Question 1

In 1970,women accounted for about what proportion of new doctorates in psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)   one-tenth
B)   one-fifth
C)   one-half
D)   two-thirds
E)   three-fourthsF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 2

An extension of the behavioral perspective that incorporates the study of mental processes is termed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   social-cognitive theory
B)   evolutionary psychology
C)   Gestalt psychology
D)   humanism
E)   neuropsychologyF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Generalizing from research presented in the text,which Internet user is most likely to have poorer academic performance as a result of their Internet use?

Accepted Answer

A)   Abigail,who uses the Internet to visit chat rooms
B)   Brooke,who uses the Internet to do research
C)   Courtney,who uses the Internet to access newsgroups for class assignments
D)   Abigail,Brooke,and Courtney are all predicted to have deterioration in their academic performance; all Internet use was associated with poorer academic performance
E)   None of the students will experience poorer academic performance; Internet use has not been found to affect student performanceF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Dr.von Waldner conducts research on depression.His hypothesis is that depression results from maladaptive thought patterns.From which perspective is von Waldner working?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cognitive
B)   Humanistic
C)   Psychodynamic
D)   Sociocultural
E)   PhysiologicalF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Animal trainer Bob Jeffers uses rewards to teach his animals to perform circus tricks.Jeffers's techniques are based on principles from which school of psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)   Behaviorism
B)   Structuralism
C)   Psychodynamic
D)   Functionalism
E)   HumanismF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Which perspective is most responsible for bringing issues relating to diversity to the forefront of psychological research?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cognitive
B)   Behaviorism
C)   Psychodynamic
D)   Sociocultural
E)   HumanisticF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Humanistic psychologists stress all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   individuals' abilities to make meaning and purpose in their lives.
B)   self-awareness and free will.
C)   unconscious forces.
D)   being true to oneself.
E)   becoming an authentic person.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following relationships would most likely have the weakest correlation?

Accepted Answer

A)   a school child's age and vocabulary
B)   a building's height and weight
C)   number of fingers on a person's hand and intelligence
D)   air temperature and number of air conditioners being used
E)   amount of snowfall and number of skiersF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Who is generally recognized as the founder of American psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hall
B)  James
C)  Wundt
D)  Freud
E)  WatsonF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Differentiate between basic research and applied research.

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Question 11

______ is a growing movement in psychology directed toward studies of human experience such as hope,happiness,and altruism.

Accepted Answer

A)   Positive psychology
B)   Neo-Behaviorism
C)   Eclecticism
D)   Evolutionary psychology
E)   Sociocultural psychologyF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Evaluate the fundamentals of correlational research. Use examples.

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Correlational research focuses on the...

Question 13

Outline the key features of critical thinking.

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Question 14

A member of which minority group is least likely to be the recipient of a doctorate in the field of psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)   Latino American
B)   African American
C)   Pacific Islander
D)   Asian American
E)   Native AmericanF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 15

Developmental psychologist Arthur Chang watches children in a day-care center through a one-way mirror.Chang is utilizing which form of research?

Accepted Answer

A)   case study
B)   correlational
C)   survey
D)   experimentation
E)   naturalistic observationF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

All of the following are steps in the scientific method EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   drawing conclusions.
B)   developing a hypothesis.
C)   ignoring contradictory evidence.
D)   gathering evidence.
E)   generating a research question.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 17

According to the text,all but which of the following are emerging specialty areas in psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)   sport psychology
B)   geropsychology
C)   consumer
D)   forensic psychology
E)   neuropsychologyF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

A(n) ______ approach is one that draws on theories and principles representing different perspectives.

Accepted Answer

A)   neo-Freudian
B)   sociocultural
C)   evolutionary
D)   social-cognitive
E)   eclecticF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

All but which of the following are cognitive factors that influence behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   the value placed on different objects in the environment
B)   rewards and punishments
C)   the value placed on different personal goals
D)   expectancies about the rewards of particular behaviors
E)   expectancies about the possible punishments associated with particular behaviorsF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Psychology made the transition from philosophy to science with which event?

Accepted Answer

A)   William James changed the field's focus from structuralism to functionalism.
B)   Plato died and interest in the philosophical aspects of psychology died with him.
C)   G.Stanley Hall founded the American Psychological Association.
D)   Titchener brought methods of introspection to the U.S.
E)   Wundt opened his laboratory in Leipzig.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Exam 1: The Science of Psychology

A(n) ______ approach is one that draws on theories and principles representing different perspectives.

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Which perspective is most responsible for bringing issues relating to diversity to the forefront of psychological research?

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Generalizing from research presented in the text,which Internet user is most likely to have poorer academic performance as a result of their Internet use?

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______ is a growing movement in psychology directed toward studies of human experience such as hope,happiness,and altruism.

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Dr.von Waldner conducts research on depression.His hypothesis is that depression results from maladaptive thought patterns.From which perspective is von Waldner working?

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Animal trainer Bob Jeffers uses rewards to teach his animals to perform circus tricks.Jeffers's techniques are based on principles from which school of psychology?

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Psychology made the transition from philosophy to science with which event?

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All of the following are steps in the scientific method EXCEPT

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Which of the following relationships would most likely have the weakest correlation?

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Developmental psychologist Arthur Chang watches children in a day-care center through a one-way mirror.Chang is utilizing which form of research?

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Humanistic psychologists stress all of the following EXCEPT

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Who is generally recognized as the founder of American psychology?

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A member of which minority group is least likely to be the recipient of a doctorate in the field of psychology?

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All but which of the following are cognitive factors that influence behavior?

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