Question 1

Which type of psychologists study,assess,and treat individuals with psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  school 
B)  personality 
C)  clinical 
D)  cognitive 
A)  school 
B)  personality 
C)  clinical 
D)  cognitive

Question 2

Which of the following is a benefit of using heuristics and mental shortcuts?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can lead to reasonably good decisions without too much effort. 
B)  They can lead to better decisions compared to effortful decision-making strategies. 
C)  They can lead to poor decisions but are very easy to use. 
D)  They can lead to poor decisions,but we outgrow them as we get older. 
A)  They can lead to reasonably good decisions without too much effort. 
B)  They can lead to better decisions compared to effortful decision-making strategies. 
C)  They can lead to poor decisions but are very easy to use. 
D)  They can lead to poor decisions,but we outgrow them as we get older.

Question 3

Dr.Alvarez studies how the degeneration of certain components of nerve cells in the brain might contribute to the development of multiple sclerosis.Dr.Alvarez's work best exemplifies the ________ subfield of psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  social 
C)  developmental 
D)  biological 
A)  cognitive 
B)  social 
C)  developmental 
D)  biological

Question 4

Which of the following psychologists is most closely associated with the school of functionalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sigmund Freud 
B) B.F.Skinner 
C)  Wilhelm Wundt 
D)  William James 
A)  Sigmund Freud 
B) B.F.Skinner 
C)  Wilhelm Wundt 
D)  William James

Question 5

The theories of Sigmund Freud and his followers:

Accepted Answer

A)  are based on the idea that much of human behavior is determined by mental processes operating below the level of conscious awareness. 
B)  emphasize the functions served by the mind. 
C)  emphasize the concept that the whole is different than the sum of its parts. 
D)  state that behavior can be altered by the application of reinforcement and punishment. 
A)  are based on the idea that much of human behavior is determined by mental processes operating below the level of conscious awareness. 
B)  emphasize the functions served by the mind. 
C)  emphasize the concept that the whole is different than the sum of its parts. 
D)  state that behavior can be altered by the application of reinforcement and punishment.

Question 6

Which of the following psychologists is most closely associated with the concept of the unconscious?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sigmund Freud 
B) B.F.Skinner 
C)  Wilhelm Wundt 
D)  William James 
A)  Sigmund Freud 
B) B.F.Skinner 
C)  Wilhelm Wundt 
D)  William James

Question 7

Which of the following is a correct explanation for why the hindsight bias exists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Once we know the outcome,we pretend we knew it was going to happen to make ourselves feel better. 
B)  Once we know the outcome,we reinterpret old evidence to make sense of that outcome. 
C)  Before we know the outcome,we ignore evidence that contradicts what we believe. 
D)  Before we know the outcome,we have too much evidence to consider to make an accurate prediction. 
A)  Once we know the outcome,we pretend we knew it was going to happen to make ourselves feel better. 
B)  Once we know the outcome,we reinterpret old evidence to make sense of that outcome. 
C)  Before we know the outcome,we ignore evidence that contradicts what we believe. 
D)  Before we know the outcome,we have too much evidence to consider to make an accurate prediction.

Question 8

Which level of analysis in psychology is correctly matched with an example?

Accepted Answer

A)  biological-testing how men and women differ in negotiations 
B)  individual-examining how large and small groups compromise during negotiations 
C)  social-studying what personality traits make one a better negotiator 
D)  cultural-exploring how the country in which one grows up impacts negotiation skills 
A)  biological-testing how men and women differ in negotiations 
B)  individual-examining how large and small groups compromise during negotiations 
C)  social-studying what personality traits make one a better negotiator 
D)  cultural-exploring how the country in which one grows up impacts negotiation skills

Question 9

"Why am I so depressed?" asked Phia."Obviously," said Dr.Fox,"you have inner,unconscious turmoil that we need to explore." Dr.Fox takes a(n)________ approach to psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  evolutionary 
B)  psychoanalytic 
C)  functionalist 
D)  Gestalt 
A)  evolutionary 
B)  psychoanalytic 
C)  functionalist 
D)  Gestalt

Question 10

Dr.Lin studies obesity.She believes that the likelihood of obesity is related to levels of the trait of agreeableness.In which subfield is Dr.Lin most likely to work?

Accepted Answer

A)  personality psychology 
B)  social psychology 
C)  counseling psychology 
D)  developmental psychology 
A)  personality psychology 
B)  social psychology 
C)  counseling psychology 
D)  developmental psychology

Question 11

Dr.Nick studies how the color and lighting in a room can influence how people interact with each other during a conversation.Which approach is Dr.Nick using in his research?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  social 
C)  personality 
D)  cognitive neuroscience 
A)  cognitive 
B)  social 
C)  personality 
D)  cognitive neuroscience

Question 12

Which of the following types of evidence provided the foundation for Freudian theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  survey responses of large samples of adults 
B)  observations of adults in everyday contexts 
C)  case studies of patients in therapy 
D)  laboratory studies of animal behavior 
A)  survey responses of large samples of adults 
B)  observations of adults in everyday contexts 
C)  case studies of patients in therapy 
D)  laboratory studies of animal behavior

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a psychologist who is studying the mind?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dr.Chu,who studies how weather influences children's actions on the playground 
B)  Dr.Well,who studies neural activity during sleep cycles of elderly adults 
C)  Dr.Mann,who studies the accuracy of traumatic memories over time 
D)  Dr.East,who studies the facial expressions of relationship partners during a fight 
A)  Dr.Chu,who studies how weather influences children's actions on the playground 
B)  Dr.Well,who studies neural activity during sleep cycles of elderly adults 
C)  Dr.Mann,who studies the accuracy of traumatic memories over time 
D)  Dr.East,who studies the facial expressions of relationship partners during a fight

Question 14

Careers in psychology that are expected to grow in the future include:

Accepted Answer

A)  working with older adults. 
B)  working with soldiers. 
C)  homeland security. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  working with older adults. 
B)  working with soldiers. 
C)  homeland security. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 15

Will believes that most modern men prefer young and healthy female partners because this preference increases the likelihood of the survival of our genetic ancestors.Which psychological approach does Will believe?

Accepted Answer

A)  social 
B)  evolutionary 
C)  functionalist 
D)  cognitive 
A)  social 
B)  evolutionary 
C)  functionalist 
D)  cognitive

Question 16

The area of science that focuses on studying the working brain is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological science. 
B)  biological science. 
C)  psychobiological science. 
D)  neuroscience. 
A)  psychological science. 
B)  biological science. 
C)  psychobiological science. 
D)  neuroscience.

Question 17

Which of the following changes did John Stuart Mill advocate for the field of psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  to move from the study of the mind to the study of the body 
B)  to move from the study of the body to the study of the mind 
C)  to move from speculation to observation and experimentation 
D)  to move from experimentation and observation to speculation 
A)  to move from the study of the mind to the study of the body 
B)  to move from the study of the body to the study of the mind 
C)  to move from speculation to observation and experimentation 
D)  to move from experimentation and observation to speculation

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of the "seeing relationships that do not exist" bias in thinking described in your text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abby thinks she is an above-average dancer,an above-average singer,and an above-average student,even though everyone else thinks she is just average. 
B)  Tony underestimates the likelihood of bicycle accidents because he cannot easily recall one that happened recently. 
C)  Tim thinks that he must eat pizza right before class if he wants to do well on his exam. 
D)  Ziva believes that she is more likely to make her next shot,because she has made the last three in a row. 
A)  Abby thinks she is an above-average dancer,an above-average singer,and an above-average student,even though everyone else thinks she is just average. 
B)  Tony underestimates the likelihood of bicycle accidents because he cannot easily recall one that happened recently. 
C)  Tim thinks that he must eat pizza right before class if he wants to do well on his exam. 
D)  Ziva believes that she is more likely to make her next shot,because she has made the last three in a row.

Question 19

A genome is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic blueprint. 
B)  sex chromosome. 
C)  mythical creature. 
D)  component of DNA. 
A)  genetic blueprint. 
B)  sex chromosome. 
C)  mythical creature. 
D)  component of DNA.

Question 20

Which of the following developments was most important in the rise of the cognitive approach in psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  the identification of the unconscious 
B)  the understanding of the effects of reward and punishment on behavior and thinking 
C)  the emergence of computers 
D)  the ability to identify different kinds of neurons 
A)  the identification of the unconscious 
B)  the understanding of the effects of reward and punishment on behavior and thinking 
C)  the emergence of computers 
D)  the ability to identify different kinds of neurons

Which type of psychologists study,assess,and treat individuals with psychological disorders?

Which of the following is a benefit of using heuristics and mental shortcuts?

Dr.Alvarez studies how the degeneration of certain components of nerve cells in the brain might contribute to the development of multiple sclerosis.Dr.Alvarez's work best exemplifies the ________ subfield of psychology.

Which of the following psychologists is most closely associated with the school of functionalism?

The theories of Sigmund Freud and his followers:

Which of the following psychologists is most closely associated with the concept of the unconscious?

Which of the following is a correct explanation for why the hindsight bias exists?

Which level of analysis in psychology is correctly matched with an example?

"Why am I so depressed?" asked Phia."Obviously," said Dr.Fox,"you have inner,unconscious turmoil that we need to explore." Dr.Fox takes a(n)________ approach to psychology.

Dr.Lin studies obesity.She believes that the likelihood of obesity is related to levels of the trait of agreeableness.In which subfield is Dr.Lin most likely to work?

Dr.Nick studies how the color and lighting in a room can influence how people interact with each other during a conversation.Which approach is Dr.Nick using in his research?

Which of the following types of evidence provided the foundation for Freudian theory?

Which of the following is an example of a psychologist who is studying the mind?

Careers in psychology that are expected to grow in the future include:

Will believes that most modern men prefer young and healthy female partners because this preference increases the likelihood of the survival of our genetic ancestors.Which psychological approach does Will believe?

The area of science that focuses on studying the working brain is called:

Which of the following changes did John Stuart Mill advocate for the field of psychology?

Which of the following is an example of the "seeing relationships that do not exist" bias in thinking described in your text?

A genome is a:

Which of the following developments was most important in the rise of the cognitive approach in psychology?

Research Methodology

Biology and Behavior

Consciousness

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Emotion and Motivation

Health and Well-Being

Social Psychology

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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Exam 1: The Science of Psychology

Which type of psychologists study,assess,and treat individuals with psychological disorders?

Which of the following is a benefit of using heuristics and mental shortcuts?

Dr.Alvarez studies how the degeneration of certain components of nerve cells in the brain might contribute to the development of multiple sclerosis.Dr.Alvarez's work best exemplifies the ________ subfield of psychology.

Which of the following psychologists is most closely associated with the school of functionalism?

The theories of Sigmund Freud and his followers:

Which of the following psychologists is most closely associated with the concept of the unconscious?

Which of the following is a correct explanation for why the hindsight bias exists?

Which level of analysis in psychology is correctly matched with an example?

"Why am I so depressed?" asked Phia."Obviously," said Dr.Fox,"you have inner,unconscious turmoil that we need to explore." Dr.Fox takes a(n)________ approach to psychology.

Dr.Lin studies obesity.She believes that the likelihood of obesity is related to levels of the trait of agreeableness.In which subfield is Dr.Lin most likely to work?

Dr.Nick studies how the color and lighting in a room can influence how people interact with each other during a conversation.Which approach is Dr.Nick using in his research?

Which of the following types of evidence provided the foundation for Freudian theory?

Which of the following is an example of a psychologist who is studying the mind?

Careers in psychology that are expected to grow in the future include:

Will believes that most modern men prefer young and healthy female partners because this preference increases the likelihood of the survival of our genetic ancestors.Which psychological approach does Will believe?

The area of science that focuses on studying the working brain is called:

Which of the following changes did John Stuart Mill advocate for the field of psychology?

Which of the following is an example of the "seeing relationships that do not exist" bias in thinking described in your text?

A genome is a:

Which of the following developments was most important in the rise of the cognitive approach in psychology?

Research Methodology

Biology and Behavior

Consciousness

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Emotion and Motivation

Health and Well-Being

Social Psychology

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters