Question 1

The text's unifying theme of "heredity and environment jointly influence behavior" is often referred to as describing the

Accepted Answer

A)  nature versus nurture issue. 
B)  nurture versus nature issue. 
C)  biological versus psychological issue. 
D)  psychological versus biological issue. 
A)  nature versus nurture issue. 
B)  nurture versus nature issue. 
C)  biological versus psychological issue. 
D)  psychological versus biological issue.

Question 2

The text's suggestions for improving academic performance by improving your reading, getting more out of lectures, and improving test-taking strategies are consistent with the application of

Accepted Answer

A)  subjective thinking skills. 
B)  objective thinking skills. 
C)  accepted thinking skills. 
D)  critical thinking skills. 
A)  subjective thinking skills. 
B)  objective thinking skills. 
C)  accepted thinking skills. 
D)  critical thinking skills.

Question 3

Briefly describe the differences between academic psychology and applied psychology and describe two types of applied psychology specializations.

Accepted Answer

Although academic psychologists generall

Question 4

____________________ is a branch of medicine that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of psychological problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a branch of medicine that...

Question 5

A scientist uses ____ to explain a set of observations.

Accepted Answer

A)  a theory 
B)  common sense 
C)  introspection 
D)  empiricism 
A)  a theory 
B)  common sense 
C)  introspection 
D)  empiricism

Question 6

The unifying theme "people's experience of the world is highly subjective" MOST directly impacts which other unifying theme?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context 
B)  behavior is shaped by cultural heritage 
C)  psychology is empirical 
D)  heredity and environment jointly influence behavior 
A)  psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context 
B)  behavior is shaped by cultural heritage 
C)  psychology is empirical 
D)  heredity and environment jointly influence behavior

Question 7

The concept of culture is MOST closely related to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  an individual's collective unconscious 
B)  a genetic predisposition to behave in a particular way 
C)  unconscious urges to satisfy one's basic instincts 
D)  widely shared customs, beliefs, and values among members of a group 
A)  an individual's collective unconscious 
B)  a genetic predisposition to behave in a particular way 
C)  unconscious urges to satisfy one's basic instincts 
D)  widely shared customs, beliefs, and values among members of a group

Question 8

The text describes seven unifying themes that provide continuity throughout psychology. The two primary divisions of the themes relate to

Accepted Answer

A)  psychology is a science and psychology is a profession. 
B)  psychology is a science and psychology utilizes theories. 
C)  psychology studies behavior and psychology is a science. 
D)  psychology studies behavior and people are subjective. 
A)  psychology is a science and psychology is a profession. 
B)  psychology is a science and psychology utilizes theories. 
C)  psychology studies behavior and psychology is a science. 
D)  psychology studies behavior and people are subjective.

Question 9

A strict behaviorist would view nature as more important than nurture in determining an individual's observable responses to a given stimulus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Industrial/Organizational psychologists can often be found running ____________________ departments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Industrial/Organizational psychologists can often be found running...

Question 11

Discuss the contributions of structuralism and functionalism to the evolution of psychology as a discipline.

Accepted Answer

Both perspectives reflect the early view

Question 12

Quan Lee recently lost her job at American Industries Inc. because she would often show up for important meetings 20 to 30 minutes after they had started. She was confused about why this upset her boss because her relatives are almost always late for appointments and meetings. Quan Lee's confusion illustrates the fact that

Accepted Answer

A)  our cultural backgrounds exert a considerable influence over our behavior. 
B)  behavior is determined by multiple causes. 
C)  motives and expectations can color our experiences. 
D)  theoretical diversity is an important component in science. 
A)  our cultural backgrounds exert a considerable influence over our behavior. 
B)  behavior is determined by multiple causes. 
C)  motives and expectations can color our experiences. 
D)  theoretical diversity is an important component in science.

Question 13

A theory is

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A)  a statement of fact that describes a set of observations. 
B)  a system of interrelated ideas used to explain a set of observations. 
C)  the premise that knowledge should be acquired through logical reasoning. 
D)  the premise that knowledge should be acquired through observation. 
A)  a statement of fact that describes a set of observations. 
B)  a system of interrelated ideas used to explain a set of observations. 
C)  the premise that knowledge should be acquired through logical reasoning. 
D)  the premise that knowledge should be acquired through observation.

Question 14

Recent research trends in psychology involve two areas largely ignored by early behaviorists. These two areas are

Accepted Answer

A)  observable and measurable responses. 
B)  cognition (thinking) and physiological processes. 
C)  classical and operant conditioning. 
D)  the effect of environmental events and the behavior of lower animals. 
A)  observable and measurable responses. 
B)  cognition (thinking) and physiological processes. 
C)  classical and operant conditioning. 
D)  the effect of environmental events and the behavior of lower animals.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the "Rs" in the SQ3R method of studying?

Accepted Answer

A)  review 
B)  remember 
C)  recite 
D)  read 
A)  review 
B)  remember 
C)  recite 
D)  read

Question 16

When faced with a major assignment such as a term paper it is a good idea to

Accepted Answer

A)  set aside a large block of time (for example, an entire weekend) to devote to the assignment. 
B)  break the assignment down into smaller components. 
C)  start the assignment with a clear idea of your conclusion in mind. 
D)  postpone beginning the assignment until shortly before the due date in order to incorporate information from the instructor's lectures into the project. 
A)  set aside a large block of time (for example, an entire weekend) to devote to the assignment. 
B)  break the assignment down into smaller components. 
C)  start the assignment with a clear idea of your conclusion in mind. 
D)  postpone beginning the assignment until shortly before the due date in order to incorporate information from the instructor's lectures into the project.

Question 17

Structuralism is the historical school of psychology that asserted that the purpose of psychology was to:

Accepted Answer

A)  study behavior 
B)  discover the smaller elements that comprise consciousness 
C)  explore the unconscious 
D)  examine the purposes of conscious processes 
A)  study behavior 
B)  discover the smaller elements that comprise consciousness 
C)  explore the unconscious 
D)  examine the purposes of conscious processes

Question 18

Empirical studies consistently indicate that, in the long run, changing answers on multiple-choice tests results in a lower overall test score.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Sunlin prepared a meal for his new girlfriend and she enjoyed it so much that she cleaned her plate. Later she was surprised that he had found her behavior somewhat insulting; she thought she was showing her appreciation. In this case, the couple's miscommunication illustrates the underlying theme that

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior is determined by multiple causes. 
B)  our experience of the world is highly subjective. 
C)  heredity and environment jointly determine our behavior. 
D)  our behavior is shaped by our cultural heritage. 
A)  behavior is determined by multiple causes. 
B)  our experience of the world is highly subjective. 
C)  heredity and environment jointly determine our behavior. 
D)  our behavior is shaped by our cultural heritage.

Question 20

Briefly summarize the advice provided in the text on how to get more out of lectures and improving your test-taking strategies.

Accepted Answer

Effective studying is crucial to success

Exam 2: The Evolution of Psychology Part 2

The text's unifying theme of "heredity and environment jointly influence behavior" is often referred to as describing the

The text's suggestions for improving academic performance by improving your reading, getting more out of lectures, and improving test-taking strategies are consistent with the application of

Briefly describe the differences between academic psychology and applied psychology and describe two types of applied psychology specializations.

____________________ is a branch of medicine that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of psychological problems.

A scientist uses ____ to explain a set of observations.

The unifying theme "people's experience of the world is highly subjective" MOST directly impacts which other unifying theme?

The concept of culture is MOST closely related to which of the following?

The text describes seven unifying themes that provide continuity throughout psychology. The two primary divisions of the themes relate to

A strict behaviorist would view nature as more important than nurture in determining an individual's observable responses to a given stimulus.

Industrial/Organizational psychologists can often be found running ____________________ departments.

Discuss the contributions of structuralism and functionalism to the evolution of psychology as a discipline.

A theory is

Recent research trends in psychology involve two areas largely ignored by early behaviorists. These two areas are

Which of the following is NOT one of the "Rs" in the SQ3R method of studying?

When faced with a major assignment such as a term paper it is a good idea to

Structuralism is the historical school of psychology that asserted that the purpose of psychology was to:

Empirical studies consistently indicate that, in the long run, changing answers on multiple-choice tests results in a lower overall test score.

Briefly summarize the advice provided in the text on how to get more out of lectures and improving your test-taking strategies.

The Evolution of Psychology Part 1

The Research Enterprise in Psychology Part 1

The Research Enterprise in Psychology Part 2

The Biological Bases of Behavior Part 1

The Biological Bases of Behavior Part 2

Sensation and Perception Part 1

Sensation and Perception Part 2

Variations in Consciousness Part 1

Variations in Consciousness Part 2

Learning Part 1

Learning Part 2

Human Memory Part 1

Human Memory Part 2

Language and Thought Part 1

Language and Thought Part 2

Intelligence and Psychological Testing Part 1

Intelligence and Psychological Testing Part 2

Motivation and Emotion Part 1

Motivation and Emotion Part 2

Human Development Across the Life Span Part 1

Human Development Across the Life Span Part 2

Personality: Theory, Research, and Assessment Part 1

Personality: Theory, Research, and Assessment Part 2

Stress, Coping, and Health Part 1

Stress, Coping, and Health Part 2

Psychological Disorders Part 1

Psychological Disorders Part 2

Treatment of Psychological Disorders Part 1

Treatment of Psychological Disorders Part 2

Social Behavior Part 1

Social Behavior Part 2

Careers in Psychology

Industrialorganizational Psychology

Statistical Methods

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