Psychology CDF Review

What is the term for the tendency to respond in a socially acceptable manner during research?

• Mean

• Social Desirability

• Hypothesis

• Synapse

Which of the following is a measure of central tendency?

• Neuron

• Axon

• Median

• Synapse

What is the role of a hypothesis in an experiment?

• It is a measure of central tendency.

• It is a prediction that can be tested.

• It is a type of neuron.

• It is a form of reinforcement.

Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

• Axon

• Dendrites

• Synapse

• Mean

What is object permanence?

• The ability to perceive depth

• Understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen

• The ability to process information

• A type of reinforcement

What is top-down processing?

• Processing that starts with sensory input

• Processing that is influenced by expectations and prior knowledge

• A type of neuron

• A measure of central tendency

What is intrinsic motivation?

• Motivation driven by external rewards

• Motivation driven by internal satisfaction

• Motivation driven by punishment

• Motivation driven by social pressure

What is the fundamental attribution error?

• The tendency to overestimate situational factors

• The tendency to underestimate personal factors

• The tendency to overestimate personal factors and underestimate situational factors

• The tendency to underestimate both personal and situational factors

What is the mere exposure effect?

• The tendency to like something more after repeated exposure

• The tendency to dislike something after repeated exposure

• The tendency to ignore something after repeated exposure

• The tendency to forget something after repeated exposure

What is the function of a synapse?

• It transmits signals between neurons.

• It stores information.

• It measures central tendency.

• It processes sensory input.