Question 1

Individuals who would most enjoy becoming a psychologist

Accepted Answer

A)  are good at recognizing patterns and drawing conclusions. 
B)  tend to be emotionally unstable. 
C)  are controlled and insensitive to others' pain and feelings. 
D)  tend to exhibit all of these characteristics. 
A)  are good at recognizing patterns and drawing conclusions. 
B)  tend to be emotionally unstable. 
C)  are controlled and insensitive to others' pain and feelings. 
D)  tend to exhibit all of these characteristics.

Question 2

In observing the changes in their clients during therapy,psychologists often believe they get better results when using the type of therapy they favor.This illustrates the

Accepted Answer

A)  Barnum effect. 
B)  observer effect. 
C)  observer bias. 
D)  anthropomorphic error. 
A)  Barnum effect. 
B)  observer effect. 
C)  observer bias. 
D)  anthropomorphic error.

Question 3

You are investigating the topic of gender differences in which extensive previous research has already been conducted with the findings of these previous studies not always in agreement.Your best approach to conducting research would be to

Accepted Answer

A)  randomly assign your subjects. 
B)  conduct a meta-analysis. 
C)  conduct a double-blind experiment. 
D)  utilize a field experiment. 
A)  randomly assign your subjects. 
B)  conduct a meta-analysis. 
C)  conduct a double-blind experiment. 
D)  utilize a field experiment.

Question 4

Which mental health professional's activities includes visiting patients' homes,evaluating patients and their families,and conducting group psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychiatrist 
B)  psychoanalyst 
C)  psychiatric social worker 
D)  comparative psychologist 
A)  psychiatrist 
B)  psychoanalyst 
C)  psychiatric social worker 
D)  comparative psychologist

Question 5

A study at the U.S.Air Force Academcy Preparatory School demonstrated that students' performances can be affected by teachers' expectations.These results are best explained by
The fact that

Accepted Answer

A)  studies in the field are more unpredictable than those in the laboratory. 
B)  naturalistic observation pointed out differences not controlled by a laboratory experiment. 
C)  the teachers subtly communicated their expectations to the students, which created a
Self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D)  the two groups were really not equal in their ability at the start of the experiment. 
A)  studies in the field are more unpredictable than those in the laboratory. 
B)  naturalistic observation pointed out differences not controlled by a laboratory experiment. 
C)  the teachers subtly communicated their expectations to the students, which created a
Self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D)  the two groups were really not equal in their ability at the start of the experiment.

Question 6

Santarrio is conducting research to determine the colors,shapes,and sounds that newborns prefer.Santarrio's research would be considered __________ research.

Accepted Answer

A)  applied 
B)  basic 
C)  archetypal 
D)  comparative 
A)  applied 
B)  basic 
C)  archetypal 
D)  comparative

Question 7

Regarding psychology and cultural diversity,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Currently, over 100 million Americans are African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, or Pacific Islander. 
B)  In some large cities, "minority" groups are already the majority. 
C)  In the past, psychology was based mostly on the cultures of North America and Europe. 
D)  The interactionist view of human nature that emphasizes that behavior is related to
One's environment is referred to as the evolutionary perspective. 
A)  Currently, over 100 million Americans are African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, or Pacific Islander. 
B)  In some large cities, "minority" groups are already the majority. 
C)  In the past, psychology was based mostly on the cultures of North America and Europe. 
D)  The interactionist view of human nature that emphasizes that behavior is related to
One's environment is referred to as the evolutionary perspective.

Question 8

Those who label themselves as "applied researchers" do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  seek information for which practical uses are planned. 
B)  conduct research to find solutions to specific problems. 
C)  gain information that can be readily used in everyday situations. 
D)  seek knowledge for its own sake. 
A)  seek information for which practical uses are planned. 
B)  conduct research to find solutions to specific problems. 
C)  gain information that can be readily used in everyday situations. 
D)  seek knowledge for its own sake.

Question 9

The fact that a subject's behavior may change when they know they are being watched is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the observer effect. 
B)  the staging effect. 
C)  interactive behavior change. 
D)  the mutual effect. 
A)  the observer effect. 
B)  the staging effect. 
C)  interactive behavior change. 
D)  the mutual effect.

Question 10

Amy holds a doctorate in psychology.She has recently been hired by a prominent teaching hospital to conduct research into finding the best therapeutic techniques for patients suffering from acute psychotic disorders,such as schizophrenia.Amy is most likely a

Accepted Answer

A)  psychiatric social worker. 
B)  psychiatrist. 
C)  clinical psychologist. 
D)  psychoanalyst. 
A)  psychiatric social worker. 
B)  psychiatrist. 
C)  clinical psychologist. 
D)  psychoanalyst.

Question 11

Which contemporary view in psychology sees behavior in terms of the mental processing of information?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  humanistic 
C)  behavioristic 
D)  biopsychological 
A)  cognitive 
B)  humanistic 
C)  behavioristic 
D)  biopsychological

Question 12

You are conducting an experiment to determine if listening to music improves learning.If the average test score of the experimental group is higher than the average of the control group,
Then we can conclude that

Accepted Answer

A)  extraneous variables were not controlled. 
B)  the two groups were not randomly assigned. 
C)  listening to music improved learning. 
D)  listening to music does not improve learning. 
A)  extraneous variables were not controlled. 
B)  the two groups were not randomly assigned. 
C)  listening to music improved learning. 
D)  listening to music does not improve learning.

Question 13

Emil is a sports psychologist who is finding ways to improve the performance of the athletes who are his clients.Research conducted by Emil would be considered __________ research.

Accepted Answer

A)  applied 
B)  basic 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  comparative 
A)  applied 
B)  basic 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  comparative

Question 14

In an experiment,the people whose behavior is investigated

Accepted Answer

A)  are called the experimental subjects. 
B)  are called the participants. 
C)  make up the experimental and control groups. 
D)  are characterized by all of these. 
A)  are called the experimental subjects. 
B)  are called the participants. 
C)  make up the experimental and control groups. 
D)  are characterized by all of these.

Question 15

Sometimes in a drug study,the experimental group given the actual drug and the control group given the inactive substance both initially show improvement.This is due to

Accepted Answer

A)  the Barnum effect. 
B)  the placebo effect. 
C)  a biased sample. 
D)  a random assignment of subjects. 
A)  the Barnum effect. 
B)  the placebo effect. 
C)  a biased sample. 
D)  a random assignment of subjects.

Question 16

Which type of psychologist tends to treat milder problems,such as problems at work or school rather than the severe psychotic disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical 
B)  counseling 
C)  comparative 
D)  social 
A)  clinical 
B)  counseling 
C)  comparative 
D)  social

Question 17

A college student has volunteered to tutor students in a first-grade classroom.She hopes to gain a realistic picture of the everyday behavior of these students.However,every time she enters the classroom,the students all stop what they are doing and run up to her begging her to tutor them next.This student will probably never get a realistic picture of a typical first grader's school day because of the

Accepted Answer

A)  observer bias. 
B)  observer effect. 
C)  self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D)  anthropomorphic error. 
A)  observer bias. 
B)  observer effect. 
C)  self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D)  anthropomorphic error.

Question 18

Recording the behavior of people or animals in their real-life settings without imposing laboratory conditions is known as the __________ method.

Accepted Answer

A)  independent living 
B)  pseudo-observational 
C)  correlation 
D)  naturalistic observation 
A)  independent living 
B)  pseudo-observational 
C)  correlation 
D)  naturalistic observation

Question 19

Token economies within institutions that utilize tangible rewards for appropriate behaviors and a loss of privileges for inappropriate behaviors would be an important area of study for

Accepted Answer

A)  comparative psychologists. 
B)  learning theorists. 
C)  biopsychologists. 
D)  psychologists investigating sensation and perception. 
A)  comparative psychologists. 
B)  learning theorists. 
C)  biopsychologists. 
D)  psychologists investigating sensation and perception.

Question 20

Which type of psychology focuses on our potential for optimal functioning and addresses such topics as love,happiness,creativity,well-being,self-confidence,and achievement?

Accepted Answer

A)  positive psychology 
B)  psychodynamic psychology 
C)  sociocultural psychology 
D)  cognitive psychology 
A)  positive psychology 
B)  psychodynamic psychology 
C)  sociocultural psychology 
D)  cognitive psychology

Exam 1: B: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

Individuals who would most enjoy becoming a psychologist

In observing the changes in their clients during therapy,psychologists often believe they get better results when using the type of therapy they favor.This illustrates the

You are investigating the topic of gender differences in which extensive previous research has already been conducted with the findings of these previous studies not always in agreement.Your best approach to conducting research would be to

Which mental health professional's activities includes visiting patients' homes,evaluating patients and their families,and conducting group psychotherapy?

A study at the U.S.Air Force Academcy Preparatory School demonstrated that students' performances can be affected by teachers' expectations.These results are best explained by The fact that

Santarrio is conducting research to determine the colors,shapes,and sounds that newborns prefer.Santarrio's research would be considered __________ research.

Regarding psychology and cultural diversity,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Those who label themselves as "applied researchers" do all of the following EXCEPT

The fact that a subject's behavior may change when they know they are being watched is called

Amy holds a doctorate in psychology.She has recently been hired by a prominent teaching hospital to conduct research into finding the best therapeutic techniques for patients suffering from acute psychotic disorders,such as schizophrenia.Amy is most likely a

Which contemporary view in psychology sees behavior in terms of the mental processing of information?

You are conducting an experiment to determine if listening to music improves learning.If the average test score of the experimental group is higher than the average of the control group, Then we can conclude that

Emil is a sports psychologist who is finding ways to improve the performance of the athletes who are his clients.Research conducted by Emil would be considered __________ research.

In an experiment,the people whose behavior is investigated

Sometimes in a drug study,the experimental group given the actual drug and the control group given the inactive substance both initially show improvement.This is due to

Which type of psychologist tends to treat milder problems,such as problems at work or school rather than the severe psychotic disorders?

Recording the behavior of people or animals in their real-life settings without imposing laboratory conditions is known as the __________ method.

Token economies within institutions that utilize tangible rewards for appropriate behaviors and a loss of privileges for inappropriate behaviors would be an important area of study for

Which type of psychology focuses on our potential for optimal functioning and addresses such topics as love,happiness,creativity,well-being,self-confidence,and achievement?

A: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

C: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

A: Brain and Behavior

C: Brain and Behavior

A: Human Development

B: Human Development

C: Human Development

D: Human Development

A: Sensation and Perception

B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

D: Sensation and Perception

A: States of Consciousness

B: States of Consciousness

C: States of Consciousness

D: States of Consciousness

A: Conditioning and Learning

B: Conditioning and Learning

C: Conditioning and Learning

D: Conditioning and Learning

A: Memory

B: Memory

C: Memory

A: Cognition,language,and Creativity

B: Cognition,language,and Creativity

C: Cognition,language,and Creativity

A: Intelligence

B: Intelligence

C: Intelligence

A: Motivation and Emotion

B: Motivation and Emotion

C: Motivation and Emotion

D: Motivation and Emotion

A: Gender and Sexuality

B: Gender and Sexuality

C: Gender and Sexuality

D: Gender and Sexuality Completion

A: Personality

B: Personality

C: Personality

D: Personality

A: Health,stress,and Coping

B: Health,stress,and Coping

C: Health,stress,and Coping

A: Psychological Disorders

B: Psychological Disorders

C: Psychological Disorders

D: Psychological Disorders

A: Therapies

B: Therapies

C: Therapies

D: Therapies

A: Social Thinking and Social Influence

B: Social Thinking and Social Influence

C: Social Thinking and Social Influence

A: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

B: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

C: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

A: Applied Psychology

B: Applied Psychology