Psych final
Which of the following research designs will allow cause-and-effect conclusions? a correlational experimental quasi-experimental survey
a
A(n) _____________ is a chamber that isolates the subject from the external environment. a gestaltlaten b isolate c Skinner box d Watson manipulator
c
In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the __________ include food, water, and shelter. a basic survival needs b comfort objects c higher-level needs d wants
a
Hideki tells a lie and is grounded. He does this several times, finally learning that his behavior (lying) is associated with a consequence (being grounded). Which kind of learning is this? Question options: classical conditioning imitation modeling d operant conditioning
d
In ________ conditioning, an established conditioned stimulus is paired with a new neutral stimulus. Question options: higher order initial primary d secondary
d
Simply expecting something to happen can make it happen. This describes ________. Question options: experimenter bias observer bias participant bias d placebo effect
d
Ashya wants to focus on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and other problematic patterns of behavior. What area of psychology should she work in? a clinical psychology b cognitive psychology c organizational psychology d social psychology
a
Which of the following is a feminist criticism of the science of psychology? a Male bias exists in science. b Male psychologists assume that their results do not apply to women. c Male psychologists do not pay enough attention to relationships. d Male psychologists emphasize objective data over subjective data.
a
Which of the following psychologists was a behaviorist? a John Watson b Sigmund Freud c Wilhelm Wundt d William James
a
Critical thinking is___________. a applying a set of skills to find information about a controversial topic b applying a set of skills to understand and evaluate information c applying information to understand and evaluate social phenomena d reviewing information on the Internet to develop a critical opinion on it
b
In a ________ study, both the researchers and the participants are unaware of the group assignments. Question options: control b double-blind pilot randomly assigned
b
Psychoanalytic theory focuses on and early childhood experiences. a a person's consciousness b a person's unconscious c fetal development d sexual identity
b
The empirical method of study is based on ________. a guesswork b observation c practice d statistics
b
What do structuralism, Gestalt psychology, and Sigmund Freud all have in common? a They were all concerned with describing and understanding animal behavior. b They were all concerned with describing and understanding the inner experience. c They were all concerned with diagnosing and treating female psychosis. d They were all concerned with the nature of evil during the Nazi regime.
b
What should be changed to make the following sentence true? Sigmund Freud believed that understanding the unconscious mind was critical to understand subconscious behavior. a The name "Sigmund Freud" should be changed to "Wilhelm Wundt." b The word "subconscious" should be changed to the word "conscious." c The word "unconscious" to the word "conscious." d The word "understand" should be changed to the word "believing."
b
Which kind of psychological area does the work of Jean Piaget exemplify? a biopsychology b developmental psychology c personality psychology d sensation and perception
b
Who was the first African American to receive a PhD in psychology in the United States? a Carl Rogers b Francis Cecil Sumner c Naomi Weisstein d Noam Chomsky
b
What is comorbidity? Correct Answer co-occurrence of two disorders having two causes for a single disorder having two causes of death mental disorder leading to death
co-occurrence of two disorders
Behaviorists study ________. a a person's unconscious mind b chemical and hormonal changes c dreams d learned behavior
d
Which of the following defines antisocial personality disorder? instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and mood Correct Response lack of regard for others' rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse over misdeeds overinflated and unjustified sense of self-importance pervasive need for perfectionism that interferes with the ability to complete tasks
lack of regard for others' rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse over misdeeds
What kind of symptoms involves reflecting noticeable decreases and absences in certain behaviors, emotions, or drives? absentee invisible Correct Answer negative positive
negative
________ delusions involve the (false) belief that other people or agencies are plotting to harm the person. grandiose hallucination Correct Response paranoid somatic
paranoid
Cordelia, an active duty marine, served in Afghanistan. While she was on patrol with her friend, an IED went off, killing her friend and injuring her. In the two months since her friend died, Cordelia has been jumpy, irritable, avoids talking about her friend, and once every few days experiences a flashback to the explosion. Cordelia is experiencing a ________ disorder. antisocial personality mood Correct Response posttraumatic stress schizophrenic
posttraumatic stress
According to William James, the purpose of psychology was to ____________. a interpret dreams b manipulate human behavior c study the function of behavior d study the structure and characteristics of the mind
c
Molly attempts to condition her puppy to greet her when she enters the house. She repeatedly pairs her entry to the house with a treat for the puppy. The puppy eventually acquires this ability, and Molly realizes how irritating it is for the puppy to run up to her every time she enters the house. She attempts to make the puppy stop, and eventually the puppy no longer feels motivated to greet her when she enters the house. The puppy no longer greeting her when she enters the house is an example of ________. Question options: acquisition conditioning c extinction learning
c
Which of the following defines hypothesis? a idea that proves a theory b means of explaining social phenomena c tentative explanation d way of looking at the world
c
Who started the feminist revolution in psychology? a Anna Freud b Bruno Bettelheim c Naomi Weisstein d Sigmund Freud
c
Who was the first person referred to as a psychologist? a Wolfgang Köhler b Sigmund Freud c Wilhelm Wundt d William James
c
Why is psychology considered a social science? a Because psychologists study groups and how groups interact. b Because psychology is not considered a hard science. c Behavior is biological, and our behavior is influenced by our interactions with others. d Behavior is unpredictable, so scientists study it.
c
William James was the ________. a author of the first psychology textbook b father of psychology c first American psychologist d first psychoanalyst
c
