Question 1

During space missions,which of the following has NOT been found to be stressful?

Accepted Answer

A)  forced togetherness 
B)  solitary pastimes 
C)  sensory monotony 
D)  constant noise on the space craft 
A)  forced togetherness 
B)  solitary pastimes 
C)  sensory monotony 
D)  constant noise on the space craft

Question 2

The row of vertical buttons in elevators that mimic the layout of the floors is an example of __________ design.

Accepted Answer

A)  intuitive 
B)  natural 
C)  convergent 
D)  divergent 
A)  intuitive 
B)  natural 
C)  convergent 
D)  divergent

Question 3

In which of the following approaches are people's actual performances compared with what they are thinking and make it possible to fine-tune the details of a design?

Accepted Answer

A)  marketing metaphor 
B)  thinking aloud protocol 
C)  telepresence design 
D)  natural design metaphor 
A)  marketing metaphor 
B)  thinking aloud protocol 
C)  telepresence design 
D)  natural design metaphor

Question 4

Derek is a psychologist who is interested in studying the accuracy of eyewitness testimony,jury attitudes,and police training.His field of study is referred to as the psychology of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Derek is a psychologist who is interested...

Question 5

Which of the following would most likely reduce stress and boredom in a space habitat?

Accepted Answer

A)  active, group-oriented recreation 
B)  changing sleep stations, desks, lockers, and pastimes every three days 
C)  including live animals and plants in space habitats 
D)  providing more sensory monotony 
A)  active, group-oriented recreation 
B)  changing sleep stations, desks, lockers, and pastimes every three days 
C)  including live animals and plants in space habitats 
D)  providing more sensory monotony

Question 6

Jason is a psychologist who makes machine displays easy to perceive,controls easy to use,and minimizes errors on the job due to the design of machines.Jason is a __________ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

A)  cybernetic 
B)  behavioral 
C)  psychophysiological 
D)  human factors 
A)  cybernetic 
B)  behavioral 
C)  psychophysiological 
D)  human factors

Question 7

Before each of his golf shots,the golf great Jack Nicklaus said that he "watched a movie" in his head of him "making the shot." Jack Nicklaus was using

Accepted Answer

A)  satisficing. 
B)  imaging techniques. 
C)  ergonomics. 
D)  task analysis. 
A)  satisficing. 
B)  imaging techniques. 
C)  ergonomics. 
D)  task analysis.

Question 8

In the world of human-computer interaction,output devices are also called

Accepted Answer

A)  cybernetic devices. 
B)  controls. 
C)  ergonomic devices. 
D)  displays. 
A)  cybernetic devices. 
B)  controls. 
C)  ergonomic devices. 
D)  displays.

Question 9

Terrence is performing a mental plan or model of what bicycling should be like with this model allowing him to perform the complex movements involved in bicycling so that he can ride bicycles of different sizes and types and on a large variety of surfaces.Terrence is performing a motor __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terrence is performing a mental plan or...

Question 10

Juanita usually teaches her math class by presenting factual information regarding the various math concepts,then she demonstrates these concepts in several problems,and lastly,she gives the students math problems to practice their new skills.Juanita's teaching style would be classified as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Juanita usually teaches her math class by...

Question 11

The specialty concerned with making machines and work environments compatible with human sensory and motor capacities is called

Accepted Answer

A)  cybernetics. 
B)  psychophysiology. 
C)  ergonomics. 
D)  humanistics. 
A)  cybernetics. 
B)  psychophysiology. 
C)  ergonomics. 
D)  humanistics.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT usually used to adjust one's arousal level?

Accepted Answer

A)  going through a fixed routine before each game or event 
B)  using satisficing 
C)  using imagery 
D)  using relaxation techniques 
A)  going through a fixed routine before each game or event 
B)  using satisficing 
C)  using imagery 
D)  using relaxation techniques

Question 13

Regarding mental practice,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mental practice helps athletes revise motor programs. 
B)  Mental practice involves imagining a skilled performance. 
C)  Mental practice and actual practice are equally effective in learning a skill. 
D)  Mental practice tends to be most valuable after you have mastered a task at a basic level. 
A)  Mental practice helps athletes revise motor programs. 
B)  Mental practice involves imagining a skilled performance. 
C)  Mental practice and actual practice are equally effective in learning a skill. 
D)  Mental practice tends to be most valuable after you have mastered a task at a basic level.

Question 14

Describe what is meant by the tragedy of the commons,explain through examples how this concept applies to our current environmental problems,and how we might alleviate the problems caused by this social dilemma.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that the tragedy of

Question 15

Calhoun's study of overcrowding showed that rats in overcrowded conditions reproduced more rapidly and increased their maternal behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If you break the complex skill involved in a tennis serve into its subparts,you are using __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you break the complex skill involved...

Question 17

Which of the following can be used to focus attention on the athlete's task and to mentally rehearse it beforehand?

Accepted Answer

A)  satisficing 
B)  imaging techniques 
C)  ergonomics 
D)  attentional overload 
A)  satisficing 
B)  imaging techniques 
C)  ergonomics 
D)  attentional overload

Question 18

Computers are machines designed to make us

Accepted Answer

A)  stronger. 
B)  cooperative. 
C)  interdependent. 
D)  smarter. 
A)  stronger. 
B)  cooperative. 
C)  interdependent. 
D)  smarter.

Question 19

The use of psychological principles and research methods to solve practical problems defines __________ psychology.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of psychological principles and research...

Question 20

A branch of industrial-organizational psychology concerned with testing,selection,placement,and promotion of employees is known as __________ psychology.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A branch of industrial-organizational psychology concerned with...

Exam 18: C: Applied Psychology

During space missions,which of the following has NOT been found to be stressful?

The row of vertical buttons in elevators that mimic the layout of the floors is an example of __________ design.

In which of the following approaches are people's actual performances compared with what they are thinking and make it possible to fine-tune the details of a design?

Derek is a psychologist who is interested in studying the accuracy of eyewitness testimony,jury attitudes,and police training.His field of study is referred to as the psychology of __________.

Which of the following would most likely reduce stress and boredom in a space habitat?

Jason is a psychologist who makes machine displays easy to perceive,controls easy to use,and minimizes errors on the job due to the design of machines.Jason is a __________ psychologist.

Before each of his golf shots,the golf great Jack Nicklaus said that he "watched a movie" in his head of him "making the shot." Jack Nicklaus was using

In the world of human-computer interaction,output devices are also called

Terrence is performing a mental plan or model of what bicycling should be like with this model allowing him to perform the complex movements involved in bicycling so that he can ride bicycles of different sizes and types and on a large variety of surfaces.Terrence is performing a motor __________.

The specialty concerned with making machines and work environments compatible with human sensory and motor capacities is called

Which of the following is NOT usually used to adjust one's arousal level?

Regarding mental practice,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Describe what is meant by the tragedy of the commons,explain through examples how this concept applies to our current environmental problems,and how we might alleviate the problems caused by this social dilemma.

Calhoun's study of overcrowding showed that rats in overcrowded conditions reproduced more rapidly and increased their maternal behavior.

If you break the complex skill involved in a tennis serve into its subparts,you are using __________.

Which of the following can be used to focus attention on the athlete's task and to mentally rehearse it beforehand?

Computers are machines designed to make us

The use of psychological principles and research methods to solve practical problems defines __________ psychology.

A branch of industrial-organizational psychology concerned with testing,selection,placement,and promotion of employees is known as __________ psychology.

A: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

B: 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