Y2 Friday Quiz (3) Gender and personality

What is alpha bias in psychological research?

• The tendency to ignore gender differences

• The exaggeration of differences between genders

• The focus on male experiences as the norm

• The use of brain imaging techniques

Which of the following best describes beta bias?

• The exaggeration of differences between genders

• The tendency to ignore or minimise gender differences

• The focus on female experiences as the norm

• The use of post-mortem studies in research

What does androcentrism refer to in psychological research?

• The focus on female experiences as the norm

• The use of EEG in brain studies

• The focus on male experiences as the norm

• The tendency to ignore gender differences

What does EEG stand for in the context of brain studies?

• Electroencephalogram

• Electromagnetic Graph

• Electrocardiogram

• Electromyography

What is an ERP in the context of neuroscience?

• Event-Related Potential

• Electroencephalogram Reading

• Electromagnetic Resonance

• Event-Related Phenomenon

Which brain imaging technique uses magnetic fields to create detailed images of the brain and then tracks blood flow.

• EEG

• ERP

• fMRI

• Post mortem

What is the purpose of post-mortem studies in psychology?

• To measure brain activity in real-time

• To examine the brain after death for research purposes

• To record electrical activity of the brain

• To create images of brain structures

Which personality trait is characterised by emotional instability and anxiety?

• Extraversion

• Neuroticism

• Psychoticism

• Androcentrism

What does psychoticism refer to in personality psychology?

• A tendency towards sociability and outgoingness

• A tendency towards emotional instability but with a love of social situations and being active

• A tendency towards aggression and cold, uncaring, unempathetic characteristics

• A tendency towards gender bias

Which personality trait is associated with being outgoing and sociable?

• Neuroticism

• Psychoticism

• Extraversion

• Alpha bias