Question 1

Which of the following pairs reports the most ACCURATE association of a field with its subject of research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive psychology - cognitive processes of behaviour (i.e. memory, attention, language, decision-making, emotion processing) 
B)  Cognitive neuroscience - behavioural response to a cognitive task 
C)  Cognitive psychology - influence of environmental factors on memory and attention 
D)  Cognitive neuroscience - influence of environmental factors on brain activity 
A)  Cognitive psychology - cognitive processes of behaviour (i.e. memory, attention, language, decision-making, emotion processing) 
B)  Cognitive neuroscience - behavioural response to a cognitive task 
C)  Cognitive psychology - influence of environmental factors on memory and attention 
D)  Cognitive neuroscience - influence of environmental factors on brain activity

Question 2

Each alternative below identifies a variable potentially associated with happiness. Each is correctly paired with a level of analysis EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  production of the chemical serotonin in the nervous system - biological 
B)  the personality traits of neuroticism and agreeableness -- psychological 
C)  the reasons one gives for the bad things that happen -- environmental 
D)  economic inequality -- environmental 
A)  production of the chemical serotonin in the nervous system - biological 
B)  the personality traits of neuroticism and agreeableness -- psychological 
C)  the reasons one gives for the bad things that happen -- environmental 
D)  economic inequality -- environmental

Question 3

With respect to the mind-body relationship debate, which view is currently supported by experimental data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dualistic 
B)  Monistic 
C)  Empiricist 
D)  Nativists 
A)  Dualistic 
B)  Monistic 
C)  Empiricist 
D)  Nativists

Question 4

Students who complete a __________ undergraduate degree become eligible for __________, which is a requirement if the student wants to pursuit a career as chartered psychologist.

Accepted Answer

BPS-accredited; Grad

Question 5

Alpha bias refers to the tendency to exaggerate differences between men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

For determinists __________ is only an illusion: Humans' actions are influenced by uncontrollable internal and external forces.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For determinists __________ is only an illusion:...

Question 7

The biological perspective in psychology explores how brain structure and brain activity are associated to behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Greek philosopher ________believed that there is an intimate connection between the soul and the body, and that mental health depends equally on both.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aristotle 
B)  Plato 
C)  Hippocrates 
D)  Socrates 
A)  Aristotle 
B)  Plato 
C)  Hippocrates 
D)  Socrates

Question 9

The __________ study is an example of unethical study as it used deception and exposed participant to very stressful situations, which may have caused psychological distress.

Accepted Answer

A)  Watson and Rayner's 'Little Albert' 
B)  Zimbardo's Stanford prison 
C)  Milgram's obedience 
D)  Asch' conformity 
A)  Watson and Rayner's 'Little Albert' 
B)  Zimbardo's Stanford prison 
C)  Milgram's obedience 
D)  Asch' conformity

Question 10

Describe the main technique used by structuralists to access mental processes.

Accepted Answer

Structuralism widely used intr

Question 11

Health and well-being are not universal concepts. For example, in __________ medicine health consists of the balance between yin and yang, two complementary forces. In __________, mental illness is considered a weakness in character.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Health and well-being are not universal concepts....

Question 12

Julia procrastinated when completing her homework, so her roommate promised to buy her dinner on Friday nights if she completed her homework before the weekend. This plan increased the incidence of Julia completing her homework before the weekend. In this example, which technique did Julia's roommate use to motivate her?

Accepted Answer

positive r

Question 13

Describe the three levels of analysis in psychology research.

Accepted Answer

(1) Biological - At the biological level

Question 14

How many students were enrolled full-time on psychology courses in the UK in 2014-2015?

Accepted Answer

A)  Approximately 20,000 
B)  Approximately 35,000 
C)  Approximately 50,000 
D)  Approximately 65,000 
A)  Approximately 20,000 
B)  Approximately 35,000 
C)  Approximately 50,000 
D)  Approximately 65,000

Question 15

The __________ shed a light on people's behaviour in the presence of others which tends to be less responsive.

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoke-filled room experiment 
B)  Zimbardo's prison experiment 
C)  Milgram's obedience study 
D)  Asch's conformity study 
A)  Smoke-filled room experiment 
B)  Zimbardo's prison experiment 
C)  Milgram's obedience study 
D)  Asch's conformity study

Question 16

Describe the main goal of the biological perspective

Accepted Answer

Explore the influenc

Question 17

Which body represents psychology in the United Kingdom since 1901?

Accepted Answer

The Britis

Question 18

According to nativists, at birth, the human mind is a tabula rasa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following pairs reports the most ACCURATE association of a field with its subject of research?

Each alternative below identifies a variable potentially associated with happiness. Each is correctly paired with a level of analysis EXCEPT:

With respect to the mind-body relationship debate, which view is currently supported by experimental data?

Students who complete a undergraduate degree become eligible for , which is a requirement if the student wants to pursuit a career as chartered psychologist.

Alpha bias refers to the tendency to exaggerate differences between men and women.

For determinists __________ is only an illusion: Humans' actions are influenced by uncontrollable internal and external forces.

The biological perspective in psychology explores how brain structure and brain activity are associated to behaviour.

The Greek philosopher ________believed that there is an intimate connection between the soul and the body, and that mental health depends equally on both.

The __________ study is an example of unethical study as it used deception and exposed participant to very stressful situations, which may have caused psychological distress.

Describe the main technique used by structuralists to access mental processes.

Health and well-being are not universal concepts. For example, in medicine health consists of the balance between yin and yang, two complementary forces. In , mental illness is considered a weakness in character.

Describe the three levels of analysis in psychology research.

How many students were enrolled full-time on psychology courses in the UK in 2014-2015?

The __________ shed a light on people's behaviour in the presence of others which tends to be less responsive.

Describe the main goal of the biological perspective

Which body represents psychology in the United Kingdom since 1901?

According to nativists, at birth, the human mind is a tabula rasa.

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

Exam 1: The Science of Psychology

Which of the following pairs reports the most ACCURATE association of a field with its subject of research?

Each alternative below identifies a variable potentially associated with happiness. Each is correctly paired with a level of analysis EXCEPT:

With respect to the mind-body relationship debate, which view is currently supported by experimental data?

Students who complete a __________ undergraduate degree become eligible for __________, which is a requirement if the student wants to pursuit a career as chartered psychologist.

Alpha bias refers to the tendency to exaggerate differences between men and women.

For determinists __________ is only an illusion: Humans' actions are influenced by uncontrollable internal and external forces.

The biological perspective in psychology explores how brain structure and brain activity are associated to behaviour.

The Greek philosopher ________believed that there is an intimate connection between the soul and the body, and that mental health depends equally on both.

The __________ study is an example of unethical study as it used deception and exposed participant to very stressful situations, which may have caused psychological distress.

Describe the main technique used by structuralists to access mental processes.

Health and well-being are not universal concepts. For example, in __________ medicine health consists of the balance between yin and yang, two complementary forces. In __________, mental illness is considered a weakness in character.

Describe the three levels of analysis in psychology research.

How many students were enrolled full-time on psychology courses in the UK in 2014-2015?

The __________ shed a light on people's behaviour in the presence of others which tends to be less responsive.

Describe the main goal of the biological perspective

Which body represents psychology in the United Kingdom since 1901?

According to nativists, at birth, the human mind is a tabula rasa.

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

Students who complete a undergraduate degree become eligible for , which is a requirement if the student wants to pursuit a career as chartered psychologist.

Health and well-being are not universal concepts. For example, in medicine health consists of the balance between yin and yang, two complementary forces. In , mental illness is considered a weakness in character.