Question 1

When researchers have learned how to apply a principle or change a condition in order to prevent unwanted occurrences, they have met the fundamental goal of

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A)  description. 
B)  influence 
C)  prediction. 
D)  explanation. 
A)  description. 
B)  influence 
C)  prediction. 
D)  explanation.

Question 2

Investigators use animals in psychological research to learn more about humans.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Animals are often used in research because they are simpler than human beings and are usually easier to control.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Deception in experiments has to do with

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A)  faking experimental findings order to be published. 
B)  subjects providing falseformation about themselves. 
C)  statistically significant results that arevalid. 
D)  misleading subjects order to conduct a research study 
A)  faking experimental findings order to be published. 
B)  subjects providing falseformation about themselves. 
C)  statistically significant results that arevalid. 
D)  misleading subjects order to conduct a research study

Question 5

The major emphasis of the biological perspective in understanding behaviour is the role of

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A)  the unconscious and early childhood experiences. 
B)  mental processes. 
C)  biological processes and heredity 
D)  learning and environmental factors. 
A)  the unconscious and early childhood experiences. 
B)  mental processes. 
C)  biological processes and heredity 
D)  learning and environmental factors.

Question 6

Which of the following individuals would not study consciousness but would study behaviour that is directly observable?

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A)  Sigmund Freud 
B)  William James 
C)  John B. Watson 
D)  Wilhelm Wundt 
A)  Sigmund Freud 
B)  William James 
C)  John B. Watson 
D)  Wilhelm Wundt

Question 7

John B. Watson's research focused on

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A)  the basic elements of consciousness. 
B)  observable behaviours 
C)  the useful functions of the mind. 
D)  the stream of consciousness. 
A)  the basic elements of consciousness. 
B)  observable behaviours 
C)  the useful functions of the mind. 
D)  the stream of consciousness.

Question 8

Psychologists are required to debrief subjects thoroughly after a research study when the study

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A)  violates subjects' rights to privacy. 
B)  exposes subjects to unreasonable risk or harm. 
C)  deceives subjects about the true purpose of the research 
D)  wastes taxpayers' money on trivial questions. 
A)  violates subjects' rights to privacy. 
B)  exposes subjects to unreasonable risk or harm. 
C)  deceives subjects about the true purpose of the research 
D)  wastes taxpayers' money on trivial questions.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is not true of a control group?

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A)  At the end of the experiment, it is measured on the dependent variable. 
B)  It should be similar to an experimental group. 
C)  It is exposed to thedependent variable 
D)  It is used for purposes of comparison. 
A)  At the end of the experiment, it is measured on the dependent variable. 
B)  It should be similar to an experimental group. 
C)  It is exposed to thedependent variable 
D)  It is used for purposes of comparison.

Question 10

Which of the following was a problem with relying on college and university students to be participants in psychology experiments, as mentioned in the text?

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A)  There is problem generalizing research results from students to the rest of the population 
B)  Students are overly representative of all three socio-economic classes 
C)  They are considered to be over-educated 
D)  They are only volunteers-what about those who would participate for money? 
A)  There is problem generalizing research results from students to the rest of the population 
B)  Students are overly representative of all three socio-economic classes 
C)  They are considered to be over-educated 
D)  They are only volunteers-what about those who would participate for money?

Question 11

The use of animals in research is justified in some cases simply because it is more economical to use animals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the placebo effect, and how do researchers control for it?

Accepted Answer

The placebo effect occurs when the respo

Question 13

Professor Jancy did a study in which she explored the relationship between caffeine consumption and the ability to memorize words on a list. The independent variable in her study was

Accepted Answer

A)  the length of the word list to be remembered. 
B)  the number of words recalled. 
C)  the time between learning and attempting recall. 
D)  the amount of caffeine consumed 
A)  the length of the word list to be remembered. 
B)  the number of words recalled. 
C)  the time between learning and attempting recall. 
D)  the amount of caffeine consumed

Question 14

The most accurate surveys are those with the largest number of respondents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The case study is not useful for

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A)  supplying detailed descriptions of behaviour which can provide the foundation for psychological theories. 
B)  learning about rare physical and psychological disorders. 
C)  studying large numbers of people 
D)  learning the consequences of rare brainjuries. 
A)  supplying detailed descriptions of behaviour which can provide the foundation for psychological theories. 
B)  learning about rare physical and psychological disorders. 
C)  studying large numbers of people 
D)  learning the consequences of rare brainjuries.

Question 16

The major emphasis of the psychoanalytic perspective in determining behaviour and thought is the role of

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A)  learning and environmental factors. 
B)  mental processes. 
C)  biological processes and heredity. 
D)  the unconscious and early childhood experiences 
A)  learning and environmental factors. 
B)  mental processes. 
C)  biological processes and heredity. 
D)  the unconscious and early childhood experiences

Question 17

Having read about experimental research and survey research in this chapter, how will it affect the way you evaluate research studies in articles you read or in reports you hear in the future?

Accepted Answer

Look for a good comparison of

Question 18

Which of the following is not a limitation of the experimental method?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not identify cause-effect relationships 
B)  It mayhibit the natural behaviour of subjects. 
C)  Findings may not be generalized to the real world.
D some cases, it may be unethical. 
A)  It does not identify cause-effect relationships 
B)  It mayhibit the natural behaviour of subjects. 
C)  Findings may not be generalized to the real world.
D some cases, it may be unethical.

Question 19

According to the text, research that is conducted in order to find solutions to specific problems is called

Accepted Answer

A)  controlled research. 
B)  basic research. 
C)  pure research. 
D)  applied research 
A)  controlled research. 
B)  basic research. 
C)  pure research. 
D)  applied research

Question 20

Selection bias occurs when participants are assigned to groups in such a way that systematic differences among the groups are present at the beginning of the experiment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When researchers have learned how to apply a principle or change a condition in order to prevent unwanted occurrences, they have met the fundamental goal of

Investigators use animals in psychological research to learn more about humans.

Animals are often used in research because they are simpler than human beings and are usually easier to control.

Deception in experiments has to do with

The major emphasis of the biological perspective in understanding behaviour is the role of

Which of the following individuals would not study consciousness but would study behaviour that is directly observable?

John B. Watson's research focused on

Psychologists are required to debrief subjects thoroughly after a research study when the study

Which of the following statements is not true of a control group?

Which of the following was a problem with relying on college and university students to be participants in psychology experiments, as mentioned in the text?

The use of animals in research is justified in some cases simply because it is more economical to use animals.

What is the placebo effect, and how do researchers control for it?

Professor Jancy did a study in which she explored the relationship between caffeine consumption and the ability to memorize words on a list. The independent variable in her study was

The most accurate surveys are those with the largest number of respondents.

The case study is not useful for

The major emphasis of the psychoanalytic perspective in determining behaviour and thought is the role of

Having read about experimental research and survey research in this chapter, how will it affect the way you evaluate research studies in articles you read or in reports you hear in the future?

Which of the following is not a limitation of the experimental method?

According to the text, research that is conducted in order to find solutions to specific problems is called

Selection bias occurs when participants are assigned to groups in such a way that systematic differences among the groups are present at the beginning of the experiment.

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Exam 1: Introduction to Psychology

When researchers have learned how to apply a principle or change a condition in order to prevent unwanted occurrences, they have met the fundamental goal of

Investigators use animals in psychological research to learn more about humans.

Animals are often used in research because they are simpler than human beings and are usually easier to control.

Deception in experiments has to do with

The major emphasis of the biological perspective in understanding behaviour is the role of

Which of the following individuals would not study consciousness but would study behaviour that is directly observable?

John B. Watson's research focused on

Psychologists are required to debrief subjects thoroughly after a research study when the study

Which of the following statements is not true of a control group?

Which of the following was a problem with relying on college and university students to be participants in psychology experiments, as mentioned in the text?

The use of animals in research is justified in some cases simply because it is more economical to use animals.

What is the placebo effect, and how do researchers control for it?

Professor Jancy did a study in which she explored the relationship between caffeine consumption and the ability to memorize words on a list. The independent variable in her study was

The most accurate surveys are those with the largest number of respondents.

The case study is not useful for

The major emphasis of the psychoanalytic perspective in determining behaviour and thought is the role of

Having read about experimental research and survey research in this chapter, how will it affect the way you evaluate research studies in articles you read or in reports you hear in the future?

Which of the following is not a limitation of the experimental method?

According to the text, research that is conducted in order to find solutions to specific problems is called

Selection bias occurs when participants are assigned to groups in such a way that systematic differences among the groups are present at the beginning of the experiment.

Biology and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Conciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Development

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Personality Theory and Assessment

Health and Stress

Psychology Disorders

Therapies

Filters