Question 1

Today, about ______ of the undergraduate degrees and doctorates in psychology are granted to women.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-third 
B)  one-half 
C)  two-thirds 
D)  four-fifths 
A)  one-third 
B)  one-half 
C)  two-thirds 
D)  four-fifths

Question 2

Researchers have found that astrological predictions are ______ to come true than predictions based on chance.

Accepted Answer

A)  significantly more likely 
B)  somewhat more likely 
C)  no more likely 
D)  much less likely 
A)  significantly more likely 
B)  somewhat more likely 
C)  no more likely 
D)  much less likely

Question 3

Psychologists traditionally attempt to understand or explain behavior in terms of each of the following EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the workings of the gastrointestinal and cardiovascular systems 
B)  the interaction of genetic and environmental influences 
C)  the roles of learning and motivation 
D)  the nature of personality and social interaction 
A)  the workings of the gastrointestinal and cardiovascular systems 
B)  the interaction of genetic and environmental influences 
C)  the roles of learning and motivation 
D)  the nature of personality and social interaction

Question 4

A recent national survey of college freshmen found that their emotional health was ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  at the lowest levels yet recorded since the surveys began in 1985 
B)  at record high levels for men but record low levels for women 
C)  at record high levels for women but record low levels for men 
D)  at the highest levels yet recorded since the surveys began in 1985 
A)  at the lowest levels yet recorded since the surveys began in 1985 
B)  at record high levels for men but record low levels for women 
C)  at record high levels for women but record low levels for men 
D)  at the highest levels yet recorded since the surveys began in 1985

Question 5

In well-designed studies subjects are assigned ______ to treatment and control groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  arbitrarily 
B)  haphazardly 
C)  randomly 
D)  sequentially 
A)  arbitrarily 
B)  haphazardly 
C)  randomly 
D)  sequentially

Question 6

Explain what psychology is, what psychologists do, and how psychology can be helpful in exploring adjustment and growth issues.

Accepted Answer

Psychology is the scientific study of th

Question 7

A researcher asks a large number of students to rate themselves as either "liberal," "conservative," or "middle of the road." He then asks students to express their opinions on a variety of current issues from the federal deficit to legalization of drugs. The researcher then compiles the students' answers to find out what percentages of students labeled themselves as "liberal," etc. This researcher is using the ______ method.

Accepted Answer

A)  survey 
B)  correlational 
C)  case study 
D)  experimental 
A)  survey 
B)  correlational 
C)  case study 
D)  experimental

Question 8

A source of bias that may occur in research when subjects are allowed to determine for themselves whether or not they will receive a treatment condition in a scientific study is known as a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  observer bias 
B)  response set 
C)  selection factor 
D)  generalization error 
A)  observer bias 
B)  response set 
C)  selection factor 
D)  generalization error

Question 9

Double-blind controlled studies are the most important means of determining the effectiveness of new medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The person who on average earns the most money per year is someone with a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  doctorate degree 
B)  certificate in a skilled trade 
C)  professional degree 
D)  master's degree 
A)  doctorate degree 
B)  certificate in a skilled trade 
C)  professional degree 
D)  master's degree

Question 11

. Each of the following is true of volunteer bias EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  volunteers for research may represent specific subgroups of the population who differ systematically from the overall population 
B)  volunteers may be more interested in research than nonvolunteers 
C)  volunteers may have more spare time than nonvolunteers 
D)  volunteers are usually less intelligent but more trusting than nonvolunteers 
A)  volunteers for research may represent specific subgroups of the population who differ systematically from the overall population 
B)  volunteers may be more interested in research than nonvolunteers 
C)  volunteers may have more spare time than nonvolunteers 
D)  volunteers are usually less intelligent but more trusting than nonvolunteers

Question 12

A correlation coefficient measures ______ of the relationship between two variables.

Accepted Answer

A)  neither the strength nor direction 
B)  the strength, but not the direction 
C)  the direction, but not the strength 
D)  both the strength and direction 
A)  neither the strength nor direction 
B)  the strength, but not the direction 
C)  the direction, but not the strength 
D)  both the strength and direction

Question 13

In a recent survey of the emotional health of college freshmen, women, on average, had a ______ view of their emotional health than men, and the gap had ______ in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A)  healthier, widened 
B)  healthier, narrowed 
C)  poorer, narrowed 
D)  poorer, widened 
A)  healthier, widened 
B)  healthier, narrowed 
C)  poorer, narrowed 
D)  poorer, widened

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men are more likely than women to put in a double shift in regards to the workplace. 
B)  Historically, there has been a bias in favor of conducting research with men. 
C)  Research that uses samples of mostly white women may ignore the concerns and needs of women of color. 
D)  Minorities have been historically underrepresented in research. 
A)  Men are more likely than women to put in a double shift in regards to the workplace. 
B)  Historically, there has been a bias in favor of conducting research with men. 
C)  Research that uses samples of mostly white women may ignore the concerns and needs of women of color. 
D)  Minorities have been historically underrepresented in research.

Question 15

Identify and briefly explain the eight principles of critical thinking.

Accepted Answer

The eight principles of critical thinkin

Question 16

. Scientific research has found ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  no basis for beliefs that one's personality is related to one's birth sign 
B)  small but consistent correlations between one's personality and one's birth sign 
C)  moderate but inconsistent correlations between one's personality and one's birth sign 
D)  large and consistent correlations between one's personality and one's birth sign 
A)  no basis for beliefs that one's personality is related to one's birth sign 
B)  small but consistent correlations between one's personality and one's birth sign 
C)  moderate but inconsistent correlations between one's personality and one's birth sign 
D)  large and consistent correlations between one's personality and one's birth sign

Question 17

Define gender and discuss the various prejudices experienced by women historically and in scientific research.

Accepted Answer

Gender refers to the social, cultural, a

Question 18

The research method by which psychologists study behavior "in the field" with as little interference as possible is the ______ method.

Accepted Answer

A)  case study 
B)  laboratory observation 
C)  experimental 
D)  naturalistic observation 
A)  case study 
B)  laboratory observation 
C)  experimental 
D)  naturalistic observation

Question 19

In experiments, some subjects are kept unaware of whether or not they have received an experimental treatment. This is known as keeping the subjects ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  confused 
B)  generalized 
C)  blind 
D)  isolated 
A)  confused 
B)  generalized 
C)  blind 
D)  isolated

Question 20

We learn best when we study no more than one subject per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Today, about ______ of the undergraduate degrees and doctorates in psychology are granted to women.

Researchers have found that astrological predictions are ______ to come true than predictions based on chance.

Psychologists traditionally attempt to understand or explain behavior in terms of each of the following EXCEPT ______.

A recent national survey of college freshmen found that their emotional health was ______.

In well-designed studies subjects are assigned ______ to treatment and control groups.

Explain what psychology is, what psychologists do, and how psychology can be helpful in exploring adjustment and growth issues.

A source of bias that may occur in research when subjects are allowed to determine for themselves whether or not they will receive a treatment condition in a scientific study is known as a(n) ______.

Double-blind controlled studies are the most important means of determining the effectiveness of new medications.

The person who on average earns the most money per year is someone with a ______.

. Each of the following is true of volunteer bias EXCEPT ______.

A correlation coefficient measures ______ of the relationship between two variables.

In a recent survey of the emotional health of college freshmen, women, on average, had a view of their emotional health than men, and the gap had in recent years.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement?

Identify and briefly explain the eight principles of critical thinking.

. Scientific research has found ______.

Define gender and discuss the various prejudices experienced by women historically and in scientific research.

The research method by which psychologists study behavior "in the field" with as little interference as possible is the ______ method.

In experiments, some subjects are kept unaware of whether or not they have received an experimental treatment. This is known as keeping the subjects ______.

We learn best when we study no more than one subject per day.

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Today, about ______ of the undergraduate degrees and doctorates in psychology are granted to women.

Researchers have found that astrological predictions are ______ to come true than predictions based on chance.

Psychologists traditionally attempt to understand or explain behavior in terms of each of the following EXCEPT ______.

A recent national survey of college freshmen found that their emotional health was ______.

In well-designed studies subjects are assigned ______ to treatment and control groups.

Explain what psychology is, what psychologists do, and how psychology can be helpful in exploring adjustment and growth issues.

A source of bias that may occur in research when subjects are allowed to determine for themselves whether or not they will receive a treatment condition in a scientific study is known as a(n) ______.

Double-blind controlled studies are the most important means of determining the effectiveness of new medications.

The person who on average earns the most money per year is someone with a ______.

. Each of the following is true of volunteer bias EXCEPT ______.

A correlation coefficient measures ______ of the relationship between two variables.

In a recent survey of the emotional health of college freshmen, women, on average, had a ______ view of their emotional health than men, and the gap had ______ in recent years.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement?

Identify and briefly explain the eight principles of critical thinking.

. Scientific research has found ______.

Define gender and discuss the various prejudices experienced by women historically and in scientific research.

The research method by which psychologists study behavior "in the field" with as little interference as possible is the ______ method.

In experiments, some subjects are kept unaware of whether or not they have received an experimental treatment. This is known as keeping the subjects ______.

We learn best when we study no more than one subject per day.

Personality: What It Is, How Its Measured

Stress and Stress Management

Psychological Factors and Health

Developing More Healthful Behavior

The Self in the Social World

Social Influence: Being Influenced Byand Influencingothers

Adolescent and Adult Development: Going Through Changes

Gender Roles, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation

Relationships: Getting From Here to There

Sexual Behavior

Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy: Ways of Helping

Time, Money, Studying, Tests: Meeting the Challenges of Daily Life

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In a recent survey of the emotional health of college freshmen, women, on average, had a view of their emotional health than men, and the gap had in recent years.