Unit 1 AP Psych 4th SW Exam Review

The tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that one would have foreseen it.

• sampling bias

• hindsight bias

• the random effect bias

• single blind procedure

A measure of the extent to which two factors vary together, and thus of how well either factor predicts the other is called a

• measure of central tendency

• coefficient

• inferential statistic

• correlation

In an experiment, the group that is not exposed to the treatment being studied.

• experiemental group

• random sampling

• control group

• confounding variable

The psychoanalytic approach in psychology believes

• all of our behavior is learned.

• people are capable of self-actualization

• much of our behavior stems from unconscious wants and desires.

• memory formation depends on sensory input.

This psychologist is associated the most with the Psychoanalytic perspective.

• Sigmund Freud

• Abraham Maslow

• Ivan Pavlov

• B.F. Skinner

Which perspective studies learning and how rewards and punishments influence how humans and animals act (observable responses)?

• Cognitive
• Behaviorism
• Humanism
• Evolutionary

Which psychological perspective would be most interested in studying our brain structures & chemistry, genetics, glands, etc.?

• Biological
• Structuralism
• Functionalism
• Humanistic

This is a method of research where an investigator manipulates one or more factors (independent variables) to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process (the dependent variable).

• Experiments
• Case Study
• Survey
• Observational
• Correlational

A researcher is conducting a study where he is secretly observing participants to see how they behave at their place of work. This type of study is called

• Naturalistic Observation

• Case Study

• Experiment

• Survey

• Interview

Which of the following correlation coefficients expresses the weakest degree of relationship between two variables?

• -0.12

• +1.00

• -0.99

• +0.25

• -0.50