Question 1

The entire group that a researcher is interested in is called a

Accepted Answer

A) sample. 
B) population. 
C) subject pool. 
D) survey. 
A) sample. 
B) population. 
C) subject pool. 
D) survey.

Question 2

Several years ago two scientists announced that they had achieved "cold fusion" in the laboratory,but further studies failed to replicate their findings and later other scientists found that the original two scientists had used sloppy methods.This highlights which of the following critical thinking principles?

Accepted Answer

A) Few "truths" do not need to be tested. 
B) All evidence is not equal in quality. 
C) Authority or expertise does not make the claims of the authority or expert true. 
D) Critical thinking requires an open mind. 
A) Few "truths" do not need to be tested. 
B) All evidence is not equal in quality. 
C) Authority or expertise does not make the claims of the authority or expert true. 
D) Critical thinking requires an open mind.

Question 3

Drinking orange juice is negatively correlated with the risk of cancer.Based on this information,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) The more orange juice you drink,the higher your risk of cancer. 
B) The more orange juice you drink,the lower your risk of cancer. 
C) The less orange juice you drink,the lower your risk of cancer. 
D) Drinking orange juice causes people to be cancer free. 
A) The more orange juice you drink,the higher your risk of cancer. 
B) The more orange juice you drink,the lower your risk of cancer. 
C) The less orange juice you drink,the lower your risk of cancer. 
D) Drinking orange juice causes people to be cancer free.

Question 4

Critical thinking means making judgments based on

Accepted Answer

A) emotional issues. 
B) keeping a closed mind. 
C) reason and logical evaluation. 
D) authority and expertise. 
A) emotional issues. 
B) keeping a closed mind. 
C) reason and logical evaluation. 
D) authority and expertise.

Question 5

A famous newscaster advertises a new magnetic mattress for controlling pain.If Nathaniel decides to order the mattress because he believes that such a well-known personality should know if it works or not,he has made an error in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Few "truths" do not need to be tested. 
B) All evidence is not equal in quality. 
C) Authority or expertise does not make the claims of the authority or expert true. 
D) Critical thinking requires an open mind. 
A) Few "truths" do not need to be tested. 
B) All evidence is not equal in quality. 
C) Authority or expertise does not make the claims of the authority or expert true. 
D) Critical thinking requires an open mind.

Question 6

In the definition of psychology,the term mental processes means

Accepted Answer

A) internal,covert processes. 
B) outward behavior. 
C) overt actions and reactions. 
D) only animal behavior. 
A) internal,covert processes. 
B) outward behavior. 
C) overt actions and reactions. 
D) only animal behavior.

Question 7

In the stereotypes and athletes study,what was the independent variable?

Accepted Answer

A) the test scores 
B) the room in which the test was given 
C) the control group 
D) the difference in threat level 
A) the test scores 
B) the room in which the test was given 
C) the control group 
D) the difference in threat level

Question 8

Who is most associated with the technique of introspection?

Accepted Answer

A) Wundt 
B) James 
C) Watson 
D) Wertheimer 
A) Wundt 
B) James 
C) Watson 
D) Wertheimer

Question 9

A psychologist is interested in finding out why identical twins have different personalities.This psychologist is most interested in the goal of

Accepted Answer

A) description. 
B) explanation. 
C) prediction. 
D) control. 
A) description. 
B) explanation. 
C) prediction. 
D) control.

Question 10

Psychologists who give potential employees tests that determine what kind of job those employees might best fit are interested in the goal of

Accepted Answer

A) description. 
B) explanation. 
C) prediction. 
D) control. 
A) description. 
B) explanation. 
C) prediction. 
D) control.

Question 11

Dr.Silverberg conducted a study in which she tests infants for memory ability.Before she can begin her study,she must obtain

Accepted Answer

A) permission from the infants. 
B) permission from the parents. 
C) informed consent from the parents. 
D) confidential information from the parents. 
A) permission from the infants. 
B) permission from the parents. 
C) informed consent from the parents. 
D) confidential information from the parents.

Exam 1: The Science of Psychology

The entire group that a researcher is interested in is called a

Drinking orange juice is negatively correlated with the risk of cancer.Based on this information,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Critical thinking means making judgments based on

A famous newscaster advertises a new magnetic mattress for controlling pain.If Nathaniel decides to order the mattress because he believes that such a well-known personality should know if it works or not,he has made an error in which of the following?

In the definition of psychology,the term mental processes means

In the stereotypes and athletes study,what was the independent variable?

Who is most associated with the technique of introspection?

A psychologist is interested in finding out why identical twins have different personalities.This psychologist is most interested in the goal of

Psychologists who give potential employees tests that determine what kind of job those employees might best fit are interested in the goal of

Dr.Silverberg conducted a study in which she tests infants for memory ability.Before she can begin her study,she must obtain

A: The Science of Psychology

B: The Science of Psychology

C: The Science of Psychology

Biological Perspective

A: Biological Perspective

B: Biological Perspective

C: The Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

A: Sensation and Perception

B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

Consciousness: Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, and Drugs

A: Consciousness: Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, and Drugs

B: Consciousness: Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, and Drugs

C: Consciousness: Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, and Drugs

Learning

A: Learning

B: Learning

C: Learning

Memory

A: Memory

B: Memory

C: Memory

Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

A: Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

B: Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

C: Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Development Across the Life Span

A: Development Across the Life Span

B: Development Across the Life Span

C: Development Across the Life Span

Motivation and Emotion

A: Motivation and Emotion

B: Motivation and Emotion

C: Motivation and Emotion

Sexuality and Gender

A: Sexuality and Gender

B: Sexuality and Gender

C: Sexuality and Gender

Stress and Health

A: Stress and Health

B: Stress and Health

C: Stress and Health

Social Psychology

A: Social Psychology

B: Social Psychology

C: Social Psychology

Theories of Personality

A: Theories of Personality

B: Theories of Personality

C: Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

A: Psychological Disorders

B: Psychological Disorders

C: Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

A: Psychological Therapies

B: Psychological Therapies

C: Psychological Therapies

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