PSYC2210: MIDTERM
Mitsuru has a comprehensive final exam coming up in his abnormal psychology class. According to your textbook, which of the following strategies is likely to be most effective in preparing for the exam? A. Breaking the material down into sections (e.g., schizophrenia, mood disorders) and studying those sections repeatedly over time B. Studying all the material covered in the exam, but doing so in one long study session shortly before the exam C. Having repeated study sessions in which all the exam material is studied D. Multitasking while studying so that exam material will come to mind "without thinking" during the exam
A. Breaking the material down into sections (e.g., schizophrenia, mood disorders) and studying those sections repeatedly over time
Compared to high school courses: A. College courses cover material in more detail B. College courses cover less material and cover it at a cursory level C. College courses involve more memorization but less reflective thinking D. College courses cover more material but at a cursory level
A. College courses cover material in more detail
Which of the following statements is true? A. College professors are typically less available than high school teachers and interactions are likely to focus exclusively on academic issues. B. College professors are typically more available than high school teachers and interactions are likely to focus primarily on personal issues. C. College professors are typically more available than high school teachers and interactions are likely to focus exclusively on academic issues. D. College professors are typically less available than high school teachers and interactions are likely to focus equally on personal and academic issues.
A. College professors are typically less available than high school teachers and interactions are likely to focus exclusively on academic issues.
Which of the following statements is false? A. College students spend more time in the classroom than high school students B. In college, a substantial amount of learning takes place outside the classroom C. In college, engagement in the learning process is the responsibility of the student D. Attendance is almost always monitored in college classes
A. College students spend more time in the classroom than high school students
According to your textbook, career goals have little meaning in isolation from educational and life goals. The three steps involved in sound career decision making, in the order suggested in your textbook are: A. Considering life goals, considering career goals, considering educational goals B. Considering educational goals, considering career goals, considering life goals C. Considering career goals, considering educational goals, considering life goals D. Considering life goals, considering educational goals, considering career goals
A. Considering life goals, considering career goals, considering educational goals
According to your textbook, what three questions should you ask yourself in order to determine whether psychology is a good fit for you? A. Do I understand that psychology is a scientific discipline? Does psychology fit my interests, skills, abilities, and values? Is psychology the best degree to help me accomplish my career goals? B. Will I be able to only take courses that I like and avoid courses I don't like? Do I understand that psychology is a scientific discipline? Is psychology a popular major? C. Does psychology fit my interests, skills, abilities, and values? Is psychology the best degree to help me accomplish my career goals? How quickly can I graduate if I major in psychology? D. Do I understand that psychology is a scientific discipline? Is psychology a popular major? Is psychology the best degree to help me accomplish my career goals?
A. Do I understand that psychology is a scientific discipline? Does psychology fit my interests, skills, abilities, and values? is psychology the best degree to help me accomplish my career goals?
A core element of psychologists' research is __________, the development of ideas and knowledge through direct observation. A. Empiricism B. Existentialism C. Duology D. Disambiguation
A. Empiricism
Compared to high school courses, college courses typically have: A. Fewer restrictions on classroom behavior and more rules about academic work (e.g., deadlines) B. More restrictions on classroom behavior and fewer rules about academic work (e.g., deadlines) C. Fewer restrictions on classroom behavior and fewer rules about academic work (e.g., deadlines) D. More restrictions on classroom behavior and more rules about academic work (e.g., deadlines)
A. Fewer restrictions on classroom behavior and more rules about academic work (e.g., deadlines)
Two key activities for psychologists are conducting research and applying research to real-world problems. According to your textbook, many psychologists: A. Focus on both research and applying research to real-world problems B. Focus only on research C. Focus only on applying research to real-world problems D. Focus only on research or on applying research to real-world problems
A. Focus on both research and applying research to real-world problems
What do college students typically identify as their biggest stressor? A. Grades B. Finances C. Time management D. Relationships
A. Grades
Based on the content of the field and scope of its influence, psychology is considered the be one of the few __________ sciences. A. Hub B. Spoke C. Roll D. Spear
A. Hub
Joel, a psychology major, is getting experience outside the classroom by job shadowing an industrial/organizational psychologist who works at a consulting firm. Joel is most likely serving as a(n): A. Intern/practicum student B. Consultant C. Research Assistant D. Mentor
A. Intern/practicum student
Mikele will be starting college next year. She has been thinking quite a bit about both her educational goals and her career goals. According to your textbook, however, it's important that in this process she also gives strong consideration to her __________ A. Life goals B. Status goals C. Retirement goals D. Relationship goals
A. Life goals
Phil is about to start college, and he will be majoring in psychology. It is a good idea for him to: A. Map out his coursework from his first semester of college until graduation B. Rely mostly on the advice of fellow students as he makes his schedule each semester C. Try to finish college early by scheduling an overload of classes each semester even though during high school he found it difficult to juggle school and work. D. Let his advisor tell him what to take each semester because he has years of experience working with psychology majors
A. Map out his coursework from his first semester of college until graduation
Which of these statements is false? A. Most psychologists are generalists and do not specialize in a subfield of psychology B. Graduate training in psychology is usually focused on a specific area or subfield C. Training at the undergraduate level of broad in order to provide students with a basic foundation in psychology D. Objectives for student learning are similar across undergraduate programs in psychology
A. Most psychologists are generalists and do not specialize in a subfield of psychology
Which of the following statements is true? A. One explanatory style-internal or external locus of control-may not always be better than another. B. In terms of academics, an external locus of control is always better than an internal locus of control C. Students with an internal locus of control tend to experience more stress D. In terms of academics, an internal locus of control is always better than an external locus of control.
A. One explanatory style-internal or external locus of control-may not always be better than another.
Casey is making her schedule for her spring semester. She will be taking her Senior Capstone course and is trying to decide which professor's section to choose. Which of the following professors would likely be the best for her to choose? A. Professor Maher, Casey has had Professor Maher for one course. Professor Maher gave Casey constructive feedback on her writing skills and suggestions on how to improve those skills. B. Professor Fletcher, Casey has had Professor Fletcher for most of her psychology courses. She likes his teaching style and the fact that he tends to be a fairly easy grader. C. Professor Pence, Casey has not had Professor Pence for a class but has heard that she is a very funny and engaging lecturer. D. professor Huinn, Casey has had one course with Professor Quinn. She would classify him as an "okay" instructor bu not one of her favorites. She did appreciate tye fact that he didn't assign any research papers.
A. Professor Maher, Casey has had Professor Maher for one course. Professor Maher gave Casey constructive feedback on her writing skills and suggestions on how to improve those skills.
Which of the following is not a career development theory discussed in your textbook? A. Relational theory B. Trait theory C. Social-cognitive theory D. Developmental theory
A. Relational theory
In college, engaging in the learning process is primarily the responsibility of the: A. Student B. Professor C. Teaching Assistant D. Tutor
A. Student
Research has shown that students with an internal locus of control: A. Tend to have higher academic achievement than students with an external locus of control B. Have more frequent illnesses than students with an external locus of control C. Have higher rates of substance abuse than students with an external locus of control D. All of the above
A. Tend to have higher academic achievement than students with an external locus of control
Anthony has been working on a paper for his Theories of Personality class. The topic he has chosen is "optimism". He finds a recent article that provides an overview of much of the research on optimism. He thinks that the sources listed in the reference section of this article might also be useful, so he looks up some of the articles listed in the reference section of the summary article. Is this a good way for him to find additional useful information for his paper? A. Yes, this could be an effective approach B. No, because this would clearly constitute plagiarism C. No, because the references may be inaccurate D. No, because he can just use all the information from the summary article so there is really no need for him to look for more information
A. Yes, this could be an effective approach
What percentage of undergraduates complete at least one remedial course in their first year? A. 40% B. 20% C. 60% D. 10%
B. 20%
APA style refers to: A. Established procedures for conducting research in psychology B. A set of guidelines for preparing written text C. An informally agreed-upon professional dress code adopted by psychologists in private practice D. Professional standards to guide the teaching of psychology at the college level
B. A set of guidelines for preparing written text
The __________ established enforceable standards that are to be followed by psychologists. A. Association for Psychological Science Ethics Code B. American Psychological Association Ethics Code C. Association of Psychological Ethics Code D. Accredited Ethics Code for Psychologists
B. American Psychological Association Ethics Code
Which of the following statements is true? A. An academic advisor's only is to help you schedule your classes B. An advising appointment can include discussion of a student's career plans C. Because your advisor is an expert at advising and scheduling classes, a student does not need to prepare for advising meetings D. None of the above are true
B. An advising appointment can include discussion of a student's career plans
Which of the following is an example of an external locus of control? A. In preparing for the midterm exam in her Statistics class. Bailey has gone to see the Teaching Assistant several times to clarify material she was confused about. When she got an A on the exam she thought to herself, "I'm really glad I went to see the TA for help!" B. Brenda did really well on the final exam in her Sociology class. When her sister congratulated her and asked how she did so well she replied, "The test was easy." C. Kris got a failing grade on her Theories of Personality research paper. When she told her friends about it she said, "I've got to work harder for the next paper." D. All of the above
B. Brenda did really well on the final exam in her Sociology class. When her sister congratulated her and asked how she did so well she replied, "The test was easy."
Psychology's breadth makes it possible for students to acquire a: A. narrow range of skills that are applicable to very specific careers B. Broad range of skills that are applicable to a variety of careers C. Narrow range of knowledge and few skills that are applicable to careers D. Broad range of knowledge but few skills that are applicable to careers
B. Broad range of skills that are applicable to a variety of careers
Large writing assignments in the psychology major can be intimidating. According to the textbook, what strategy should students employ when they receive such an assignment? A. Do not begin writing until 24 hours prior to the due date. The pressure of the impending deadline will focus and clarify the writing. B. Create and follow a step-by-step plan that breaks down completion of the assignment into smaller, manageable tasks. C. Include pages of direct quotes to avoid the unnecessary mental strain of paraphrasing others' work. D. All of the above
B. Create and follow a step-by-step plan that breaks down completion of the assignment into smaller, manageable tasks.
Professor Fleming has taught in the psychology department at her university for 15 years. With which of the following students would she most likely to form a mentoring relationship? A. Jill, who hasn't interacted much with Professor Fleming but has performed well on all the exams in Professor Fleming's class B. David, who has shown interest in Professor Fleming's research area C. Tyler, who has approached Professor Flemming about becoming a research assistant because it would fit well with his schedule next semester D. Steve, who has performed well on all the exams in Professor Fleming's class but sometimes fails to pay attention in class
B. David, who has shown interest in Professor Fleming's research area
True or False: Although psychology is a field known for its research and applied work, and many psychologists work in academic settings, the field is not known for developing or researching effective teaching methods. A. True B. False
B. False
True or False: Although some psychologists conduct research, psychology is not considered a scientific field. A. True B. False
B. False
True or False: College professors typically use class time to provide overviews or summaries of course material. A. True B. False
B. False
True or False: Laura is in her first year of college and was initially uncertain about her major. Laura's recent decision to major in psychology is based solely on the fact that she enjoys helping her friends when they have problems. Laura's decision to major in psychology is a sound and well-informed one. A. True B. False
B. False
True or False: Psychologists study human behavior but not animal behavior. A. True B. false
B. False
In terms of enrollment trends in postsecondary education (e.g., colleges and universities), which of the following statements is true? A. Since 1980, the percentage of graduating high school students immediately enrolling in postsecondary education has remained stable B. In the past 30 years, enrollment at colleges and universities has increased dramatically C. The number of college students over the age of 35 has decreased D. Since 1980, the percentage of graduating high school students immediately enrolling in postsecondary education has decreased considerably
B. In the past 30 years, enrollment at colleges and universities has increased dramatically
Memory, attitudes, and emotion are: A. Not able to be reliably studied B. Internal experiences and processes C. Of little interest to most psychologists D. Observable behaviors
B. Internal experiences and processes
An undergraduate degree in psychology can be considered a "preprofessional" degree. This means that: A. It provides training in research B. It prepares students for graduate education C. It is considered a liberal arts degree D. It prepares students for employment
B. It prepares students for graduate education
Which of the following is an example of internal locus of control? A. Joyce got an A on her Research Methods midterm exam. When congratulated by her roommate she said, "I think I just got lucky." B. Jeff got an A on his final exam in Biology. When he told his friends about it he said, "It was a challenging exam, but I put in a lot of time studying for it." C. Drew failed his Algebra class. When he got his grade he thought to himself, "I would have passed this class if I'd had a better instructor." D. All of the above
B. Jeff got an A on his final exam in Biology. When he told his friends about it he said, "It was a challenging exam, but I put in a lot of time studying for it."
Bonnie has an exam coming up in her Child Development class. She is talking with you and says she really needs to do well on the exam and so she is going to spend a lot of time studying because she knows that spending more hours studying directly relates to better grades. Is she correct? A. Yes B. No
B. No
According to your textbook, the best tools for conducting literature reviews are: A. Encyclopedia-type websites like Wikipedia B. Online databases C. Card catalogues D. Research apps
B. Online databases
The APA publishes an ethics code that guides the research and applied work of psychologists. Which of the following is not one of the goals of this code? A. Create and maintain integrity in the profession B. Protect psychologists from intrusive public inquiries C. Students are a good source of information about the psychology major in large part because professors tend to exaggerate information D. All of the above
B. Protect psychologists from intrusive public inquiries
Which of the following statements is false with regard to the field of psychology? A. Psychology is likely to be very interdisciplinary in the future. B. Psychology is a field that is clearly defined and narrow. C. Psychology is considered a hub science. D. Psychology has links to many disciplines such as neuroscience, nursing, education, and statistics.
B. Psychology is a field that is clearly defined and narrow.
According to your textbook, which of the following statements is true with regard to reading course material? A. Reading without fully paying attention to the material is an effective reading strategy because it allows a student to get through more material B. Reading course material thoroughly and actively the information is an effective reading strategy C. Reading passively (e.g., skimming, not thinking about the material) is an efficient way to comprehend course material D. Both A and C
B. Reading course material thoroughly and actively the information is an effective reading strategy
Psychology is defined as the __________ study of behavior and mental processes. A. Rational B. Scientific C. Philosophical D. Applied
B. Scientific
According to your textbook, people: A. Should not expect to change careers B. Should expect to change careers multiple times C. Should expect to change careers once
B. Should expect to change careers multiple times
McGovern and Hawkins (1986) found that: A. Faculty rated getting applied experience and learning to help others as a much more important part of students' undergraduate psychology education than the students themselves B. Students rated getting applied experience and learning to help others as a much more important part of their undergraduate psychology education than faculty did C.Faculty rated exposure to the history of psychology as the most important goal in students' undergraduate psychology education, while students rated preparation for employment/job-seeking as the most important D. Students rated gaining knowledge and skill in statistics and research methods as much more important to their undergraduate psychology education than faculty did.
B. Students rated getting applied experience and learning to help others as a much more important part of their undergraduate psychology education than faculty did
The research conducted by psychologists can be described as __________. A. Arbitrary B. Systematic C. Unstructured D. Intuitive
B. Systematic
__________ provides guidelines and learning objectives for undergraduate programs in psychology. A. The International Committee on Undergraduate Training in Psychology (ICUTP) B. The American Psychological Association (APA) C. The National Psychology Association (NPA) D. The Society for the Undergraduate Study of Psychology (SUSP)
B. The American Psychological Association (APA)
According to your textbook, academic success in college is largely based on: A. The ability to read quickly and multitask B. The ability to memorize material and master new skills C. The ability to memorize material and master new skills D. The ability to memorize and employ study habits one has successfully used in the past
B. The ability to memorize material and master new skills
Which of the following statements is true? A. Although your professors and advisor can be helpful, your fellow psychology students should always be your primary source of information about the major. B. The information about the psychology major provided by your fellow psychology students may not be valid or applicable to all students, including you. C. Students are a good source of information about the psychology major in large part because professors tend to exaggerate information. D. All of the above
B. The information about the psychology major provided by your fellow psychology students may not be valid or applicable to all students, including you.
The primary organizing element of a college course is: A. The textbook B. The syllabus C. The student D. The students' schedules
B. The syllabus
Samantha recently received her bachelor's degree in psychology. If she is like most first-time, full-time college students she: A. Completed her degree in 4 years B. Took more than 4 years to complete her degree C. Took more than 6 years to complete her degree D. Completed her degree in less than 4 years
B. Took more than 4 years to complete her degree
The career development theories discussed in your textbook are: A. Interest theories, developmental theories, social-cognitive theories, and value theories B. Trait theories, type theories, developmental theories, and social-cognitive theories C. Trait theories, type theories, developmental theories, and social-cognitive theories D. Type theories, reciprocal theories, developmental theories, and social-cognitive theories
B. Trait theories, type theories, developmental theories, and social-cognitive theories
Kevin has just been named Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the university where he teaches. He decides that his first task will be to look at retention among students in the College of Arts and Sciences. Retention refers to: A. Successfully completing a course prerequisite B. Whether or not students stay in school C. Instances of academic dishonesty that result in disciplinary action D. How long it takes a student to complete a degree
B. Whether or not students stay in school
Jeff is taking a Research Methods course. he is confused about the material in a recent lecture. What should he do? A. Try to learn the material on his own and avoid asking for help. Asking for help will be seen as a sign of weakness by his instructor. B. Work with the material and try to figure out the source of his confusion. If that's not successful, he should then ask for help from his instructor. C. Seriously consider dropping the class D. Ask the instructor to go over the material again right after class before trying to learn the material on his own
B. Work with the material and try to figure out the source of his confusion. If that's not successful, he should then ask for help from his instructor.
Students' expectations for their undergraduate education in psychology: A. are often quite similar to areas emphasized by psychology degree programs emphasize B. are often incongruent with what psychology degree programs emphasize C. Typically include learning about animal laboratory work as a top priority D. Rarely ever include learning how to help others
B. are often incongruent with what psychology degree programs emphasize
About __________ of high school students are considered to be adequately prepared to enter a 4-tear college. A. 1/5 B. 3/4 C. 1/3 D. 1/2
C. 1/3
What percentage of college students report not getting enough sleep? A. 50% B. 25% C. 75% D. 10%
C. 75%
PsycINFO refers to: A. A website containing a comprehensive history of psychology. B. A website for undergraduate psychology majors that describes guidelines for the major, provides career and graduate school information, and serves as a social media forum for subscribers. C. A database used for research in psychology D. A statistical software program for analyzing data in psychology and other behavioral sciences
C. A database used for research in psychology
According to your textbook, the discipline of psychology is often viewed as being: A. Somewhat behind the times when it comes to undergraduate education B. Focused more on graduate education than undergraduate education C. A leader in undergraduate education D. Focused on research but not teaching
C. A leader in undergraduate education
Health services and counseling services: A. Are typically unavailable on college campuses so it is important for students to arrange for these services off-campus B. Are typically available on college campuses, but they are usually quite costly C. Are typically available on college campuses at low or no cost D. Are not typically both offered on college campuses. It is more likely that a college campus will offer health services than counseling services
C. Are typically available on college campuses at low or no cost
One benefit of involvement in student organizations in psychology is that it: A. Can often lead to course credit with a minimum amount of work B. Can enable a student to earn money while pursuing a psychology degree C. Can provide opportunities to work with peers while learning leadership skills D. All of the above
C. Can provide opportunities to work with peers while learning leadership skills
Jean is considering approaching Professor Hirst to ask about the possibility of being a research assistant in her lab next semester. It would be most important for Jean to: A. State that she has heard from other students that Professor Hirst's research is really interesting B. Show how being a research assistant will fit well into her schedule for next semester C. Demonstrate that she already knows something about Professor Hirst's research interests D. Emphasize that she really wants this course because it will be helpful in getting accepted into graduate school
C. Demonstrate that she already knows something about Professor Hirst's research interests
Larry works as an accountant but is seriously considering a career change. He has felt dissatisfied because he feels that there is mismatch between his personal characteristics and the factors required to be successful in his current job. Based on this information, which career theory would best explain Larry's current dissatisfaction? A. Social-cognitive theory B. All of the above C. Developmental theory D. Trait theory
C. Developmental theory
Our self- concepts often change as a function of our experiences. Similarly our preferences for and satisfaction with different types of careers also evolve. These ideas best fit with which career development theory? A. Social-cognitive theory B. Type theory C. Developmental theory D. Trait theory
C. Developmental theory
Which career development theory suggests that our career preferences mature over time and are subject to change? A. Social-cognitive theory B. Trait theory C. Developmental theory D. Type theory
C. Developmental theory
Because of high enrollment, students in psychology programs may have __________ access to key campus resources (e.g., labs, tutoring, advising). A. Slightly decreased B. Drastically decreased C. Increased D. Almost no
C. Increased
Karen is taking an exam in her Research Methods course and is trying to answer the following question: In an experiment, a variable that is manipulated is known as an: A. Dependent variable B. Confounding variable C. Independent variable D. Placebo
C. Independent variable
Three common experiences psychology students might gain outside the classroom are being a(n): A. Internship/practicum student, academic co-advisor, or teaching assistant B. Academic co-advisor, teaching assistant, or research assistant C. Internship/practicum student, teaching assistant, or research assistant D. Internship/practicum student, academic co-advisor, or research assistant
C. Internship/practicum student, teaching assistant, or research assistant
Jennifer is considering majoring in psychology and wants to make an informed decision. According to your textbook, it would be important for Jennifer to not only examine the field and what it has to offer, but to also: A. Be sure that by majoring in psychology she can avoid most of the courses she dislikes B. Only seriously consider the psychology major if her goal is to help people C. Learn about the details of the psychology major as it's offered at her university D. All of the above
C. Learn about the details of the psychology major as it's offered at her university
Many students use their undergraduate psychology degree to seek and acquire employment after graduation. For these students psychology is considered a __________ degree. A. Prerequisite B. Cooperative education C. Liberal arts D. Preprofessional
C. Liberal arts
Advice about the psychology major shared among fellow psychology undergraduates: A. Is always valid B. Is always useful C. May be accurate for one student but not another D. May be the key to earning an A in every psychology course
C. May be accurate for one student but not another
Dr. Gilbert is working on a study examining the role of emotions in compulsive bullying. This semester he has two students who are helping him by collecting and entering data as well as by conducting literature searches related to the study. These students are most likely serving as: A. Advisees B. Teaching assistants C. Research assistants D. Intern/practicum students
C. Research assistants
Which career development theory takes into account our expectations for outcomes and belief in our own capabilities (i.e., self-efficacy)? A. Developmental theory B. Type theory C. Social-cognitive theory D. Trait theory
C. Social-cognitive theory
Shelby is in her first year of college and is really unsure about what career she would like to pursue and what she might want to declare as a major. She makes an appointment with the career development center to talk with a career counselor. Which career development theory would most emphasize the role that Shelby's personal characteristics play in her career choices? A. Social-cognitive theory B. B and C C. Trait theory D. Development theory
C. Trait theory
__________ is a career development theory that suggests that people adopt a few overall dispositions or tendencies that draw them to careers that satisfy their unique needs. This theory also proposes that people seek careers that allow them to express their skills in order to derive satisfaction. A. Social-cognitive theory B. Developmental theory C. Type theory D. Trait theory
C. Type theory
John has just begun working on a research paper for his Industrial/Organizational Psychology course. His topic is "Assessment centers". When he uses "assessment centers" as a keyword in his search, he gets more than 10,000 entries. He decides to look at the entries chronologically. Is this a good idea and if so, how should he go about it? A. No, this is not a good idea. He should select a new topic B. Yes, this is a good idea. If he does this, it would be best for him to work in chronological order, reviewing the oldest entries first and working forward to more recent entries. C. Yes, this is a good idea. If he does this, it would be best for him to work in reverse-chronological order, reviewing the most recent entries first and working backward to earlier entries. D. Yes, this is a good idea. If he does this, he should arbitrarily choose a year (e.g., 1997, 2005) and begin by looking at the entries from that year. He can then choose other years if he needs to look at more entries.
C. Yes, this is a good idea. If he does this, it would be best for him to work in reverse-chronological order, reviewing the most recent entries first and working backward to earlier entries.
According to research, the two most important components of note-taking are transcribing the information efficiently and: A. Highlighting the key terms/concepts B. Re-copying the information after class C. Re-reading the information after class D. Adding additional information to the transcribed notes
D. Adding additional information to the transcribed notes
According to the textbook, strategies for success with learning and using statistics include: A. Viewing statistics as a tool for making sense of data B. Recognizing that statistics can be quite different than math C. Understanding that statistics are relevant to many careers and can bolster career success. D. All of the above
D. All of the above
According to your textbook, which of the following is a resource that can be helpful to undergraduate students in psychology? A. Professors you have for your courses B. Professors in your department with whom you have not taken classes C. Administrative staff in the psychology department office D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Cognitive psychology has demonstrated that in order to learn, new information must be: A. Actively processed B. Reduced to meaningful and manageable units C. Rehearsed and reviewed repeatedly over time D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Jenna just graduated from high school. She was able to get straight A's with very little effort by memorizing information for tests. If she wants to do well in college she should be aware that: A. As a college student she will be expected to demonstrate a deeper level of understanding of course material B. The amount of material expected to be learned in her college courses will be extensive C. Material in her college courses will be covered in more detail than her high school courses D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The Administrative staff in your psychology department are important resources because: A. They may be the people you would need to talk to in order to schedule appointments with faculty, advisors, or the department chair. B. They may be knowledgeable about degree requirements C. They may have access to printed materials and forms that are relevant to the major. D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Undergraduate degree programs in psychology strive to cover the broad scope of the field by teaching students: A. How psychological science is conducted B. What knowledge psychological sciences has yielded thus far C. How psychological knowledge can be applied toward additional research and assisting with real-world problems. D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following is a common misconception students have about the psychology major? A. Psychology is common sense or based on intuition B. The psychology major is an easy route to getting a bachelor's degree C. The psychology major is not a rigorous major D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following is a goal of the APA ethics code? A. Create and maintain public trust in the profession of psychology B. Guide the practice of psychologists C. Establish enforceable standards that are to be followed by psychologists D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following is a test-wise strategy? A. Underlining the most important terms in an item B. Using content from other test items to identify correct answers C. Checking to see if the grammar of an item provides clues to the correct choice D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following is an indicator that colleges and universities use to measure success? A. Retention B. Graduation rates C. Graduation timeframes D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Why is it a good idea to talk with faculty members in your department whom you have not had as instructors? A. They may have interests that match yours. B. They may have attended graduate school at an institution that is of interest to you. C. They may have teaching or research assistantships available. D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following topics is not typically in an academic advising session? A. Course selection B. A student's academic performance C. A student's career plans D. All of the above can be covered in an academic advising session
D. All of the above can be covered in an academic advising session
Which of the following statements is true? A. Neither high schools not colleges emphasize openness to and tolerance of different backgrounds and opinions B. High schools and colleges typically emphasize openness to and tolerance of different backgrounds and opinions and they do so to the saem degree C. Compared to high school, in college there is usually a decreased emphasize openness to and tolerance of different backgrounds and opinions D. Compared to high school, in college there is usually an increased emphasize openness to and tolerance of different backgrounds and opinions
D. Compared to high school, in college there is usually an increased emphasize openness to and tolerance of different backgrounds and opinions
Madeline is a college student and has not declared a major. According to your textbook, the first thing that Madeline should give consideration to would be her: A. Relationship goals B. Career goals C. Educational goals D. Life goals
D. Life goals
Jack is taking his multiple choice final exam in his Industrial-Organizational Psychology course. After he answers the last question, he reviews all of his answers and is thinking about changing his answer to one of the questions. According to your textbook, should Jack change his answer? A. No. It's rarely a good idea to change an answer on an multiple choice exam B. Yes. It's usually a good idea to change an answer instead of staying with your first choice. C. Maybe. He should pay attention to his intuition. If the current answer "feels right" he should keep it. On the other hand if another answer "feels right" he should change it. D. Maybe. If he's considering changing his answer because he's remembered new information or had some new insight, then it would be a good idea to change his answer.
D. Maybe. If he's considering changing his answer because he's remembered new information or had some new insight, then it would be a good idea to change his answer.
Psychology is defined as the scientific study of behavior and __________. A. Neurobiology B. Emotions C. Animals D. Mental processes
D. Mental processes
Shannon is working on a research paper for her Cognitive Psychology course. She has decided that her topic will be memory. However, when she uses "memory" as a keyword in her database search for research articles she receives more than 100,000 entries. what would be the best thing for her to do next. A. Start reading through the 100,000+ entries. B. Skim the 100,000+ entries. C. Change her paper idea because there is too much research on memory for her to review. D. Narrow her database search by combining "memory" with other keywords
D. Narrow her database search by combining "memory" with other keywords
Your textbook suggests three strategies for performing well on written assignments. They are: A. Starting early, writing the majority of the assignment in one sitting, and turning the assignment in early B. Waiting to start the assignment until other major assignments are out of the way, writing the majority of the assignment in one sitting, and turning the assignment in early C. Waiting to start the assignment until the other major assignments are out of the way, writing the majority of the assignment in one sitting, and receiving the assignment at least once D. Starting early, writing in stages, and revising repeatedly
D. Starting early, writing in stages, and revising repeatedly
Although psychology is a very diverse field, the one characteristic all psychologists share is the focus on: A. Disproving paranormal phenomena B. Applied work C. Clinical areas (e.g., psychopathology) D. Studying behavior and mental processes
D. Studying behavior and mental processes
__________ enables students to use features of a test in conjunction with their test-taking experience to improve their scores. A. The rule-in/rule-out strategy B. Concept-schema C. Test-Capture D. Test-wiseness
D. Test-wiseness
Joe is a college freshman who has not decided on a major. He does not like biology or chemistry and in looking through the university catalogue he notices that a major in psychology at his university does not require courses in the natural sciences. As a result Joe declares psychology as his major. This is an example of: A. The "one course and I was sold" reasoning B. The "I'm destined to be a helper" reasoning C. The "well-thought-out/informed choice" reasoning D. The "path of least resistance" reasoning
D. The "path of least resistance" reasoning
According to your textbook, which of the following is the best definition of stress? A. The positive and negative events that occur in one's life B. The negative events that occur in one's life C. Negative events that occur in one's life and bring about an aversive state of physiological arousal D. The perception that one's resources are inadequate to deal with demands
D. The perception that one's resources are inadequate to deal with demands
