Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a good test-taking suggestion for taking an essay test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Before writing your answer, list the main points you want to make and logically arrange them rather than making an elaborate outline before writing. 
B)  In answering an essay question, be direct, make a point, and support it. 
C)  If the question asks for one example, it is better to give several examples in order to gain points. 
D)  Your ideas are of first importance, so look over your essay answers for errors in spelling and grammar last. 
A)  Before writing your answer, list the main points you want to make and logically arrange them rather than making an elaborate outline before writing. 
B)  In answering an essay question, be direct, make a point, and support it. 
C)  If the question asks for one example, it is better to give several examples in order to gain points. 
D)  Your ideas are of first importance, so look over your essay answers for errors in spelling and grammar last.

Question 2

Gabe is taking a test in which he is asked to compare and contrast theories in psychology and to describe practical uses for various concepts within these theories.Gabe is most likely taking a(n)__________ test.

Accepted Answer

A)  projective 
B)  objective 
C)  essay 
D)  short-answer 
A)  projective 
B)  objective 
C)  essay 
D)  short-answer

Question 3

Meg is using a procedure to choose her sample so that each member of the population for her study has an equal chance of being included in her sample.Meg is using a procedure known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Meg is using a procedure to choose...

Question 4

A memory aid that links new information to ideas or images that are easy to remember is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  lisan device. 
B)  memorizer. 
C)  retriever. 
D)  mnemonic. 
A)  lisan device. 
B)  memorizer. 
C)  retriever. 
D)  mnemonic.

Question 5

The most important step in the SQ4R method involves readers relating new facts,terms,and concepts to information they already know well or to their own experiences.This important step is called

Accepted Answer

A)  review. 
B)  reflect. 
C)  sequential cognition. 
D)  query experientially. 
A)  review. 
B)  reflect. 
C)  sequential cognition. 
D)  query experientially.

Question 6

Dermont is studying lists of items and definitions of specific terms.He is trying to overlearn these details because he will be taking a test in which the questions themselves will contain very little information.So,if he doesn't know the answer,he won't get much help from the questions on this test.Dermont will most likely be taking a(n)__________ test.

Accepted Answer

A)  projective 
B)  objective 
C)  multiple choice 
D)  short-answer 
A)  projective 
B)  objective 
C)  multiple choice 
D)  short-answer

Question 7

Describe the function of the measures of variability; and name and define two of these measures.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that the measures of

Question 8

Ninety-five percent of all cases are found between a standard deviation of +2 and a standard deviation of -2 on a normal curve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following would NOT be good advice to a student in taking and using class notes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Try to anticipate what your teacher will say by asking yourself questions. 
B)  Try to be like a tape recorder by taking down the teacher's statements exactly. 
C)  Listen for words that tell you the direction the instructor is taking. 
D)  Improve your notes by filling in gaps, summarizing your notes, and organizing them. 
A)  Try to anticipate what your teacher will say by asking yourself questions. 
B)  Try to be like a tape recorder by taking down the teacher's statements exactly. 
C)  Listen for words that tell you the direction the instructor is taking. 
D)  Improve your notes by filling in gaps, summarizing your notes, and organizing them.

Question 10

After administering a unit test to her psychology students,a college professor calculates the mean and range for this test in order to better understand the performance of her students on the material in this unit.This professor is using __________statistics.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After administering a unit test to her...

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a good test-taking suggestion for taking an essay test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Read the question carefully and note key words, such as compare, contrast, discuss, and describe. 
B)  Make a specific and elaborate outline before you begin writing your answer. 
C)  Do not "beat around the bush" or pad your answer. 
D)  Your ideas are of first importance, so look over your essay answers for errors in spelling and grammar last. 
A)  Read the question carefully and note key words, such as compare, contrast, discuss, and describe. 
B)  Make a specific and elaborate outline before you begin writing your answer. 
C)  Do not "beat around the bush" or pad your answer. 
D)  Your ideas are of first importance, so look over your essay answers for errors in spelling and grammar last.

Question 12

Using the SQ4R method while reading a textbook is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  massed practice. 
B)  contextual practice. 
C)  experiential cognition. 
D)  reflective cognition. 
A)  massed practice. 
B)  contextual practice. 
C)  experiential cognition. 
D)  reflective cognition.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a good guideline for taking tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  To prevent being overwhelmed, never look through the test, but rather read one question at a time until you finish the test. 
B)  Use your time wisely, and be sure to answer all the questions. 
C)  Answer easy questions before spending time on more difficult ones. 
D)  Ask the teacher for clarification when necessary. 
A)  To prevent being overwhelmed, never look through the test, but rather read one question at a time until you finish the test. 
B)  Use your time wisely, and be sure to answer all the questions. 
C)  Answer easy questions before spending time on more difficult ones. 
D)  Ask the teacher for clarification when necessary.

Question 14

Procrastinators can improve their grades and study habits through

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of negative self-statements. 
B)  better time management. 
C)  experiential cognition. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  the use of negative self-statements. 
B)  better time management. 
C)  experiential cognition. 
D)  all of these.

Question 15

Dara keeps records of her progress,such as the number of pages she reads,hours studied,and assignments completed,because she knows that self-regulated learning depends on

Accepted Answer

A)  massed practice. 
B)  self-monitoring. 
C)  mnemonics. 
D)  perfectionism. 
A)  massed practice. 
B)  self-monitoring. 
C)  mnemonics. 
D)  perfectionism.

Question 16

On a normal curve,the percent of all cases found between a z-score of +1 and a z-score of -1 is __________ percent.

Accepted Answer

68
sixty-e

Question 17

Susan has started college.To maximize her learning,she sets specific,objective learning goals; makes a daily,weekly,and monthly learning strategy; monitors and rewards herself; evaluates her progress,and takes corrective action when needed.Susan's actions illustrate

Accepted Answer

A)  the SQ4R method. 
B)  the LISAN method. 
C)  massed practice. 
D)  self-regulated learning. 
A)  the SQ4R method. 
B)  the LISAN method. 
C)  massed practice. 
D)  self-regulated learning.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a good guideline for taking tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Read all directions and questions carefully. 
B)  Quickly survey the test before you begin. 
C)  Answer the more difficult questions before the easy ones. 
D)  Ask the teacher for clarification when necessary. 
A)  Read all directions and questions carefully. 
B)  Quickly survey the test before you begin. 
C)  Answer the more difficult questions before the easy ones. 
D)  Ask the teacher for clarification when necessary.

Question 19

The index of how much a typical score differs from the mean of a group of scores is known as the Pearson r.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe the seven steps that one must take to become a self-regulated learner.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include the following steps:

Exam 20: Appendix B: Behavioral Statistics

Which of the following is NOT a good test-taking suggestion for taking an essay test?

Gabe is taking a test in which he is asked to compare and contrast theories in psychology and to describe practical uses for various concepts within these theories.Gabe is most likely taking a(n)__________ test.

Meg is using a procedure to choose her sample so that each member of the population for her study has an equal chance of being included in her sample.Meg is using a procedure known as __________.

A memory aid that links new information to ideas or images that are easy to remember is called a

The most important step in the SQ4R method involves readers relating new facts,terms,and concepts to information they already know well or to their own experiences.This important step is called

Describe the function of the measures of variability; and name and define two of these measures.

Ninety-five percent of all cases are found between a standard deviation of +2 and a standard deviation of -2 on a normal curve.

Which of the following would NOT be good advice to a student in taking and using class notes?

After administering a unit test to her psychology students,a college professor calculates the mean and range for this test in order to better understand the performance of her students on the material in this unit.This professor is using __________statistics.

Which of the following is NOT a good test-taking suggestion for taking an essay test?

Using the SQ4R method while reading a textbook is an example of

Which of the following is NOT a good guideline for taking tests?

Procrastinators can improve their grades and study habits through

Dara keeps records of her progress,such as the number of pages she reads,hours studied,and assignments completed,because she knows that self-regulated learning depends on

On a normal curve,the percent of all cases found between a z-score of +1 and a z-score of -1 is __________ percent.

Susan has started college.To maximize her learning,she sets specific,objective learning goals; makes a daily,weekly,and monthly learning strategy; monitors and rewards herself; evaluates her progress,and takes corrective action when needed.Susan's actions illustrate

Which of the following is NOT a good guideline for taking tests?

The index of how much a typical score differs from the mean of a group of scores is known as the Pearson r.

Describe the seven steps that one must take to become a self-regulated learner.

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