unit 1 modules 1-6

Which of the following best describes research typical of Wilhelm Wundt's first psychology laboratory?

• Making careful observations of animals

• Testing ESP using a wall to observe auras above participants' head

• Using a brain-scanning device to determine the impact events have on brain function

• Measuring the reaction time between hearing a sound and pressing a button

• Studying helping behavior, based on the premise that people are good

Which of the following is a major issue in modern-day psychology?

• Social-cultural biopsychological

• Psychodynamic-cognitive

• Nature-Nurture

• Evolutionary-biological

• Social-cultural-behavioral

A psychologist investigates the methods teachers use to enhance student learning. In which of the following subfield is the psychologist most likely working?

• Educational psychology

• Experimental psychology

• School psychology

• Social psychology

While taking a standardized test with randomly scrambled answers, you notice that your last four answers have been “c.” Which of the following is true concerning the probability of the next answer being “c”?

• It is unaffected by previous answers. It is as likely to be “c” as any other answer.

• You should check your previous answers. Four “c's” in a row is impossible.

• It is lower. Since answers are distributed randomly, “c” answers become less common.

• It is higher. Once a streak begins, it is likely to last for a while.

• It is higher. Test constructors trick students by keeping the same answer many times in a row.

After the student council election, a friend tells you he could have guessed who would be elected president. What psychological phenomenon might this illustrate?

• Hindsight Bias

• Common Sense

• Overconfidence

• Perceiving order in random events

• Critical Thinking

Which of the following is most important when conducting survey research?

• Choosing a large sample

• Choosing a representative sample

• Choosing a sample whose answers will likely support your hypothesis

• Choosing a sample that includes every member of the population

Why is an operational definition necessary when reporting research findings?

• An operational definition provides more context and includes many examples of the concept described.

• An operational definition is not necessary since a dictionary definition will work as well for replication.

• An operational definition uses more scientific language than a dictionary definition.

• An operational definition allows others to replicate the study.

Which of the following is an example of negative correlation?

• As hours studying for a test decrease, so do grades on that test.

• People who spend more time exercising tend to weigh less.

• Teenage females tend to have fewer speeding tickets than teenage males.

• Students with lower IQ scores tend to have lower grades.

• Students' shoe sizes are not related to their grades.