Question 1

Which of the following is an example of validity?

Accepted Answer

A)  A test designed to measure academic skill does just that, and does so accurately. 
B)  Tests for creativity can also be used to measure latent personality flaws. 
C)  A test is designed for one purpose and then used for another entirely different purpose. 
D)  A participant's performance on the test does not change over time. 
A)  A test designed to measure academic skill does just that, and does so accurately. 
B)  Tests for creativity can also be used to measure latent personality flaws. 
C)  A test is designed for one purpose and then used for another entirely different purpose. 
D)  A participant's performance on the test does not change over time.

Question 2

The textbook defines psychology as the field that focuses on behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The placebo effect occurs when a subject responds according to

Accepted Answer

A)  his or her expectations. 
B)  how other subjects behave. 
C)  the hypothesis. 
D)  actual treatment. 
A)  his or her expectations. 
B)  how other subjects behave. 
C)  the hypothesis. 
D)  actual treatment.

Question 4

What is the difference between basic and applied research?

Accepted Answer

Basic research is to seek new knowledge

Question 5

Deception in experiments has to do with

Accepted Answer

A)  faking experimental findings in order to be published. 
B)  subjects providing false information about themselves. 
C)  statistically significant results that are invalid. 
D)  misleading subjects in order to conduct a research study. 
A)  faking experimental findings in order to be published. 
B)  subjects providing false information about themselves. 
C)  statistically significant results that are invalid. 
D)  misleading subjects in order to conduct a research study.

Question 6

The purpose of a case study is to

Accepted Answer

A)  provide a detailed description of some behaviour or disorder. 
B)  assess the strength of the relationship between variables. 
C)  provide accurate information about large numbers of people. 
D)  identify cause-and-effect relationships. 
A)  provide a detailed description of some behaviour or disorder. 
B)  assess the strength of the relationship between variables. 
C)  provide accurate information about large numbers of people. 
D)  identify cause-and-effect relationships.

Question 7

Those psychologists exploring the evolutionary perspective believe all of the following, except that

Accepted Answer

A)  our inherited tendencies influence a wide range of behaviour. 
B)  our inherited tendencies are now fixed. 
C)  how we select a mate is partially influenced by genes. 
D)  humans have adapted behaviours required for survival. 
A)  our inherited tendencies influence a wide range of behaviour. 
B)  our inherited tendencies are now fixed. 
C)  how we select a mate is partially influenced by genes. 
D)  humans have adapted behaviours required for survival.

Question 8

Most subfields of psychology fall under the broader category of

Accepted Answer

A)  applied psychology. 
B)  school psychology. 
C)  health psychology. 
D)  private practice. 
A)  applied psychology. 
B)  school psychology. 
C)  health psychology. 
D)  private practice.

Question 9

A case study is an in-depth study of one or a few participants, consisting of information gathered through observation, interviews, and psychological testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of test reliability?

Accepted Answer

A)  A participant's performance on the test will be the same from one time to another. 
B)  The ability of the experimenter to know for sure that the subject has answered reliably. 
C)  The test really measures what it says it does. 
D)  A participant performs better each time they take the test. 
A)  A participant's performance on the test will be the same from one time to another. 
B)  The ability of the experimenter to know for sure that the subject has answered reliably. 
C)  The test really measures what it says it does. 
D)  A participant performs better each time they take the test.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  The results of an experiment can be influenced by either the expectations of the subject or those of the researcher. 
B)  The experimental method is the only one that can be used to identify cause-effect relationships between variables. 
C)  Properly conducted experiments are always free of influence of a researcher's expectations. 
D)  Ethical considerations can sometimes prevent researchers from using the experimental method even when they want to learn about cause-effect relationships. 
A)  The results of an experiment can be influenced by either the expectations of the subject or those of the researcher. 
B)  The experimental method is the only one that can be used to identify cause-effect relationships between variables. 
C)  Properly conducted experiments are always free of influence of a researcher's expectations. 
D)  Ethical considerations can sometimes prevent researchers from using the experimental method even when they want to learn about cause-effect relationships.

Question 12

The correlational method is preferred for examining how one variable causes another variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Much of our knowledge about sleep has been gained through

Accepted Answer

A)  naturalistic observation. 
B)  laboratory observation. 
C)  case studies. 
D)  surveys. 
A)  naturalistic observation. 
B)  laboratory observation. 
C)  case studies. 
D)  surveys.

Question 14

Most psychologists are in favour of discontinuing animal research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The school of thought in psychology known as structuralism was aimed at analyzing the basic elements of conscious mental experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the methods and purposes of survey research?

Accepted Answer

Researchers use interview and/or questio

Question 17

A correlation coefficient of -.97 suggests a very weak relationship between the two variables under study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is not true of naturalistic observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Researchers using this method attempt to influence the behaviour being observed. 
B)  This method allows the study of some phenomena that cannot be studied experimentally for ethical reasons. 
C)  Subjects may or may not know that they are being observed. 
D)  Behaviour studied in this way is usually more natural than behaviour studied under laboratory conditions. 
A)  Researchers using this method attempt to influence the behaviour being observed. 
B)  This method allows the study of some phenomena that cannot be studied experimentally for ethical reasons. 
C)  Subjects may or may not know that they are being observed. 
D)  Behaviour studied in this way is usually more natural than behaviour studied under laboratory conditions.

Question 19

What must psychologists do to ensure proper treatment of the human participants in their research?

Accepted Answer

To ensure proper treatment of the human

Question 20

While of the following statements would most likely be endorsed by a humanistic psychologist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because mental events cannot be observed, psychology should restrict its focus to observable, measurable behaviour. 
B)  We should examine how the mind helps us adapt to a complex and changing world. 
C)  People are capable of making conscious, rational choices, which can lead to growth and psychological health. 
D)  Human behaviour is primarily determined by unconscious mental forces and conflicts. 
A)  Because mental events cannot be observed, psychology should restrict its focus to observable, measurable behaviour. 
B)  We should examine how the mind helps us adapt to a complex and changing world. 
C)  People are capable of making conscious, rational choices, which can lead to growth and psychological health. 
D)  Human behaviour is primarily determined by unconscious mental forces and conflicts.

Which of the following is an example of validity?

The textbook defines psychology as the field that focuses on behaviour.

The placebo effect occurs when a subject responds according to

What is the difference between basic and applied research?

Deception in experiments has to do with

The purpose of a case study is to

Those psychologists exploring the evolutionary perspective believe all of the following, except that

Most subfields of psychology fall under the broader category of

A case study is an in-depth study of one or a few participants, consisting of information gathered through observation, interviews, and psychological testing.

Which of the following is an example of test reliability?

Which of the following is not a true statement?

The correlational method is preferred for examining how one variable causes another variable.

Much of our knowledge about sleep has been gained through

Most psychologists are in favour of discontinuing animal research.

The school of thought in psychology known as structuralism was aimed at analyzing the basic elements of conscious mental experience.

What are the methods and purposes of survey research?

A correlation coefficient of -.97 suggests a very weak relationship between the two variables under study.

Which of the following statements is not true of naturalistic observation?

What must psychologists do to ensure proper treatment of the human participants in their research?

While of the following statements would most likely be endorsed by a humanistic psychologist?

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Exam 1: Introduction to Psychology

Which of the following is an example of validity?

The textbook defines psychology as the field that focuses on behaviour.

The placebo effect occurs when a subject responds according to

What is the difference between basic and applied research?

Deception in experiments has to do with

The purpose of a case study is to

Those psychologists exploring the evolutionary perspective believe all of the following, except that

Most subfields of psychology fall under the broader category of

A case study is an in-depth study of one or a few participants, consisting of information gathered through observation, interviews, and psychological testing.

Which of the following is an example of test reliability?

Which of the following is not a true statement?

The correlational method is preferred for examining how one variable causes another variable.

Much of our knowledge about sleep has been gained through

Most psychologists are in favour of discontinuing animal research.

The school of thought in psychology known as structuralism was aimed at analyzing the basic elements of conscious mental experience.

What are the methods and purposes of survey research?

A correlation coefficient of -.97 suggests a very weak relationship between the two variables under study.

Which of the following statements is not true of naturalistic observation?

What must psychologists do to ensure proper treatment of the human participants in their research?

While of the following statements would most likely be endorsed by a humanistic psychologist?

Biology and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Development

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Personality, Theory and Assessment

Health and Stress

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Filters