Question 1

The fact that your performance in this course will be affected by both personal and situational factors BEST supports which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a multifactorial causation of behavior approach 
B)  the single-cause explanation of behavior 
C)  the dual-cause explanation of behavior 
D)  a psychoanalytic approach to explaining behavior 
A)  a multifactorial causation of behavior approach 
B)  the single-cause explanation of behavior 
C)  the dual-cause explanation of behavior 
D)  a psychoanalytic approach to explaining behavior

Question 2

Empiricism refers to a

Accepted Answer

A)  school of psychology. 
B)  sub-field of psychology. 
C)  position on how information should be acquired. 
D)  theoretical orientation about life. 
A)  school of psychology. 
B)  sub-field of psychology. 
C)  position on how information should be acquired. 
D)  theoretical orientation about life.

Question 3

Francine asks you for advice concerning the use of highlighting when studying for exams. Based on the research into the use of highlighting, the BEST advice that you could her would be to

Accepted Answer

A)  try to find the one or two sentences that best capture the purpose of each paragraph. 
B)  only highlight technical terms that are already in bold or italic. 
C)  not use highlighting because it actually reduces overall comprehension of material. 
D)  highlight no more than 10% of the material that she reads. 
A)  try to find the one or two sentences that best capture the purpose of each paragraph. 
B)  only highlight technical terms that are already in bold or italic. 
C)  not use highlighting because it actually reduces overall comprehension of material. 
D)  highlight no more than 10% of the material that she reads.

Question 4

Which of the following do behaviorism and psychoanalytic theory have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  an emphasis on the role sexuality in behavior 
B)  a resistance to the use of animal subjects in psychological research 
C)  the notion that unconscious motives have a major influence on behavior 
D)  the implication that people are not masters of their own destinies 
A)  an emphasis on the role sexuality in behavior 
B)  a resistance to the use of animal subjects in psychological research 
C)  the notion that unconscious motives have a major influence on behavior 
D)  the implication that people are not masters of their own destinies

Question 5

Carly was in favor of the proposed convention center; Colin was against the project. When Carly surveyed people she found that 70% of those she questioned were in favor of the project. Colin's survey found that 75% of those he surveyed were against building the convention center. These differing survey results show that.

Accepted Answer

A)  single-cause explanations are often inaccurate. 
B)  motives and expectations can color our experiences. 
C)  theoretical diversity is an important component in science. 
D)  sciences do not exist in a cultural vacuum. 
A)  single-cause explanations are often inaccurate. 
B)  motives and expectations can color our experiences. 
C)  theoretical diversity is an important component in science. 
D)  sciences do not exist in a cultural vacuum.

Question 6

World War I and World War II stimulated the growth of psychology as a profession. This influence illustrates which of the textbook's unifying themes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context. 
B)  Psychology is theoretically diverse. 
C)  Psychology is empirical. 
D)  Our experience of the world is highly subjective. 
A)  Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context. 
B)  Psychology is theoretically diverse. 
C)  Psychology is empirical. 
D)  Our experience of the world is highly subjective.

Question 7

Which field of psychology studies attitude change and group behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  developmental psychology 
B)  social psychology 
C)  psychoanalysis 
D)  psychometrics 
A)  developmental psychology 
B)  social psychology 
C)  psychoanalysis 
D)  psychometrics

Question 8

Which of the following statements about the concept of cultural heritage is LEAST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can be applied to small as well as to large groups. 
B)  Much of one's cultural heritage is invisible. 
C)  It can influence educational success and physical health. 
D)  We generally feel a need to discuss our cultural heritage with others. 
A)  It can be applied to small as well as to large groups. 
B)  Much of one's cultural heritage is invisible. 
C)  It can influence educational success and physical health. 
D)  We generally feel a need to discuss our cultural heritage with others.

Question 9

Imagine that you have been asked to speak to a group of tenth grade students who have signed up for a study skills seminar offered by a local youth group. Based on the information provided in the Personal Application, what are ten concrete points that you would make in your presentation?

Accepted Answer

Good answers to this question should inc

Question 10

Edward Titchener and other structuralists argued that the task of psychology was to study the basic elements of consciousness and how the elements were interrelated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One of the main criticisms raised concerning both behaviorism and psychoanalytic theory is that these views are dehumanizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Research has shown that the skills and attitudes involved in critical thinking

Accepted Answer

A)  naturally develop during adolescence. 
B)  naturally develop during early adulthood. 
C)  need to be specifically taught to individuals. 
D)  only develop in individuals trained in scientific disciplines. 
A)  naturally develop during adolescence. 
B)  naturally develop during early adulthood. 
C)  need to be specifically taught to individuals. 
D)  only develop in individuals trained in scientific disciplines.

Question 13

The SQ3R method tends to be more helpful for students with ____ reading ability.

Accepted Answer

A)  extremely low 
B)  low to medium 
C)  medium to high 
D)  extremely high 
A)  extremely low 
B)  low to medium 
C)  medium to high 
D)  extremely high

Question 14

The text's unifying theme that "psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context" implies that

Accepted Answer

A)  there are often several ways to interpret a set of observations. 
B)  knowledge should be acquired through observation. 
C)  shared customs, beliefs, and values are transmitted socially across generations. 
D)  dense interconnections exist between what happens in psychology and in society at large. 
A)  there are often several ways to interpret a set of observations. 
B)  knowledge should be acquired through observation. 
C)  shared customs, beliefs, and values are transmitted socially across generations. 
D)  dense interconnections exist between what happens in psychology and in society at large.

Question 15

The idea that Freud's theory was based, in part, on prevailing values during his lifetime implies that psychology's development is influenced by the

Accepted Answer

A)  social context. 
B)  empirical context. 
C)  historical context. 
D)  sociohistorical context. 
A)  social context. 
B)  empirical context. 
C)  historical context. 
D)  sociohistorical context.

Question 16

In everyday life people usually think of a behavior as having ____, while in contrast psychology views behavior as having ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a subjective cause; an objective cause 
B)  an objective cause; a subjective cause 
C)  multiple causes; a single cause 
D)  a single cause; multiple causes 
A)  a subjective cause; an objective cause 
B)  an objective cause; a subjective cause 
C)  multiple causes; a single cause 
D)  a single cause; multiple causes

Question 17

An individual who was ethnocentric would judge the value of foreign customs based on his or her own social values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

____________________ was based on the notion that the task of psychology is to investigate how the elements of consciousness are related to each other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ was based on the notion that...

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT good advice for someone about to take a multiple-choice test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anticipate the answer before looking at the options. 
B)  Read all the options and eliminate those that are highly implausible. 
C)  Be cautious of options that make broad, sweeping generalizations. 
D)  Once you find your anticipated answer, don't waste time reading the other options. 
A)  Anticipate the answer before looking at the options. 
B)  Read all the options and eliminate those that are highly implausible. 
C)  Be cautious of options that make broad, sweeping generalizations. 
D)  Once you find your anticipated answer, don't waste time reading the other options.

Question 20

The assertion that "psychology is empirical" means that psychology is based on

Accepted Answer

A)  introspection. 
B)  logic. 
C)  observation. 
D)  mathematics. 
A)  introspection. 
B)  logic. 
C)  observation. 
D)  mathematics.

Exam 2: The Evolution of Psychology Part 2

The fact that your performance in this course will be affected by both personal and situational factors BEST supports which of the following?

Empiricism refers to a

Francine asks you for advice concerning the use of highlighting when studying for exams. Based on the research into the use of highlighting, the BEST advice that you could her would be to

Which of the following do behaviorism and psychoanalytic theory have in common?

World War I and World War II stimulated the growth of psychology as a profession. This influence illustrates which of the textbook's unifying themes?

Which field of psychology studies attitude change and group behavior?

Which of the following statements about the concept of cultural heritage is LEAST accurate?

Imagine that you have been asked to speak to a group of tenth grade students who have signed up for a study skills seminar offered by a local youth group. Based on the information provided in the Personal Application, what are ten concrete points that you would make in your presentation?

Edward Titchener and other structuralists argued that the task of psychology was to study the basic elements of consciousness and how the elements were interrelated.

One of the main criticisms raised concerning both behaviorism and psychoanalytic theory is that these views are dehumanizing.

Research has shown that the skills and attitudes involved in critical thinking

The SQ3R method tends to be more helpful for students with ____ reading ability.

The text's unifying theme that "psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context" implies that

The idea that Freud's theory was based, in part, on prevailing values during his lifetime implies that psychology's development is influenced by the

In everyday life people usually think of a behavior as having ____, while in contrast psychology views behavior as having ____.

An individual who was ethnocentric would judge the value of foreign customs based on his or her own social values.

____________________ was based on the notion that the task of psychology is to investigate how the elements of consciousness are related to each other.

Which of the following is NOT good advice for someone about to take a multiple-choice test?

The assertion that "psychology is empirical" means that psychology is based on

The Evolution of Psychology Part 1

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The Biological Bases of Behavior Part 1

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Sensation and Perception Part 1

Sensation and Perception Part 2

Variations in Consciousness Part 1

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Learning Part 1

Learning Part 2

Human Memory Part 1

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Language and Thought Part 1

Language and Thought Part 2

Intelligence and Psychological Testing Part 1

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Motivation and Emotion Part 1

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Human Development Across the Life Span Part 1

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Personality: Theory, Research, and Assessment Part 1

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Stress, Coping, and Health Part 1

Stress, Coping, and Health Part 2

Psychological Disorders Part 1

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