A)  nativist 
B)  empiricist 
C)  dualistic 
D)  interactionist

Question 4

Descartes proposed that mind and body, two separate entities, only interact via the putamen in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which philosopher proposed the idea that science as such must be falsifiable?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which philosopher proposed the idea that science...

Question 6

Discuss the interactionist view in the nature-nurture debate.

Accepted Answer

It's the belief that

Question 7

Individuals who are self-actualized have not yet reached their full potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which are the levels of analysis of human behaviour?

Accepted Answer

biological

Question 9

The Zimbardo's Stanford prison study (Haney, Banks, & Zimbardo, 1973) is considered one of the most unethical experiments in the history of psychology as its participants were not protected from __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  deception 
B)  physical harm 
C)  fear conditioning 
D)  discrimination 
A)  deception 
B)  physical harm 
C)  fear conditioning 
D)  discrimination

Question 10

Which of the following biases is NOT a gender bias?

Accepted Answer

A)  Including only male participants in a study on the effects of testosterone deficiency on memory span 
B)  Including only male participants in a study on moral development in young children 
C)  Including only male participants in a study on aggressive behaviour 
D)  Not recording the sex of the participants 
A)  Including only male participants in a study on the effects of testosterone deficiency on memory span 
B)  Including only male participants in a study on moral development in young children 
C)  Including only male participants in a study on aggressive behaviour 
D)  Not recording the sex of the participants

Question 11

In 1971 Izard showed that North American and European groups could identify 75-83% of facial expressions. However, a(n) __________ group only identified 65% and a(n) __________ group 50%. This study is an example of cross-cultural differences in the recognition of facial emotion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Australian; Indian 
B)  Japanese; Chinese 
C)  Japanese; African 
D)  Australian; Japanese 
A)  Australian; Indian 
B)  Japanese; Chinese 
C)  Japanese; African 
D)  Australian; Japanese

Question 12

Discuss how the free will versus determinism debate can be applied to explain drug addiction.

Accepted Answer

The discussion should focus on the exten

Question 13

Dr Sandoval is conducting a study on internet trolls. His goal is to explore whether certain personality traits such as introversion are common to most trolls. This is an example of a psychological study that is focused on the _______ level of analysis.

Accepted Answer

A)  biological 
B)  psychological 
C)  environmental 
D)  contextual 
A)  biological 
B)  psychological 
C)  environmental 
D)  contextual

Question 14

Dr Krahn is conducting a study on internet trolls. He is interested in investigating the neurological effects of trolling. He invites his subjects to the laboratory and collects neuroimaging data. This is an example of a psychological study that is focused on the _______ level of analysis.

Accepted Answer

A)  biological 
B)  psychological 
C)  environmental 
D)  contextual 
A)  biological 
B)  psychological 
C)  environmental 
D)  contextual

Question 15

The Code of Ethics and Conduct was established in 2009 by the American Psychological Association.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the nature-nurture debate?

Accepted Answer

It concerns the extent to which behaviou

Question 17

What is the subject matter of developmental psychology?

Accepted Answer

Development of physical, cogni

Question 18

With respect to 'behaviour modification' techniques, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behaviour modification techniques are based on the idea that by manipulating environmental factors it is possible to favour positive behaviours and discourage problematic behaviours. 
B)  These techniques were developed by Watson who believed that learning is achieved through small incremental steps. 
C)  These techniques were developed within the theoretical framework known as 'radical behaviourism' 
D)  Reinforcement is used to increase the occurrence of a desired behaviour, while punishment is used to decrease the likelihood of an undesired behaviour. 
A)  Behaviour modification techniques are based on the idea that by manipulating environmental factors it is possible to favour positive behaviours and discourage problematic behaviours. 
B)  These techniques were developed by Watson who believed that learning is achieved through small incremental steps. 
C)  These techniques were developed within the theoretical framework known as 'radical behaviourism' 
D)  Reinforcement is used to increase the occurrence of a desired behaviour, while punishment is used to decrease the likelihood of an undesired behaviour.

Question 19

What is 'Little Albert' famous for?

Accepted Answer

It's an example of u

Question 20

Define the term 'imposed etics'.

Accepted Answer

Assuming that all populations

Which of the following statements CORRECTLY describes the sampling bias?

In psychology history, females have always been seen as less important and it was difficult for female academics to become involved in research.

Francis Galton was an exponent of the __________ view. He believed that the nature-nurture debate was too complex to support an all-or-nothing view.

Descartes proposed that mind and body, two separate entities, only interact via the putamen in the brain.

Which philosopher proposed the idea that science as such must be falsifiable?

Discuss the interactionist view in the nature-nurture debate.

Individuals who are self-actualized have not yet reached their full potential.

Which are the levels of analysis of human behaviour?

The Zimbardo's Stanford prison study (Haney, Banks, & Zimbardo, 1973) is considered one of the most unethical experiments in the history of psychology as its participants were not protected from __________.

Which of the following biases is NOT a gender bias?

In 1971 Izard showed that North American and European groups could identify 75-83% of facial expressions. However, a(n) group only identified 65% and a(n) group 50%. This study is an example of cross-cultural differences in the recognition of facial emotion.

Discuss how the free will versus determinism debate can be applied to explain drug addiction.

Dr Sandoval is conducting a study on internet trolls. His goal is to explore whether certain personality traits such as introversion are common to most trolls. This is an example of a psychological study that is focused on the _______ level of analysis.

Dr Krahn is conducting a study on internet trolls. He is interested in investigating the neurological effects of trolling. He invites his subjects to the laboratory and collects neuroimaging data. This is an example of a psychological study that is focused on the _______ level of analysis.

The Code of Ethics and Conduct was established in 2009 by the American Psychological Association.

What is the nature-nurture debate?

What is the subject matter of developmental psychology?

With respect to 'behaviour modification' techniques, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

What is 'Little Albert' famous for?

Define the term 'imposed etics'.

Research Methods in Psychology

Evolutionary and Genetic Foundations of Psychology

Neuroscience, the Brain, and Behaviour

Motivation

Consciousness: Conscious Versus Unconscious Processes

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Emotion

Cognitive Development

Language and Thought

Intelligence

Personality

Mental Health and Psychopathology

The Treatment of Mental Health Problems

Social Development

Social Cognition and Attitudes

Interpersonal, Group, and Intergroup Processes

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Exam 1: The Science of Psychology

Which of the following statements CORRECTLY describes the sampling bias?

In psychology history, females have always been seen as less important and it was difficult for female academics to become involved in research.

Francis Galton was an exponent of the __________ view. He believed that the nature-nurture debate was too complex to support an all-or-nothing view.

Descartes proposed that mind and body, two separate entities, only interact via the putamen in the brain.

Which philosopher proposed the idea that science as such must be falsifiable?

Discuss the interactionist view in the nature-nurture debate.

Individuals who are self-actualized have not yet reached their full potential.

Which are the levels of analysis of human behaviour?

The Zimbardo's Stanford prison study (Haney, Banks, & Zimbardo, 1973) is considered one of the most unethical experiments in the history of psychology as its participants were not protected from __________.

Which of the following biases is NOT a gender bias?

In 1971 Izard showed that North American and European groups could identify 75-83% of facial expressions. However, a(n) __________ group only identified 65% and a(n) __________ group 50%. This study is an example of cross-cultural differences in the recognition of facial emotion.

Discuss how the free will versus determinism debate can be applied to explain drug addiction.

Dr Sandoval is conducting a study on internet trolls. His goal is to explore whether certain personality traits such as introversion are common to most trolls. This is an example of a psychological study that is focused on the _______ level of analysis.

Dr Krahn is conducting a study on internet trolls. He is interested in investigating the neurological effects of trolling. He invites his subjects to the laboratory and collects neuroimaging data. This is an example of a psychological study that is focused on the _______ level of analysis.

The Code of Ethics and Conduct was established in 2009 by the American Psychological Association.

What is the nature-nurture debate?

What is the subject matter of developmental psychology?

With respect to 'behaviour modification' techniques, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

What is 'Little Albert' famous for?

Define the term 'imposed etics'.

Research Methods in Psychology

Evolutionary and Genetic Foundations of Psychology

Neuroscience, the Brain, and Behaviour

Motivation

Consciousness: Conscious Versus Unconscious Processes

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Emotion

Cognitive Development

Language and Thought

Intelligence

Personality

Mental Health and Psychopathology

The Treatment of Mental Health Problems

Social Development

Social Cognition and Attitudes

Interpersonal, Group, and Intergroup Processes

Filters

In 1971 Izard showed that North American and European groups could identify 75-83% of facial expressions. However, a(n) group only identified 65% and a(n) group 50%. This study is an example of cross-cultural differences in the recognition of facial emotion.