Question 1

In an experimental test of the effects of Vitamin B-12 on problem-solving performance, _____ is the independent variable and _____ is the dependent variable.

Accepted Answer

A) problem-solving performance; the vitamin 
B) problem-solving performance; a placebo 
C) the vitamin; problem-solving performance 
D) a placebo; the vitamin 
A) problem-solving performance; the vitamin 
B) problem-solving performance; a placebo 
C) the vitamin; problem-solving performance 
D) a placebo; the vitamin

Question 2

In a study of the link between prolonged confinement and stress, stress is a variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In science, theories are often solid and well-established.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In a double-blind experiment, the experimenter does not know which participants are receiving the treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Naturalistic observation and the survey method both exemplify descriptive research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Of all the research designs, only _____ can tell us about cause and effect.

Accepted Answer

A) naturalistic observation 
B) surveys 
C) correlational techniques 
D) experiments 
A) naturalistic observation 
B) surveys 
C) correlational techniques 
D) experiments

Question 7

Dr. Jensen is organizing and evaluating the evidence concerning aggression in children. Dr. Jensen is engaged in ______ thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) pseudopsychological 
B) critical 
C) empirical 
D) scientific 
A) pseudopsychological 
B) critical 
C) empirical 
D) scientific

Question 8

Which of the following researchers is conducting a case study?

Accepted Answer

A) Dr. Henriette, who is investigating the effect of word imageability on list memory 
B) Dr. Innis, who is examining the tactile perception of a blind woman 
C) Dr. Kulik, who is asking a sample of college students a set of questions on their political attitudes 
D) Dr. Jefferson, who is observing children on a playground 
A) Dr. Henriette, who is investigating the effect of word imageability on list memory 
B) Dr. Innis, who is examining the tactile perception of a blind woman 
C) Dr. Kulik, who is asking a sample of college students a set of questions on their political attitudes 
D) Dr. Jefferson, who is observing children on a playground

Question 9

_____ offered an alternative to structuralism in the early days of scientific psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) Humanism 
B) The cognitive perspective 
C) Functionalism 
D) The psychoanalytic perspective 
A) Humanism 
B) The cognitive perspective 
C) Functionalism 
D) The psychoanalytic perspective

Question 10

Which psychologist is incorrectly matched with an associated perspective?

Accepted Answer

A) Maslow - humanistic 
B) Skinner - behavioral 
C) Vygotsky - biological 
D) Freud - psychoanalytic 
A) Maslow - humanistic 
B) Skinner - behavioral 
C) Vygotsky - biological 
D) Freud - psychoanalytic

Question 11

In an experiment, the group that receives the treatment is the control group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In a survey project, Dr. Miyake finds a correlation of .60 between attachment security and the likelihood with which participants say they would engage in various prosocial behaviors at work. Which statement is consistent with this result?

Accepted Answer

A) Attachment security leads people to behave prosocially at work. 
B) Behaving prosocially at work can produce a feeling of attachment security 
C) Both statements are consistent with the result. 
D) Neither statement is consistent with the result. 
A) Attachment security leads people to behave prosocially at work. 
B) Behaving prosocially at work can produce a feeling of attachment security 
C) Both statements are consistent with the result. 
D) Neither statement is consistent with the result.

Question 13

An international study by Vasalou et al. (2010) found that the main reason for using Facebook is:

Accepted Answer

A) playing online games. 
B) connecting with people already known outside Facebook. 
C) storing one's photographs. 
D) finding new acquaintances. 
A) playing online games. 
B) connecting with people already known outside Facebook. 
C) storing one's photographs. 
D) finding new acquaintances.

Question 14

Performing a typical Google search is probably the best way to find scientific journal articles in psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

George Miller helped spark the cognitive revolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

With respect to the goals of psychology; prediction is to projecting outcomes as _____ is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) explanation; making observations 
B) explanation; applying findings 
C) description; making observations 
D) description; applying findings 
A) explanation; making observations 
B) explanation; applying findings 
C) description; making observations 
D) description; applying findings

Question 17

When a researcher debriefs her participants, she:

Accepted Answer

A) provides a detailed explanation of the study. 
B) removes their undergarments. 
C) tells them they can stop taking part at any time. 
D) provides an detailed explanation of the study, and tells them they can stop taking part at any time. 
A) provides a detailed explanation of the study. 
B) removes their undergarments. 
C) tells them they can stop taking part at any time. 
D) provides an detailed explanation of the study, and tells them they can stop taking part at any time.

Question 18

In two or three sentences, briefly describe the main results of the Vasalou et al. (2010) cross-cultural study on Facebook use. Reflect on your own Facebook use. Suggest one hypothesis inspired by your reflection.

Accepted Answer

Vasalou et al. (2010) found that across

Question 19

Recording drivers' texting behaviors on a busy street exemplifies naturalistic observation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A correlation coefficient of .00 indicates no relationship between the variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In an experimental test of the effects of Vitamin B-12 on problem-solving performance, _ is the independent variable and _ is the dependent variable.

In a study of the link between prolonged confinement and stress, stress is a variable.

In science, theories are often solid and well-established.

In a double-blind experiment, the experimenter does not know which participants are receiving the treatment.

Naturalistic observation and the survey method both exemplify descriptive research.

Of all the research designs, only _____ can tell us about cause and effect.

Dr. Jensen is organizing and evaluating the evidence concerning aggression in children. Dr. Jensen is engaged in ______ thinking.

Which of the following researchers is conducting a case study?

_____ offered an alternative to structuralism in the early days of scientific psychology.

Which psychologist is incorrectly matched with an associated perspective?

In an experiment, the group that receives the treatment is the control group.

In a survey project, Dr. Miyake finds a correlation of .60 between attachment security and the likelihood with which participants say they would engage in various prosocial behaviors at work. Which statement is consistent with this result?

An international study by Vasalou et al. (2010) found that the main reason for using Facebook is:

Performing a typical Google search is probably the best way to find scientific journal articles in psychology.

George Miller helped spark the cognitive revolution.

With respect to the goals of psychology; prediction is to projecting outcomes as _ is to _.

When a researcher debriefs her participants, she:

In two or three sentences, briefly describe the main results of the Vasalou et al. (2010) cross-cultural study on Facebook use. Reflect on your own Facebook use. Suggest one hypothesis inspired by your reflection.

Recording drivers' texting behaviors on a busy street exemplifies naturalistic observation.

A correlation coefficient of .00 indicates no relationship between the variables.

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Exam 1: An Introduction to Psychology

In an experimental test of the effects of Vitamin B-12 on problem-solving performance, _____ is the independent variable and _____ is the dependent variable.

In a study of the link between prolonged confinement and stress, stress is a variable.

In science, theories are often solid and well-established.

In a double-blind experiment, the experimenter does not know which participants are receiving the treatment.

Naturalistic observation and the survey method both exemplify descriptive research.

Of all the research designs, only _____ can tell us about cause and effect.

Dr. Jensen is organizing and evaluating the evidence concerning aggression in children. Dr. Jensen is engaged in ______ thinking.

Which of the following researchers is conducting a case study?

_____ offered an alternative to structuralism in the early days of scientific psychology.

Which psychologist is incorrectly matched with an associated perspective?

In an experiment, the group that receives the treatment is the control group.

In a survey project, Dr. Miyake finds a correlation of .60 between attachment security and the likelihood with which participants say they would engage in various prosocial behaviors at work. Which statement is consistent with this result?

An international study by Vasalou et al. (2010) found that the main reason for using Facebook is:

Performing a typical Google search is probably the best way to find scientific journal articles in psychology.

George Miller helped spark the cognitive revolution.

With respect to the goals of psychology; prediction is to projecting outcomes as _____ is to _____.

When a researcher debriefs her participants, she:

In two or three sentences, briefly describe the main results of the Vasalou et al. (2010) cross-cultural study on Facebook use. Reflect on your own Facebook use. Suggest one hypothesis inspired by your reflection.

Recording drivers' texting behaviors on a busy street exemplifies naturalistic observation.

A correlation coefficient of .00 indicates no relationship between the variables.

Research Methods

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Sexuality and Gender

Personality

Social Psychology

Stress and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters

In an experimental test of the effects of Vitamin B-12 on problem-solving performance, _ is the independent variable and _ is the dependent variable.

With respect to the goals of psychology; prediction is to projecting outcomes as _ is to _.