Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a useful theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  It organizes observations. 
B)  It cannot be refuted. 
C)  It implies predictions that anyone can use to check the theory or to derive practical applications. 
D)  It stimulates further research that may lead to a revised theory that better organizes and predicts. 
A)  It organizes observations. 
B)  It cannot be refuted. 
C)  It implies predictions that anyone can use to check the theory or to derive practical applications. 
D)  It stimulates further research that may lead to a revised theory that better organizes and predicts.

Question 2

Which of the following is a measure of the extent to which two factors vary together?

Accepted Answer

A)  replication 
B)  experimentation 
C)  correlation 
D)  extrapolation 
A)  replication 
B)  experimentation 
C)  correlation 
D)  extrapolation

Question 3

The biopsychosocial approach incorporates different levels of analysis,which

Accepted Answer

A)  have little value for applied research. 
B)  typically contradict common sense. 
C)  are generally impossible to test scientifically. 
D)  complement one another. 
A)  have little value for applied research. 
B)  typically contradict common sense. 
C)  are generally impossible to test scientifically. 
D)  complement one another.

Question 4

The risk of being color deficient is greater for men than for women.This best illustrates an important

Accepted Answer

A)  conditioned response. 
B)  psychodynamic perspective. 
C)  empirical approach. 
D)  gender difference. 
A)  conditioned response. 
B)  psychodynamic perspective. 
C)  empirical approach. 
D)  gender difference.

Question 5

To provide a baseline against which they can evaluate the effects of a specific treatment,experimenters make use of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent variable. 
B)  independent variable. 
C)  control group. 
D)  experimental group. 
A)  dependent variable. 
B)  independent variable. 
C)  control group. 
D)  experimental group.

Question 6

Which psychological perspective highlights the manner in which people encode,process,store,and retrieve information?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  behavioral 
C)  behavior genetics 
D)  evolutionary 
A)  cognitive 
B)  behavioral 
C)  behavior genetics 
D)  evolutionary

Question 7

Investigating patterns of brain activity that accompany people's recollections of a stressful experience would be of most direct interest to the specialty area known as

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior genetics. 
B)  cognitive neuroscience. 
C)  evolutionary psychology. 
D)  functionalism. 
A)  behavior genetics. 
B)  cognitive neuroscience. 
C)  evolutionary psychology. 
D)  functionalism.

Question 8

The statistical measure that reveals the extent to which two things relate is called

Accepted Answer

A)  naturalistic observation. 
B)  meta-analysis. 
C)  a correlation coefficient. 
D)  a survey. 
A)  naturalistic observation. 
B)  meta-analysis. 
C)  a correlation coefficient. 
D)  a survey.

Question 9

Surveys indicate that people are less likely to support "welfare" than "aid to the needy." These somewhat paradoxical survey results best illustrate the importance of

Accepted Answer

A)  random sampling. 
B)  wording effects. 
C)  the placebo effect. 
D)  naturalistic observation. 
A)  random sampling. 
B)  wording effects. 
C)  the placebo effect. 
D)  naturalistic observation.

Question 10

The cognitive perspective in psychology focuses on how

Accepted Answer

A)  feelings are influenced by blood chemistry. 
B)  people try to understand their own unconscious motives. 
C)  behavior is influenced by environmental conditions. 
D)  people encode,process,store,and retrieve information. 
A)  feelings are influenced by blood chemistry. 
B)  people try to understand their own unconscious motives. 
C)  behavior is influenced by environmental conditions. 
D)  people encode,process,store,and retrieve information.

Question 11

One of the last century's most influential observers of children was the Swiss biologist

Accepted Answer

A)  Edward Bradford Titchener. 
B)  Margaret Floy Washburn. 
C)  William James. 
D)  Jean Piaget. 
A)  Edward Bradford Titchener. 
B)  Margaret Floy Washburn. 
C)  William James. 
D)  Jean Piaget.

Question 12

Which principle suggests that inherited traits contributing to reproduction and survival will most likely be passed on to succeeding generations?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior genetics 
B)  structuralism 
C)  natural selection 
D)  positive psychology 
A)  behavior genetics 
B)  structuralism 
C)  natural selection 
D)  positive psychology

Question 13

Howard Gardner,Robert Sternberg,and Charles Spearman developed different ________ regarding intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  theories 
B)  patterns in random events 
C)  scientific methods 
D)  scientific inquiries 
A)  theories 
B)  patterns in random events 
C)  scientific methods 
D)  scientific inquiries

Question 14

The marriage rituals of different ethnic groups are of most relevance to the ________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  evolutionary 
B)  social-cultural 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  cognitive 
A)  evolutionary 
B)  social-cultural 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  cognitive

Question 15

Our tendency to believe we know more than we do best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  naturalistic observation. 
B)  the placebo effect. 
C)  overconfidence. 
D)  random assignment. 
A)  naturalistic observation. 
B)  the placebo effect. 
C)  overconfidence. 
D)  random assignment.

Question 16

Testing hypotheses and refining theories in light of those tests is central to

Accepted Answer

A)  debriefing. 
B)  the testing effect. 
C)  the scientific method. 
D)  informed consent. 
A)  debriefing. 
B)  the testing effect. 
C)  the scientific method. 
D)  informed consent.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion provided in the text for how to be a stronger person and a better student?

Accepted Answer

A)  Get a full night's sleep. 
B)  Set short-term goals. 
C)  Exercise. 
D)  Prioritize relationships 
A)  Get a full night's sleep. 
B)  Set short-term goals. 
C)  Exercise. 
D)  Prioritize relationships

Question 18

To study inner sensations,images,and feelings,Edward Titchener engaged people in self-reflective

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalysis. 
B)  introspection. 
C)  positive psychology. 
D)  psychiatry. 
A)  psychoanalysis. 
B)  introspection. 
C)  positive psychology. 
D)  psychiatry.

Question 19

Cognitive neuroscience studies relationships between

Accepted Answer

A)  natural selection and genetic predispositions. 
B)  childhood memories and psychological disorders. 
C)  thought processes and brain functions. 
D)  philosophy and physiology. 
A)  natural selection and genetic predispositions. 
B)  childhood memories and psychological disorders. 
C)  thought processes and brain functions. 
D)  philosophy and physiology.

Question 20

Research conducted by which field of study is a revisit to the nature-nurture debate?

Accepted Answer

A)  evolutionary psychology 
B)  gender psychology 
C)  cross-cultural psychology 
D)  positive psychology 
A)  evolutionary psychology 
B)  gender psychology 
C)  cross-cultural psychology 
D)  positive psychology

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a useful theory?

Which of the following is a measure of the extent to which two factors vary together?

The biopsychosocial approach incorporates different levels of analysis,which

The risk of being color deficient is greater for men than for women.This best illustrates an important

To provide a baseline against which they can evaluate the effects of a specific treatment,experimenters make use of a(n)

Which psychological perspective highlights the manner in which people encode,process,store,and retrieve information?

Investigating patterns of brain activity that accompany people's recollections of a stressful experience would be of most direct interest to the specialty area known as

The statistical measure that reveals the extent to which two things relate is called

Surveys indicate that people are less likely to support "welfare" than "aid to the needy." These somewhat paradoxical survey results best illustrate the importance of

The cognitive perspective in psychology focuses on how

One of the last century's most influential observers of children was the Swiss biologist

Which principle suggests that inherited traits contributing to reproduction and survival will most likely be passed on to succeeding generations?

Howard Gardner,Robert Sternberg,and Charles Spearman developed different ________ regarding intelligence.

The marriage rituals of different ethnic groups are of most relevance to the ________ perspective.

Our tendency to believe we know more than we do best illustrates

Testing hypotheses and refining theories in light of those tests is central to

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion provided in the text for how to be a stronger person and a better student?

To study inner sensations,images,and feelings,Edward Titchener engaged people in self-reflective

Cognitive neuroscience studies relationships between

Research conducted by which field of study is a revisit to the nature-nurture debate?

The Biology of Behavior

Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind

Developing Through the Life Span

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Stress, Health, and Human Flourishing

Social Psychology

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Therapy

Statistical Reasoning in Everyday Life

Psychology at Work

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Exam 1: Thinking Critically With Psychological Science

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a useful theory?

Which of the following is a measure of the extent to which two factors vary together?

The biopsychosocial approach incorporates different levels of analysis,which

The risk of being color deficient is greater for men than for women.This best illustrates an important

To provide a baseline against which they can evaluate the effects of a specific treatment,experimenters make use of a(n)

Which psychological perspective highlights the manner in which people encode,process,store,and retrieve information?

Investigating patterns of brain activity that accompany people's recollections of a stressful experience would be of most direct interest to the specialty area known as

The statistical measure that reveals the extent to which two things relate is called

Surveys indicate that people are less likely to support "welfare" than "aid to the needy." These somewhat paradoxical survey results best illustrate the importance of

The cognitive perspective in psychology focuses on how

One of the last century's most influential observers of children was the Swiss biologist

Which principle suggests that inherited traits contributing to reproduction and survival will most likely be passed on to succeeding generations?

Howard Gardner,Robert Sternberg,and Charles Spearman developed different ________ regarding intelligence.

The marriage rituals of different ethnic groups are of most relevance to the ________ perspective.

Our tendency to believe we know more than we do best illustrates

Testing hypotheses and refining theories in light of those tests is central to

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion provided in the text for how to be a stronger person and a better student?

To study inner sensations,images,and feelings,Edward Titchener engaged people in self-reflective

Cognitive neuroscience studies relationships between

Research conducted by which field of study is a revisit to the nature-nurture debate?

The Biology of Behavior

Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind

Developing Through the Life Span

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Stress, Health, and Human Flourishing

Social Psychology

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Therapy

Statistical Reasoning in Everyday Life

Psychology at Work

Filters