Question 1

According to the text,which is the major area of concern regarding the questionable objectivity of jurors?

Accepted Answer

A)  the inability of jurors to set aside biases, attitudes, and values when reaching a verdict 
B)  the degree to which females on juries bias male jurors toward the prosecution's side 
C)  the ability of jurors to reach consensus 
D)  the tendency of jurors to remain objective throughout a trial 
A)  the inability of jurors to set aside biases, attitudes, and values when reaching a verdict 
B)  the degree to which females on juries bias male jurors toward the prosecution's side 
C)  the ability of jurors to reach consensus 
D)  the tendency of jurors to remain objective throughout a trial

Question 2

One frequently used approach to learning styles is

Accepted Answer

A)  Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. 
B)  Douglas McGregor's multiple leadership type theory. 
C)  to use the direct instruction analyses. 
D)  to use the discovery learning styles. 
A)  Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. 
B)  Douglas McGregor's multiple leadership type theory. 
C)  to use the direct instruction analyses. 
D)  to use the discovery learning styles.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a motor skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  driving a car 
B)  shooting a basketball 
C)  typing 
D)  all of these 
A)  driving a car 
B)  shooting a basketball 
C)  typing 
D)  all of these

Question 4

Which type of psychology involves the study of the effects buildings have on behavior and the use of behavioral principles to design buildings?

Accepted Answer

A)  architectural 
B)  space 
C)  proxemic 
D)  design 
A)  architectural 
B)  space 
C)  proxemic 
D)  design

Question 5

According to studies,juries usually

Accepted Answer

A)  place very little confidence in DNA evidence. 
B)  do not take into account the severity of the punishment a defendant faces. 
C)  form an opinion early in the trial. 
D)  ignore inadmissible information, such as a former conviction, that slips out in court. 
A)  place very little confidence in DNA evidence. 
B)  do not take into account the severity of the punishment a defendant faces. 
C)  form an opinion early in the trial. 
D)  ignore inadmissible information, such as a former conviction, that slips out in court.

Question 6

Bridget is using a teaching approach in which learning materials have been made simpler and more intuitive by removing unnecessary complexity.In this approach,students are also given clear grading standards,accurate and complete course outlines,and handbooks to guide them through difficult topics.Bridget is using the approach known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Universal Design for Instruction. 
B)  Intuitive Design for Teaching. 
C)  Direct Access Instruction. 
D)  Problem-Based Learning. 
A)  Universal Design for Instruction. 
B)  Intuitive Design for Teaching. 
C)  Direct Access Instruction. 
D)  Problem-Based Learning.

Question 7

Which of the following is a mental plan or model of what a skilled movement should be like and allows an athlete to perform complex movements that fit changing conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  motor skill 
B)  motor program 
C)  kinesthetic analysis 
D)  task analysis schedule 
A)  motor skill 
B)  motor program 
C)  kinesthetic analysis 
D)  task analysis schedule

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the results from Calhoun's study of rats in the overcrowded colony?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased maternal protection of the young rats 
B)  indiscriminate aggression among the rats 
C)  rats experiencing stress-caused diseases 
D)  some rats showing sexual passivity and others displaying hypersexuality 
A)  increased maternal protection of the young rats 
B)  indiscriminate aggression among the rats 
C)  rats experiencing stress-caused diseases 
D)  some rats showing sexual passivity and others displaying hypersexuality

Question 9

Morey is taking part in a study in which he will watch videotaped trials staged by actors and will read written evidence and arguments before making his decision.Morey is taking part in a

Accepted Answer

A)  mock jury. 
B)  forensic analysis. 
C)  scientific jury selection team. 
D)  death-qualified jury. 
A)  mock jury. 
B)  forensic analysis. 
C)  scientific jury selection team. 
D)  death-qualified jury.

Question 10

When teachers present their lectures of a particular topic,they try to deliberately and clearly communicate the information,using examples and illustrations.This step in the teaching strategy is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus presentation. 
B)  learner preparation. 
C)  learner response. 
D)  mental practice. 
A)  stimulus presentation. 
B)  learner preparation. 
C)  learner response. 
D)  mental practice.

Question 11

Skill learning for sports can be enhanced by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  observing a skilled model. 
B)  initially learning verbal rules to back up performance. 
C)  getting feedback from a mirror, videotape, or coach. 
D)  practicing the skill first in an artificial setting. 
A)  observing a skilled model. 
B)  initially learning verbal rules to back up performance. 
C)  getting feedback from a mirror, videotape, or coach. 
D)  practicing the skill first in an artificial setting.

Question 12

Students at a large metropolitan university may have only superficial contact with others because of their need to

Accepted Answer

A)  identify and defend territory. 
B)  reduce attentional overload. 
C)  prevent learned helplessness. 
D)  maintain self-esteem. 
A)  identify and defend territory. 
B)  reduce attentional overload. 
C)  prevent learned helplessness. 
D)  maintain self-esteem.

Question 13

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 14

Which of the following factors plays the largest role in whether high density is experienced as crowding?

Accepted Answer

A)  age of the person 
B)  gender of the person 
C)  the dominance or passivity of the persons involved 
D)  relationships among the people involved 
A)  age of the person 
B)  gender of the person 
C)  the dominance or passivity of the persons involved 
D)  relationships among the people involved

Question 15

Regarding the field of educational psychology,a planned method of instruction is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  a teaching strategy. 
B)  a mnemonic device. 
C)  mental practice. 
D)  task analysis. 
A)  a teaching strategy. 
B)  a mnemonic device. 
C)  mental practice. 
D)  task analysis.

Question 16

Don plants trees in order to offset his

Accepted Answer

A)  individual conservation factor. 
B)  individual ecological factor. 
C)  carbon debt. 
D)  BMI index. 
A)  individual conservation factor. 
B)  individual ecological factor. 
C)  carbon debt. 
D)  BMI index.

Question 17

The main idea of which approach involves constructing lessons so richly that they will benefit most,if not all students?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open Teaching 
B)  Discovery Learning 
C)  Universal Design for Instruction 
D)  Problem-Based Learning 
A)  Open Teaching 
B)  Discovery Learning 
C)  Universal Design for Instruction 
D)  Problem-Based Learning

Question 18

Which of the following specialists would be the LEAST likely to be interested in studying the tragedy of the commons?

Accepted Answer

A)  a social psychologist 
B)  an environmental psychologist 
C)  an ecologist 
D)  a forensic psychologist 
A)  a social psychologist 
B)  an environmental psychologist 
C)  an ecologist 
D)  a forensic psychologist

Question 19

Barry would be described as ethnocentric and also appears to harbor a degree of racial prejudice.When Barry was selected for the jury recently,the other jurors,who believed there was reasonable doubt regarding the defendant's guilt,said that Barry was adamant about the defendant being guilty even from the first day of testimony.Barry is exhibiting which type of personality traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  legalistic 
B)  borderline 
C)  psychopathic 
D)  authoritarian 
A)  legalistic 
B)  borderline 
C)  psychopathic 
D)  authoritarian

Question 20

Mr.and Mrs.Thomas have sat in the middle of the same pew at their church for 20 years.One day they are later than usual entering the church when they spy a new couple seated in their spot.They stand at the end of the pew until the new couple scoots down to the end of the pew.Mr.and Mrs.Thomas are exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A)  an avoidance of situational crowding. 
B)  space psychology. 
C)  the density effect. 
D)  territorial behavior. 
A)  an avoidance of situational crowding. 
B)  space psychology. 
C)  the density effect. 
D)  territorial behavior.

Exam 18: B: Applied Psychology

According to the text,which is the major area of concern regarding the questionable objectivity of jurors?

One frequently used approach to learning styles is

Which of the following is an example of a motor skill?

Which type of psychology involves the study of the effects buildings have on behavior and the use of behavioral principles to design buildings?

According to studies,juries usually

Which of the following is a mental plan or model of what a skilled movement should be like and allows an athlete to perform complex movements that fit changing conditions?

Which of the following is NOT one of the results from Calhoun's study of rats in the overcrowded colony?

Morey is taking part in a study in which he will watch videotaped trials staged by actors and will read written evidence and arguments before making his decision.Morey is taking part in a

When teachers present their lectures of a particular topic,they try to deliberately and clearly communicate the information,using examples and illustrations.This step in the teaching strategy is known as

Skill learning for sports can be enhanced by all of the following EXCEPT

Students at a large metropolitan university may have only superficial contact with others because of their need to

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 factors plays the largest role in whether high density is experienced as crowding?

Regarding the field of educational psychology,a planned method of instruction is referred to as

Don plants trees in order to offset his

The main idea of which approach involves constructing lessons so richly that they will benefit most,if not all students?

Which of the following specialists would be the LEAST likely to be interested in studying the tragedy of the commons?

A: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

B: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

C: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

A: Brain and Behavior

C: Brain and Behavior

A: Human Development

B: Human Development

C: Human Development

D: Human Development

A: Sensation and Perception

B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

D: Sensation and Perception

A: States of Consciousness

B: States of Consciousness

C: States of Consciousness

D: States of Consciousness

A: Conditioning and Learning

B: Conditioning and Learning

C: Conditioning and Learning

D: Conditioning and Learning

A: Memory

B: Memory

C: Memory

A: Cognition,language,and Creativity

B: Cognition,language,and Creativity

C: Cognition,language,and Creativity

A: Intelligence

B: Intelligence

C: Intelligence

A: Motivation and Emotion

B: Motivation and Emotion

C: Motivation and Emotion

D: Motivation and Emotion

A: Gender and Sexuality

B: Gender and Sexuality

C: Gender and Sexuality

D: Gender and Sexuality Completion

A: Personality

B: Personality

C: Personality

D: Personality

A: Health,stress,and Coping

B: Health,stress,and Coping

C: Health,stress,and Coping

A: Psychological Disorders

B: Psychological Disorders

C: Psychological Disorders

D: Psychological Disorders

A: Therapies

B: Therapies

C: Therapies

D: Therapies

A: Social Thinking and Social Influence

B: Social Thinking and Social Influence

C: Social Thinking and Social Influence

A: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

B: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

C: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

A: Applied Psychology

C: Applied Psychology

Appendix A: Behavioral Statistics