Question 1

Regarding the environment of a space station, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Color-coding is used on walls, floors, and ceilings in space habitats, and furniture and controls are oriented to face the "ceiling" to help define rooms as "up" and "down." 
B) Since behavior patterns change over time, the design of the space habitat includes flexibility in the use of living and work areas. 
C) Sensory monotony has not been a problem in space because of the magnificent changing vistas of Earth below and the lack of noise aboard space habitats. 
D) Reading or listening to music has been shown to be a good way to psychologically withdraw from the group within confined living arrangements. 
A) Color-coding is used on walls, floors, and ceilings in space habitats, and furniture and controls are oriented to face the "ceiling" to help define rooms as "up" and "down." 
B) Since behavior patterns change over time, the design of the space habitat includes flexibility in the use of living and work areas. 
C) Sensory monotony has not been a problem in space because of the magnificent changing vistas of Earth below and the lack of noise aboard space habitats. 
D) Reading or listening to music has been shown to be a good way to psychologically withdraw from the group within confined living arrangements.

Question 2

The key that underlies job enrichment is an increase in the workers'

Accepted Answer

A) tasks. 
B) salary. 
C) knowledge. 
D) communication. 
A) tasks. 
B) salary. 
C) knowledge. 
D) communication.

Question 3

Today, versions of Fredrick Taylor's approach to improve worker efficiency by standardizing work routines and careful planning are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) psychological efficiency. 
B) participative management. 
C) job enrichment. 
D) scientific management. 
A) psychological efficiency. 
B) participative management. 
C) job enrichment. 
D) scientific management.

Question 4

In order to cut costs due to an economic downturn in the company, Craig has increased quotas and the number of hours that full-time employees work, while relegating a majority of the workers to part-time status with a cut in their benefits. Craig is most concerned with

Accepted Answer

A) Theory Y leadership. 
B) management by objectives. 
C) psychological efficiency. 
D) work efficiency. 
A) Theory Y leadership. 
B) management by objectives. 
C) psychological efficiency. 
D) work efficiency.

Question 5

If Amanda learns best through pictures and art projects, she is most likely high in which of Gardner's multiple intelligences?

Accepted Answer

A) visual 
B) language 
C) naturalist 
D) intrapersonal 
A) visual 
B) language 
C) naturalist 
D) intrapersonal

Question 6

Common triggers for "desk rage," or workplace anger listed in the text include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) threats to one's self-esteem. 
B) feeling that one has been treated unfairly. 
C) work-related conflicts. 
D) chronic mental illness. 
A) threats to one's self-esteem. 
B) feeling that one has been treated unfairly. 
C) work-related conflicts. 
D) chronic mental illness.

Question 7

A group of employees who work together toward shared goals is called a

Accepted Answer

A) Theory X management group. 
B) scientific management group. 
C) quality circle. 
D) self-managed team. 
A) Theory X management group. 
B) scientific management group. 
C) quality circle. 
D) self-managed team.

Question 8

Which of the following are defined by groups of people and their activities or interrelationships, such as sporting events or business meetings?

Accepted Answer

A) physical environments 
B) social environments 
C) behavioral settings 
D) territorial settings 
A) physical environments 
B) social environments 
C) behavioral settings 
D) territorial settings

Question 9

Putting a raised flowerbed around a sign to protect it from vandalism or finding ways to encourage individuals to conserve electricity would reflect the work of __________ psychologists.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Putting a raised flowerbed around a sign...

Question 10

The study of the psychological and behavioral dimensions of sports performance is called

Accepted Answer

A) athletic conditioning. 
B) kinesthetic conditioning. 
C) sports psychology. 
D) psychomotor psychology. 
A) athletic conditioning. 
B) kinesthetic conditioning. 
C) sports psychology. 
D) psychomotor psychology.

Question 11

Because too many individuals in large cities decide that it is convenient to own and drive a car, traffic jams and a lack of parking spaces makes driving inconvenient. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) a social dilemma. 
B) a carbon debt. 
C) the tragedy of convenience. 
D) selective misperception 
A) a social dilemma. 
B) a carbon debt. 
C) the tragedy of convenience. 
D) selective misperception

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of jury behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) placing too much confidence in DNA evidence 
B) being more likely to convict attractive defendants 
C) being swayed more by the expertise of the witness than by the evidence itself 
D) being swayed by what they think the judge wants 
A) placing too much confidence in DNA evidence 
B) being more likely to convict attractive defendants 
C) being swayed more by the expertise of the witness than by the evidence itself 
D) being swayed by what they think the judge wants

Question 13

Healthy organizations promote well-being by doing all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) expressing sincere gratitude for the efforts of others. 
B) showing tolerance and respect for the different needs, values, and experiences of others. 
C) showing a capacity to forgive individuals who make mistakes. 
D) providing disciplinary actions and mandatory counseling for those who chronically complain or blame others. 
A) expressing sincere gratitude for the efforts of others. 
B) showing tolerance and respect for the different needs, values, and experiences of others. 
C) showing a capacity to forgive individuals who make mistakes. 
D) providing disciplinary actions and mandatory counseling for those who chronically complain or blame others.

Question 14

Through which approach was it discovered that top marksmen consistently squeeze the trigger between heartbeats?

Accepted Answer

A) task analysis 
B) situational assessment 
C) biofeedback 
D) biodata analysis 
A) task analysis 
B) situational assessment 
C) biofeedback 
D) biodata analysis

Question 15

The use of psychological principles and research methods to solve practical problems defines __________ psychology.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of psychological principles and research...

Question 16

Juanita usually teaches her math class by presenting factual information regarding the various math concepts, then she demonstrates these concepts in several problems, and lastly, she gives the students math problems to practice their new skills. Juanita's teaching style would be classified as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Juanita usually teaches her math class by...

Question 17

Which of the following has been shown to increase productivity, involvement at work, and job satisfaction, and to reduce job-related stresses?

Accepted Answer

A) participative management 
B) task-analyzed management 
C) scientific management 
D) job specialization 
A) participative management 
B) task-analyzed management 
C) scientific management 
D) job specialization

Question 18

The subjective feeling of being overstimulated by social inputs or a loss of privacy is called

Accepted Answer

A) territorial pollution. 
B) density. 
C) dehumanization. 
D) crowding. 
A) territorial pollution. 
B) density. 
C) dehumanization. 
D) crowding.

Question 19

Regarding personnel selection, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The detailed information collected about job applicants is called biodata. 
B) Standardized psychological tests are often used in evaluating job candidates. 
C) The last step in personnel selection is to perform a job analysis. 
D) Through personal interviews, interviewers can gain an impression of the applicant's personality. 
A) The detailed information collected about job applicants is called biodata. 
B) Standardized psychological tests are often used in evaluating job candidates. 
C) The last step in personnel selection is to perform a job analysis. 
D) Through personal interviews, interviewers can gain an impression of the applicant's personality.

Question 20

Regarding increased job satisfaction, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased job satisfaction leads to positive moods, which are associated with more creative problem solving. 
B) Increased job satisfaction is fostered by Theory X leadership methods. 
C) Increased job satisfaction is not entirely a matter of work conditions. 
D) Increased job satisfaction usually results in lower training costs and less absenteeism. 
A) Increased job satisfaction leads to positive moods, which are associated with more creative problem solving. 
B) Increased job satisfaction is fostered by Theory X leadership methods. 
C) Increased job satisfaction is not entirely a matter of work conditions. 
D) Increased job satisfaction usually results in lower training costs and less absenteeism.

Regarding the environment of a space station, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The key that underlies job enrichment is an increase in the workers'

Today, versions of Fredrick Taylor's approach to improve worker efficiency by standardizing work routines and careful planning are referred to as

In order to cut costs due to an economic downturn in the company, Craig has increased quotas and the number of hours that full-time employees work, while relegating a majority of the workers to part-time status with a cut in their benefits. Craig is most concerned with

If Amanda learns best through pictures and art projects, she is most likely high in which of Gardner's multiple intelligences?

Common triggers for "desk rage," or workplace anger listed in the text include all of the following EXCEPT

A group of employees who work together toward shared goals is called a

Which of the following are defined by groups of people and their activities or interrelationships, such as sporting events or business meetings?

Putting a raised flowerbed around a sign to protect it from vandalism or finding ways to encourage individuals to conserve electricity would reflect the work of __________ psychologists.

The study of the psychological and behavioral dimensions of sports performance is called

Because too many individuals in large cities decide that it is convenient to own and drive a car, traffic jams and a lack of parking spaces makes driving inconvenient. This is an example of

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of jury behavior?

Healthy organizations promote well-being by doing all of the following EXCEPT

Through which approach was it discovered that top marksmen consistently squeeze the trigger between heartbeats?

The use of psychological principles and research methods to solve practical problems defines __________ psychology.

Which of the following has been shown to increase productivity, involvement at work, and job satisfaction, and to reduce job-related stresses?

The subjective feeling of being overstimulated by social inputs or a loss of privacy is called

Regarding personnel selection, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding increased job satisfaction, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Exam 18: Applied Psychology

Regarding the environment of a space station, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The key that underlies job enrichment is an increase in the workers'

Today, versions of Fredrick Taylor's approach to improve worker efficiency by standardizing work routines and careful planning are referred to as

In order to cut costs due to an economic downturn in the company, Craig has increased quotas and the number of hours that full-time employees work, while relegating a majority of the workers to part-time status with a cut in their benefits. Craig is most concerned with

If Amanda learns best through pictures and art projects, she is most likely high in which of Gardner's multiple intelligences?

Common triggers for "desk rage," or workplace anger listed in the text include all of the following EXCEPT

A group of employees who work together toward shared goals is called a

Which of the following are defined by groups of people and their activities or interrelationships, such as sporting events or business meetings?

Putting a raised flowerbed around a sign to protect it from vandalism or finding ways to encourage individuals to conserve electricity would reflect the work of __________ psychologists.

The study of the psychological and behavioral dimensions of sports performance is called

Because too many individuals in large cities decide that it is convenient to own and drive a car, traffic jams and a lack of parking spaces makes driving inconvenient. This is an example of

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of jury behavior?

Healthy organizations promote well-being by doing all of the following EXCEPT

Through which approach was it discovered that top marksmen consistently squeeze the trigger between heartbeats?

The use of psychological principles and research methods to solve practical problems defines __________ psychology.

Which of the following has been shown to increase productivity, involvement at work, and job satisfaction, and to reduce job-related stresses?

The subjective feeling of being overstimulated by social inputs or a loss of privacy is called

Regarding personnel selection, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding increased job satisfaction, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Creativity

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Personality

Health, Stress, and Coping

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Thinking and Social Influence

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

Maximizing Learning through Reflective Processing and Active Thinking

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