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Psy 150 General Psychology

Total questions: 246

Worksheet time: 55hrs 15mins

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1.

A series of dots arranged in the shape of a face will be perceived as a face, not a series of dots. A psychologist studying this phenomenon is applying the principals of

a)

humanism

b)

Gestalt psychology

c)

structuralism

d)

psychoanalytic theory

2.

According to Sigmund Freud, all of the following represent ways to access the unconscious mind except through

a)

dream analysis

b)

seemingly innocent slips of the tongue

c)

examination of the first words that come to someone's mind

d)

the use of reinforcement and punishment

3.

According to the biopsychosocial model, what determines health?

a)

applying biological principles to the psychology of a healthy social life

b)

primarily biology; individual psychology and social factors are sometimes relevant

c)

successful application of biopsychological principles to social life

d)

interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors

4.

Ashya wants to focus on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and other problematic patterns of behavior. What area of psychology should she work in?

a)

clinical psychology

b)

organizational psychology

c)

cognitive psychology

d)

social psychology

5.

Behaviorism focuses on making psychology an objective science by

a)

. studying overt behavior and deemphasizing the importance of unobservable mental processes

b)

studying how emotional responses influence behavior while deemphasizing the importance of the subconscious

c)

studying implicit motivations for behavior through the use of implicit association tests

d)

studying the genetic basis for behavior and theorizing how instincts influence behavior

6.

Char heard from her friends that marijuana use can cure glaucoma so it should be legal in all 50 states. Char knows that she is biased in favor of marijuana legalization, so she decides to exercise some skepticism about this claim. She researches where her friends got their information, how reliable it is, and what other sources say about legalizing marijuana. Char is

a)

thinking critically

b)

hypothesizing

c)

acting unconsciously

d)

theorizing

7.

Cognitive psychology focuses on studying

a)

thoughts and their relationship to our experiences and our actions

b)

the effect of gender, race, and class on behavior

c)

genetics and the effect of genetics on behavior

d)

sensation and the effect of culture on perception

8.

Critical thinking is

a)

applying a set of skills to understand and evaluate information

b)

reviewing information on the Internet to develop a critical opinion on it

c)

applying a set of skills to find information about a controversial topic

d)

applying information to understand and evaluate social phenomena

9.

For a scientific explanation to be testable, it must also be

a)

experimental and provable

b)

perceivable and measurable

c)

hypothesized and theoretical

d)

conscious and unconscious

10.

I provide Ralph with the positive reinforcement of a candy bar when he does something I like. I punish him by squirting him with a squirt gun when he does something I don't like. I am applying the principles of ________ in an attempt to modify Ralph's behavior.

a)

humanism

b)

operant conditioning

c)

functionalism

d)

classical conditioning

11.

If you show an adult a toy, and then hide it behind a curtain, the adult knows that the toy still exists. However, infants act as if a hidden object no longer exists. What does this exemplify?

a)

object permanence

b)

perpetuation

c)

article blindness

d)

developmental theory

12.

In a study of mate preference differences between men and women that spanned 37 cultures, Buss (1989) found that men value youthful appearance more than women. Why?

a)

Women are not as superficial as men.

b)

Men need to display their mates as a trophy.

c)

Men are more sexually responsive with younger women.

d)

Youthful looks provide fertility clues

13.

In developmental psychology, there is an increasing interest in researching cognitive changes that occur later in life. Why?

a)

Populations of developed nations are living longer.

b)

People in developed nations revere the elderly.

c)

The elderly are contracting more cognitive diseases.

d)

Populations of developing nations are dying sooner.

14.

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the ________ include food, water, and shelter.

a)

higher-level needs

b)

comfort objects

c)

basic survival needs

d)

wants

15.

Introspection refers to a process by which someone examines ________ as objectively as possible.

a)

her own subconscious experience

b)

the social construction of consciousness

c)

her own conscious experience

d)

another person's consciousness*

16.

Marta is pursuing a graduate degree in psychology. As part of her program she must write a long research paper based on the data she spent the last year gathering. What is the long research paper called?

a)

dissertation

b)

PsyD

c)

PhD

d)

postdoctoral

17.

Oona wants to conduct research on personnel management, workplace environment, and what type of environment results in high levels of employee productivity and efficiency. Oona should conduct research in the area of ________ psychology.

a)

social

b)

biological

c)

industrial-organizational

d)

Gestalt

18.

Penelope studies how the structure and function of the nervous system is related to behavior. She is a

a)

developmental psychologist

b)

biopsychologist

c)

social psychologist

d)

humanist

19.

Psychoanalytic theory focuses on ________ and early childhood experiences.

a)

fetal development

b)

sexual identity

c)

a person's unconscious

d)

a person's consciousness

20.

Psychology is a social science discipline. Psychologists scientifically study

a)

the mind and behavior

b)

only the mind

c)

only behavior

d)

the soul, the mind, and behavior

21.

Susan wants to study prejudice, attraction, how we explain our own behavior versus how we explain the behavior of others, and how we resolve interpersonal conflicts. Susan should conduct research in the area of

a)

psychoanalysis

b)

social psychology

c)

Gestalt psychology

d)

personality

22.

What is a PsyD?

a)

Doctor of Psychology

b)

Doctor of Psychoanalysis

c)

Doctor of Psychiatry

d)

Doctor of Philosophy

23.

What is Abraham Maslow best known for?

a)

classical conditioning

b)

proposing a hierarchy of human needs in motivating behavior

c)

dream analysis

d)

studying the influence of reinforcement and punishment on behavior

24.

What was the primary conclusion of Stanley Milgram's obedience research?

a)

Average people will harm others if told to do so by an authority figure.

b)

Our mothers have an enormous impact on our personality.

c)

Everyday behavior can be explained by instincts developed in our ancestral population.

d)

What we sense and what we perceive vary according to culture, race, and gender.

25.

Which aspect of the scientific method occurs first?

a)

data collection

b)

hypothesis

c)

observation

d)

experiment

26.

Which kind of psychologist would be consulted in jury selection and witness preparation?

a)

counseling

b)

legal

c)

forensic

d)

cognitive

27.

Which of the following defines hypothesis?

a)

idea that proves a theory

b)

means of explaining social phenomena

c)

way of looking at the world

d)

tentative explanation

28.

Which of the following exemplifies the unconditional positive regard component of client-centered therapy?

a)

Abby tells her therapist that she tripped a small child who got in her way, and her therapist accepts this information without judgment.

b)

Boris tells his therapist that that he needs stronger medication and his therapist prescribes it.

c)

Xavier receives a hug from the doctor when he arrives on time; he does not get a hug when he arrives late.

d)

Natasha is late for her therapy session and her therapist believes she did this because she unconsciously dislikes therapy.

29.

Which of the following psychologists was a behaviorist?

a)

Sigmund Freud

b)

John Watson

c)

Wilhelm Wundt

d)

William James

30.

Which of the following refers to a broad explanation or group of explanations for some aspect of the natural world that is consistently supported by evidence over time?

a)

-ology

b)

pseudoscience

c)

hypothesis

d)

scientific theory

31.

________ is a perspective within psychology that emphasizes the potential for good that is innate to all humans.

a)

humanism

b)

gestalt

c)

behaviorism

d)

structuralism

32.

A group of preschool-age children are enrolled in a study that plans to follow them over time in order to assess behaviors and other characteristics that may predict later development of schizophrenia. This is an example of a(n) ________ design.

a)

cross sectional

b)

longitudinal

c)

survey

d)

experimental

33.

A major advantage of case studies is

a)

quick data collection

b)

generalizability

c)

detailed information

d)

large sample size

34.

An intelligence test yields the same results when administered on three separate occasions. However, the test's results are more strongly correlated with hours spent doing homework than they are with other standardized intelligence tests. This test has________ reliability and ________ validity.

a)

high; high

b)

high; low

c)

low; low

d)

low; high

35.

An upper-level psychology class is conducting an experiment on racial prejudice that involves having participants rate the likeability of faces in a set of photos. However, they tell participants that the study is about the effects of aging on likeability. When participants are finished, they are thanked for their time and leave the experiment. In this example, the class forgot to ________ in order to resolve the ________ in the study.

a)

debrief participants; deception

b)

debrief participants; ageist attitudes

c)

pay participants; deception

d)

pay participants; use of personal photos

36.

Devine et al. are interested in assessing whether active versus passive play causes a preference for sweet or salty foods in toddlers. They assign groups of children to either an active play, passive play, or no play group and record their food choices when presented with a variety of sweet and salty foods. In this study, ________ is the independent variable and ________ is the control group.

a)

food choice; no play

b)

active play; passive play

c)

type of play; no play

d)

no play; type of play

37.

Drs. Goran and Lieberman are interested in assessing differences in pain threshold between men and women. They recruit male and female participants to a study that assesses tolerance for thermal pain. This is an example of a(n) ________ study.

a)

experimental

b)

quasi-experimental

c)

case

d)

correlational

38.

Ethics need to be considered when ________ scientific research.

a)

designing, conducting, and reviewing

b)

reviewing and publishing

c)

designing and reviewing

d)

conducting and reviewing

39.

Harrison et al. are conducting a study assessing the ability of depressed versus non-depressed participants to remember negative emotions in a short story about a family whose car breaks down. They plan to ask participants to read the story and then make a list of the emotions expressed in the story. Before beginning the study, they make a list of negative emotions (e.g., sadness and anger) that they will record from the participants' responses. In this example, negative emotions are the ________.

a)

independent variable

b)

significant variable

c)

operational definition

d)

dependent variable

40.

Lesley, a sociology major, believes that money is the key to happiness. Her friend Stephen, a psychology major, believes that good health is the key to happiness. How might the two friends resolve their disagreement?

a)

They could ask their friends and see which perspective has the most support.

b)

They could research archives of newspapers, magazines, and other media to see if there are reports on the topic.

c)

They could research peer-reviewed articles to see if either perspective is

d)

They could conduct a study with students on their campus to see which perspective has the most support.

41.

One hundred introductory psychology students are surveyed about their intended majors. The results indicate that more women than men intend to pursue a psychology major, whereas more men than women intend to pursue a history major. What do these results indicate?

a)

There is a relationship between gender and intended major.

b)

Despite advances in feminism, there are still gender inequalities in post-secondary studies.

c)

The research sample is invalid because men and women are not equally represented.

d)

More women than men attend college.

42.

Research shows that people who smoke cigarettes are more likely to get lung cancer than those who do not smoke. This research alone demonstrates that

a)

smoking causes lung cancer

b)

there is a predisposition toward both smoking and lung cancer

c)

there is a relationship between smoking and lung cancer

d)

smoking contributes to lung cancer

43.

Researchers are conducting a study where they have concerns that the participant's beliefs and/or the experimenter's beliefs may skew the results. Therefore, they chose to conduct a ________ study.

a)

double-control

b)

control

c)

single-blind

d)

double-blind

44.

Simply expecting something to happen can make it happen. This describes _

a)

placebo effect

b)

experimenter bias

c)

observer bias

d)

participant bias

45.

Stan and Jenny are in a psychology course that requires them to repeat an experiment that researchers have conducted in the past, in order to determine whether they produce the same results. This is called

a)

validity

b)

inter-rater reliability

c)

reliability

d)

replication

46.

The only way to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables is to conduct a(n) ________.

a)

detailed literature search

b)

experiment

c)

survey

d)

study

47.

The possible range for a correlation coefficient is

a)

between –1 and 0

b)

between 0 and +100

c)

between 0 and +1

d)

between –1 and +1

48.

Which correlation coefficient best represents a moderate relationship showing fewer anxiety symptoms in people who report higher life satisfaction?

a)

+0.7

b)

+0.4

c)

–0.5

d)

–0.2

49.

_______ is the tendency to ignore evidence that disproves ideas or beliefs.

a)

illusory correlation

b)

sampling bias

c)

experimenter bias

d)

confirmation bias

50.

_______ refers to the ability of an instrument or tool to accurately measure what it is supposed to measure.

a)

validity

b)

generalizability

c)

reliability

d)

operational definition

51.

A particular electrical signal being transmitted to a neuron is sufficient to generate an action potential. If the magnitude of the incoming electrical signal is doubled, the action potential will

a)

travel twice as fast down the axon

b)

last twice as long

c)

undergo no changes in strength, speed, or duration

d)

be twice as strong

52.

Psychotropic medications are drugs that treat psychiatric symptoms by restoring ________ balance.

a)

GABA

b)

serotonin

c)

neurotransmitter

d)

emotional

53.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are drugs commonly prescribed for ________.

a)

depression

b)

obsessive-compulsive disorder

c)

Parkinson's disease

d)

schizophrenia

54.

Sensory and motor neurons of the ________ nervous system are associated with activities traditionally thought of as conscious or voluntary.

a)

autonomic

b)

somatic

c)

sympathetic

d)

parasympathetic

55.

The brain contains ________ of interconnected neurons and glia.

a)

billions

b)

thousands

c)

millions

d)

tens of thousands

56.

The endocrine system consists of a series of glands that produce chemical substances known as

a)

neurotransmitters

b)

proteins

c)

hormones

d)

factors

57.

The space between two neurons is called the

a)

soma

b)

synapse

c)

terminal button

d)

vesicle

58.

Twin boys both have a gene associated with aggressive tendencies. What is the most likely outcome to be observed in their behavior as they grow up?

a)

It is unlikely that either will show aggressive tendencies.

b)

The chances of significant aggressive tendencies are about 50:50, so one of the twins will likely show these behaviors.

c)

The twins both have the gene, so they likely will be aggressive in some way.

d)

It is not possible to determine the twins' behaviors based on having this single gene.

59.

Which two neurotransmitters have roles in appetite suppression?

a)

serotonin; glutamate

b)

dopamine; norepinephrine

c)

dopamine; acetylcholine

d)

serotonin; GABA

60.

_____ is a neurotransmitter involved in mood, reward, addiction, and motor behavior.

a)

acetylcholine

b)

dopamine

c)

glutamate

d)

serotonin

61.

Alcohol is considered a ________ because it tends to suppress central nervous system activity.

a)

hallucinogen

b)

stimulant

c)

antipsychotic

d)

depressant

62.

Crack is considered more addictive than cocaine because it is

a)

cheaper, so people can afford more of it

b)

frequently smoked in combination with pharmaceuticals

c)

smokable, so it reaches the brain more quickly

d)

easier to get, so people can take more at once

63.

In a ________ dream, people become aware that they are dreaming and can control the dream's content.

a)

K-complex

b)

lucid

c)

theta wave

d)

REM

64.

Isla is describing her dream to a friend. She explains that in her dream she being chased by zombies and she escaped them by hiding in a refrigerator. Her description of her dream is focused on ________ content.

a)

Jungian

b)

latent

c)

manifest

d)

Freudian

65.

Melatonin release is stimulated by ________ and inhibited by ________.

a)

pulsing light; steady light

b)

light; darkness

c)

twilight; gloom

d)

darkness; light

66.

Mohammed is sleeping. His eyelids are quivering because his eyes are darting around. Mohammed is probably experiencing ________ sleep.

a)

non-REM

b)

REM

c)

night terrors

d)

NREM

67.

Most people are awake during the day and asleep at night because their ________ cycles are aligned with the outside world.

a)

rhythm

b)

circadian

c)

external

d)

melatonin

68.

People often report that they have not been asleep if they are awoken during stage ________ sleep.

a)

3

b)

2

c)

1

d)

4

69.

Physical dependence on a drug is indicated by the user experiencing ________ as a result of discontinuing use of the drug.

a)

changes in normal bodily function

b)

psychological distress

c)

a return to normal performance levels

d)

psychological stress

70.

Sleep apnea is defined by

a)

episodes during which a sleeper's breathing stops

b)

unwanted, disruptive motor activity and/or experiences during sleep

c)

uncomfortable sensations in the legs during periods of inactivity or when trying to fall asleep

d)

a sense of panic in the sufferer often accompanied by screams and attempts to escape

71.

The sleep debt is the result of ________.

a)

travel from one time zone to another

b)

insufficient sleep on a chronic basis

c)

the circadian rhythm

d)

high levels of sensory awareness, thought, and behavior

72.

What can you do to realign your biological clock with the external world when you work a rotating shift?

a)

Surround yourself with darkness while working.

b)

Take a break every hour to exercise for five minutes.

c)

Take regular naps throughout the day.

d)

Expose yourself to bright light while working.

73.

What should be changed to make the following sentence true? "States of consciousness do not vary over the course of the day."

a)

The word "vary" should be changed to the word "differ."

b)

Remove the phrase "do not."

c)

The word "consciousness" should be changed to the word "dependence."

d)

The word "day" should be changed to the word "week."

74.

What should be changed to make the following sentence true? "The consequences of sleep debt include increased levels of alertness and mental efficiency."

a)

The word "mental" should be changed to the word "biological."

b)

The word "increased" should be changed to the word "decreased."

c)

The word "consequences" should be changed to the word "benefits."

d)

The word "alertness" should be changed to the word "vigilance."

75.

Which of the following statements about rotating shift work is false?

a)

It will probably lead to substance abuse.

b)

It renders the maintenance of a normal circadian cycle difficult.

c)

It can result in sleeping problems.

d)

It refers to a work schedule that changes from early to late on a regular basis.

76.

Which of the following statements about sleep deprivation is false?

a)

Sleep deprivation can result in decreased mental alertness and cognitive function.

b)

Sleep deprivation often results in ADHD.

c)

Sleep deprivation often results in depression-like symptoms.

d)

Sleep deprivation is associated with obesity.

77.

Which psychological perspective might advance the argument that our sleep patterns evolved as an adaptive response to predatory risks, which are higher during periods of darkness?

a)

cognitive behavioral

b)

evolutionary

c)

Freudian

d)

dependent

78.

Which researcher believed that dreams simply reflect life events that are important to the dreamer?

a)

Carl Jung

b)

John Hobson

c)

Rosalind Cartwright

d)

Sigmund Freud

79.

Which term describes the tendency to maintain a balance, or optimal level, within a biological system?

a)

rhythm

b)

insomnia

c)

homeostasis

d)

melatonin

80.

Who described the collective unconscious?

a)

John Hobson

b)

Carl Jung

c)

Rosalind Cartwright

d)

Sigmund Freud

81.

Why can amphetamines be used to treat ADHD in children?

a)

They decrease neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with impulse control.

b)

They decrease neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with hyperactivity.

c)

They increase neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with impulse control.

d)

They increase neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with emotions.

82.

According to Albert Bandura

a)

Fear is a conditioned response.

b)

Learning is the result of reinforcing desired behavior at fixed intervals.

c)

Learning can occur by watching others and modeling what they do or say.

d)

Organisms cannot learn if they do not receive immediate reinforcement.

83.

Classical and operant conditioning are forms of ________ learning.

a)

processual

b)

reflexive

c)

instinctive

d)

associational

84.

Dave's boss told him that he doesn't have to attend the company picnic (which everybody dislikes) if Dave meets his sales quota this month. Dave's boss is using

a)

positive punishment

b)

negative reinforcement

c)

positive reinforcement

d)

negative punishment

85.

Dimitri and Rita eat some donuts for breakfast and then spend the morning at an amusement park. After a few hours of riding the Super Looper Double Twist Dimitri feels nauseous and regurgitates the donuts. Rita is fine, but Dimitri has developed a ________, and the next time they stop for donuts, Dimitri immediately feels ill.

a)

unconditioned aversion

b)

taste response

c)

taste aversion

d)

unconditioned response

86.

Dymesha watches her older sister do headstands. Dymesha falls over when she attempts to do a headstand herself. She watches her older sister more carefully, and she notices that her sister leans backward slightly to complete her headstand. Dymesha is then able to do headstands herself. Which type of learning is this?

a)

operant

b)

observational

c)

classical

d)

conditioning

87.

Frances receives one dollar for every pound of worms she gives her grandfather. Which reinforcement schedule is this?

a)

fixed ratio

b)

variable interval

c)

variable ratio

d)

fixed interval

88.

Gabrielle watches her father put batteries into her toy phone, and she is then able to put the batteries into the toy phone herself without further instruction from her father. In this example, Gabrielle's father is a ________.

a)

cognition

b)

stimulus

c)

response

d)

model

89.

Gambling at a slot machine is an example of which reinforcement schedule?

a)

variable ratio

b)

fixed interval

c)

variable interval

d)

fixed ratio

90.

Grace whistles while tickling Khaleel with a feather. Eventually, Khaleel starts to squirm and giggle every time Grace whistles, even when he is not being tickled. In this example, squirming and giggling is a(n) ________.

a)

unconditioned response

b)

conditioned response

c)

conditioned stimulus

d)

unconditioned stimulus

91.

Harold catches fish throughout the day at unpredictable intervals. Which reinforcement schedule is this?

a)

variable interval

b)

variable ratio

c)

fixed ratio

d)

fixed interval

92.

Hideki tells a lie and is grounded. He does this several times, finally learning that his behavior (lying) is associated with a consequence (being grounded). Which kind of learning is this?

a)

operant conditioning

b)

classical conditioning

c)

modeling

d)

imitation

93.

If a slamming door is a conditioned stimulus, then being able to distinguish between the sound of a slamming door and the sound of a heavy item being dropped would represent ________.

a)

conditioned response

b)

stimulus discrimination

c)

stimulus generalization

d)

unconditioned response

94.

If the principles of social learning theory are true, then children may model aggressive behavior ________.

a)

after seeing a television character receive a reward for taking violent action against another character

b)

after dreaming they were on television

c)

after dreaming about having a fight with their parents

d)

after seeing a television character being punished for taking violent action against another character

95.

In operant conditioning, what describes adding something to decrease the likelihood of behavior?

a)

acquisition

b)

extinction

c)

punishment

d)

recovery

96.

In operant conditioning, ________ is when something is removed to increase the likelihood of a behavior.

a)

positive reinforcement

b)

punishment

c)

negative reinforcement

d)

punishment reinforcement

97.

Jemma wants to teach her son to say thank you. Every time he says thank you, Jemma praises him and gives him a hug. Which reinforcement schedule is this?

a)

continuous

b)

primary

c)

secondary

d)

partial

98.

John wants to train his daughter to excuse herself before she leaves the table. Although he does not know how often he will reward her for excusing herself, he does know that he will not reward her every time she excuses herself. Which reinforcement schedule is John planning to use?

a)

continuous

b)

partial

c)

primary

d)

secondary

99.

Kerry is conditioned to fear strawberries. Raspberries are similar to strawberries, and even though no attempt was made to make Kerry fear raspberries, she reacts with fear when she sees them. This is an example of ________.

a)

modeling

b)

stimulus discrimination

c)

imitation

d)

stimulus generalization

100.

Kicking your leg when your knee is tapped and quickly pulling your hand back when you accidently touch a hot stove are both examples of ________.

a)

associations

b)

learning

c)

instincts

d)

reflexes

101.

Learning that occurs but is not observable in behavior until there is a reason to demonstrate it is called ________ learning.

a)

partial

b)

conditioned

c)

latent

d)

primary

102.

Molly attempts to condition her puppy to greet her when she enters the house. She repeatedly pairs her entry to the house with a treat for the puppy. The puppy eventually acquires this ability, and Molly realizes how irritating it is for the puppy to run up to her every time she enters the house. She attempts to make the puppy stop, and eventually the puppy no longer feels motivated to greet her when she enters the house. The puppy no longer greeting her when she enters the house is an example of ________.

a)

learning

b)

conditioning

c)

acquisition

d)

extinction

103.

Ron is taught to use a special numbers trick to check his final answer, but he does not demonstrate this skill until his end-of-the-year math test. This is an example of

a)

conditioning

b)

reinforcement

c)

cognitive mapping

d)

latent learning

104.

Tabetha has a mental picture of the layout of her house, also called a ________, so when she comes home late at night she can navigate through the rooms without turning on a light.

a)

fixed ratio map

b)

fixed interval map

c)

latent map

d)

cognitive map

105.

What did John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayner demonstrate with their studies of Little Albert?

a)

fear cannot be a conditioned response

b)

emotion can be a conditioned response

c)

boys display more fear than girls

d)

boys display fear differently from girls

106.

What do psychologists call a relatively permanent change in behavior or knowledge that results from experience?

a)

conditioning

b)

reflexes

c)

instincts

d)

learning

107.

What was the main point of Ivan Pavlov's experiment with dogs?

a)

Fear is a conditioned response.

b)

Behavior is motivated by the consequences we receive for the behavior: reinforcements and punishments.

c)

One can learn new behaviors by observing others.

d)

Learning can occur when a conditioned stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

108.

Which of the following experiments involves the use of social learning theory?

a)

determining how long it takes a person to learn how to knit if she is only allowed to watch YouTube videos of people knitting

b)

pairing a puff of air to the eye with a handshake to see how long it will take someone to blink before offering her hand

c)

rewarding a girl for finishing her homework with ice cream and counting how much homework she will complete before becoming sick of ice cream

d)

blindfolding someone and timing her to see how long it takes her to determine what she is eating

109.

Which of the following is an example of a fixed interval reinforcement schedule?

a)

playing poker

b)

taking your dog to the park every afternoon at 4:00 p.m.

c)

checking your Facebook account at random times throughout the day

d)

playing basketball with your friends after completing your chores

110.

Which of the following is an example of a reflex: an unlearned, automatic response by an organism to a stimulus in the environment?

Select one:

a)

the pupil of your eye contracting in the presence of bright light

b)

becoming bored at a wedding

c)

sitting very still in the classroom

d)

becoming angry at your friend for raising his voice

111.

Which of the following is an example of a variable interval reinforcement schedule?

a)

Nikita takes her dog for a walk every day at 8 a.m.

b)

Winona checks her cellphone at random times throughout the day instead of every time she hears the voicemail notification

c)

Viviane plays scratch-off lottery tickets

d)

Julie knows she will get a trampoline if she accumulates enough allowance money

112.

Which of the following is an example of a variable ratio reinforcement schedule?

a)

Joyce playing scratch-off lottery tickets

b)

Nikita taking her dog to the vet once a year

c)

Bill traveling to Myrtle Beach for vacation every June

d)

Jeremy checking YouTube every morning before work

113.

Which of the following is an example of fixed ratio reinforcement schedule?

a)

feeding your fish every day at 8 a.m.

b)

knowing you will get to play miniature golf as soon as you collect 10 gold stars for your reward chart

c)

checking your e-mail at random times throughout the day instead of every time you hear the new e-mail notification

d)

playing the slot machine

114.

Which of the following is an example of instinct: unlearned knowledge that involves complex patterns of behavior?

a)

toddler who is toilet training

b)

teacher demonstrating algebra to students

c)

baby seeking food by rooting and suckling

d)

believing that nudity is wrong

115.

Which of the following is an example of observational learning?

a)

your father teaching you how to write by holding your hand as you form the letters

b)

teaching yourself yoga by watching a yoga group in the park

c)

.your brother refusing to play with you

d)

learning to speak Spanish by attending Spanish class

116.

Which of the following is an example of operant conditioning?

a)

when a dog refuses to play dead

b)

when a dog plays dead she gets a treat in order to encourage her to repeat the behavior

c)

when a cat learns to drool at the sound of a can opener

d)

when a cat and a dog share the same water bowl

117.

Which of the following is an example of stimulus discrimination?

a)

conditioned to drool only when food is paired with a bell

b)

conditioned to tell the difference between the sound of the bell and the taste of the food

c)

conditioned to drool when a bell rings and being able to tell the difference between the sound of a ringing bell and the sound of a whistle

d)

conditioned to associate a bell ringing with food, drooling when the bell rings

118.

Which of the following is an example of vicarious punishment?

a)

Job wants to avoid being fired, so he follows the shop rules and does not smoke in the bathroom.

b)

Belinda saw Mavis receive a hug for cleaning his room. She is careful to clean her room because she saw Mavis get a reward for doing it.

c)

Laurie wants to receive a smiley sticker and she knows from reading the rulebook that she will receive one if she behaves herself.

d)

Jeong observes Bronwyn getting spanked for spitting out her carrots. Because he saw his friend punished, he does not spit out his carrots.

119.

Which of the following is an example of vicarious reinforcement?

a)

Lana wants to receive a candy bar and she knows from reading the rulebook that she will receive one if she earns enough good behavior tokens.

b)

Park wants to avoid detention, so he follows the school rules and does not smoke on the playground.

c)

Babs saw Martin receive a candy bar for completing his reading list. She is careful to complete her reading list because she saw Martin get a reward for doing it.

d)

Ryan observes Cameron getting a time out for spitting out her toast. Because he saw his friend punished, he does not spit out his toast.

120.

Which term best describes rewarding successive approximations of a target behavior?

a)

shaping

b)

learning

c)

reinforcement

d)

acquisition

121.

A(an) ________ is the best example, or representation, of a concept.

a)

unification

b)

amalgamation

c)

archetype

d)

prototype

122.

Bernadette has difficulty spelling words correctly while writing and mixes up letters within words and sentences. Which learning disability does she have?

a)

dysthymia

b)

dysgraphia

c)

dysfunction

d)

dyslexia

123.

Children who live in poverty perform worse on intelligence tests because they____

a)

experience more pervasive daily stress, which affects how the brain functions and develops, thus causing a dip in IQ scores

b)

don't care about IQ testing

c)

are exposed to a greater degree of diversity, which causes their brains to function differently, thus resulting in a type of intelligence that IQ tests do not measure

d)

are not encouraged to reach their potential

124.

Emily is an adult with a 4th-grade skill level in reading, writing, and math. Her doctor suggests there is no reason she can't find a job and live independently. Which subtype of intellectual disability describes Emily?

a)

mild

b)

profound

c)

moderate

d)

severe

125.

Lauren is gifted in the area of body movement. Her ability to balance and coordinate her body's movement enables her to do well in basketball, baseball, and field hockey. Which area of intelligence does this exemplify?

a)

logical–mathematical

b)

intrapersonal

c)

spatial

d)

bodily kinesthetic

126.

Mel is an adult who can take care of his basic needs, but he requires oversight while he paints and someone to check on his living conditions daily. Which subtype of intellectual disability describes Mel?

a)

mild

b)

moderate

c)

severe

d)

profound

127.

Mikel can look at an engineering plan and quickly build a scale model. This exemplifies ________ intelligence.

a)

naturalist

b)

logical–mathematical

c)

spatial

d)

bodily kinesthetic

128.

Navigating your way home through an unfamiliar route due to road construction would draw upon your ________ intelligence.

a)

common sense

b)

analytic

c)

crystallized

d)

fluid

129.

Niaz's car breaks down, and he is convinced that it was a predictable event even though there was no way of knowing it would happen. This exemplifies ________.

a)

availability heuristic

b)

anchoring bias

c)

representational bias

d)

hindsight bias

130.

Samara meets a nurse. She immediately assumes he is able to help care for sick people, works long hours, and dispenses advice about illness because her ________ schema suggests that nurses behave this way.

a)

role

b)

script

c)

event

d)

artificial

131.

Tasks that require you to compare, contrast, or evaluate are using the ________ intelligence component of the triarchic theory of intelligence.

a)

creative

b)

practical

c)

academic

d)

analytical

132.

The average score on an IQ test is 100. In modern IQ testing, one standard deviation is 15 points. Someone with an IQ of 115 would be described as________.

a)

two standard deviations above the mean

b)

15 points above the average

c)

one standard deviation above the mean

d)

one standard deviation below the mean

133.

Walter struggles to write legibly and has a difficult time putting his thoughts on paper. Which learning disability does he have?

a)

dyslexia

b)

attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

c)

comorbidity

d)

dysgraphia

134.

What impact did Genie's early isolation have on her ability to acquire language? She never developed a(an) ________.

a)

lexicon

b)

mastery of the grammatical aspects of language

c)

ability to communicate

d)

ability to speak

135.

What is confirmation bias?

a)

stereotyping someone or something unintentionally

b)

focusing only on one piece of information when making a decision

c)

focusing on information that confirms your existing beliefs

d)

believing the event you just experienced was predictable

136.

What is the Flynn effect?

a)

The observation that each generation has a significantly higher IQ than the previous generation.

b)

Once a person knows his IQ, he stops trying to excel academically.

c)

The idea that standard intelligence tests are flawed when they are used to compare ethnic groups.

d)

The observation that each generation has a significantly lower IQ than the previous generation.

137.

What should be changed to make the following sentence true? "A prototype is a category or grouping of linguistic information, objects, ideas, or life experiences."

a)

The word "category" should be changed to the word "type."

b)

The word "prototype" should be changed to the word "concept.

c)

The words "objects" and "ideas" should be eliminated.

d)

The word "linguistic" should be changed to the word "emotional."

138.

Which of the following is an example of an abstract, complex concept?

a)

patriotism

b)

categories of psychology

c)

dog breeds

d)

types of cars

139.

Which of the following is not one of the four indices of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children?

a)

verbal comprehension

b)

processing memory

c)

working memory

d)

perceptual reasoning

140.

Which of the following statements about algorithms is false?

a)

Algorithms involve a step-by-step problem-solving formula.

b)

Algorithms are a problem-solving strategy.

c)

Algorithms are used frequently in our everyday lives.

d)

Working backwards is an example of an algorithm.

141.

Who developed the triarchic theory of intelligence?

a)

Charles Spearman

b)

Howard Gardner

c)

Raymond Cattell

d)

Robert Sternberg

142.

A public opinion poll was administered to 50 people before the election of President Barack Obama. Polls taken before election night showed 50% of the people polled believed Barack Obama would be elected president. After the election results, the same people were asked if they believed Barack Obama would be elected president, and this time 75% of the people said yes. This may be an example of ________ bias.

a)

stereotypical

b)

transient

c)

hindsight

d)

egocentric

143.

Dozens of people witness a purse snatching. One of the eyewitnesses loudly yells "the man with the blue shirt did it." Later, when questioned by police, several other eyewitnesses remember the purse snatcher wearing a blue shirt, even though the purse snatcher was a woman in flowered dress. This is an example of ________: the effects of misinformation from external sources that leads to the creation of false memories.

a)

recognition

b)

suggestibility

c)

reconstruction

d)

sexism

144.

Elaborative rehearsal involves

a)

immediately applying new information to a practical problem

b)

sleeping immediately after learning new information to allow your mind to process it

c)

organizing information into manageable bits or chunks

d)

thinking about the meaning of the new information and its relation to knowledge already stored in your memory

145.

Elena finds it very difficult to remember a long string of numbers, so she tries to memorize three numbers at a time. Later, she is able to repeat the numbers correctly because she grouped the numbers into more manageable groups of three. This is an example of ________.

a)

mnemonic device

b)

elaborative rehearsal

c)

persistence

d)

persistence

146.

Encoding information occurs through

a)

processing and storing

b)

automatic processing and effortful processing

c)

automatic storing and effortful retrieving

d)

storing and retrieving

147.

For many in the baby-boom generation, the Kennedy assassination represents a ________, an exceptionally clear recollection of an important event.

a)

sensory memory

b)

flashbulb memory

c)

hyperthymesia

d)

flashpoint

148.

In order for a memory to go into storage (i.e., long-term memory), it has to pass through three distinct stages: sensory memory, short-term memory, and ________ memory.

a)

visual

b)

long-term

c)

sensory

d)

encoded

149.

In order to remember his lines for the play, Guy repeats his lines over and over again. This process is called

a)

rehearsal

b)

hyperthymesia

c)

relearning

d)

declarative memory

150.

Jason studies Spanish for three years, and then switches to Pashto. When asked to remember Spanish vocabulary he can't, instead he can only remember Pashto vocabulary. This is an example of ________ interference.

a)

proactive

b)

retroactive

c)

active

d)

inactive

151.

Lisa puts five quarters into the parking meter every time she goes downtown. However, when asked, Lisa cannot say if the head on a quarter is facing left or right. This may be an example of ________, because Lisa never paid attention to the picture in the first place.

a)

encoding failure

b)

effortful processing

c)

enigmatic processing

d)

effortless processing

152.

Remembering ________ is a good example of episodic memory.

a)

what the word January means

b)

how a hamburger tastes even though you have never tasted it yourself

c)

your first day of school

d)

how to use the microwave

153.

Remembering ________ is a good example of procedural memory.

a)

what the word inconceivable means

b)

how to use the phone

c)

how a cookie tastes even though you have never tasted it yourself

d)

your least favorite vacation trip

154.

Sharmila cannot remember what she had for breakfast last week, but she can remember the day she got married ten years ago as clearly as if it just happened. This example illustrates the ________ theory.

a)

equipotentiality

b)

flashbulb

c)

arousal

d)

emotion

155.

What are the two components of declarative memory?

a)

implicit and explicit

b)

procedural and implicit

c)

short-term and long-term

d)

semantic and episodic

156.

What is the tendency for an individual to have better memory for information that relates to oneself in comparison to material that has less personal relevance?

a)

self-reference effect

b)

Atkinson-Shiffrin model

c)

Stroop effect

d)

sensory memory

157.

When experiencing ________ amnesia, you experience loss of memory for events that occurred prior to the trauma. When experiencing ________ amnesia, you cannot remember new information.

a)

antero-retro; flashbulb

b)

anterograde; retrograde

c)

flashbulb; retro-antero

d)

retrograde; anterograde

158.

When people say you never forget how to ride a bike, they are referring to ________ memory, also called non-declarative memory.

a)

semantic

b)

explicit

c)

implicit

d)

sensory

159.

When you take a multiple-choice test, you are relying on ________, a means of retrieving information out of your long-term memory storage system that helps you choose the correct answer.

a)

storage

b)

encoding

c)

recognition

d)

the Stroop effect

160.

Which of the following is a good example of anterograde amnesia?

a)

John Doe remembers his third birthday more clearly than any other birthday because his dog died the day of his birthday party.

b)

John Doe is in a car accident. Every day he wakes up with no memory of what he did the day before, feeling as though no time has passed because he is unable to form new memories.

c)

John Doe can provide detailed autobiographical information for every day of his life over the past 30 years, including what he wore and ate every day.

d)

John Doe emerges from a collapsed building with no idea who he is.

161.

Which of the following statements about eyewitness testimony is correct?

a)

Eyewitness testimony is vulnerable to the power of suggestion.

b)

Eyewitness testimony is always reliable.

c)

Eyewitness testimony is never reliable.

d)

Eyewitness testimony is reliable for events that do not involve crime.

162.

Why do strong emotions trigger the formation of strong memories and weak emotional experiences form weak memories?

a)

Strong emotional memories are transferred from short-term memory to long-term memory more quickly than weak emotional memories.

b)

Weak emotional memories involve effortless processing and strong emotional memories involve effortful processing.

c)

Strong emotional experiences stimulate the cerebellum and thyroid, the centers of emotional memory.

d)

Strong emotional experiences can trigger the release of neurotransmitters and hormones that strengthen memory.

163.

A developmental psychologist might use ________ to observe how children behave on a playground, at a daycare center, or in the child's own home.

a)

case studies

b)

surveys

c)

experiments

d)

naturalistic observation

164.

A ________ is any environmental agent—biological, chemical, or physical—that causes damage.

a)

teratogen

b)

contaminant

c)

zygote

d)

mutagen

165.

According to attachment theory, which of the following is not needed for healthy attachment?

a)

Caregiver must be responsive to a child's emotional needs.

b)

Caregiver must be responsive to a child's physical needs.

c)

Caregiver must be responsive to a child's religious preference.

d)

Caregiver and child must engage in mutually enjoyable interactions.

166.

Adolescents (ages 12–18) experiment with and develop a sense of who they are and what roles they want to play. What is the primary developmental task of this stage?

a)

isolation vs. intimacy

b)

identity vs. confusion

c)

trust vs. mistrust

d)

generativity vs. stagnation

167.

Annaliese knows that her friend is paying an online service to write a term paper. This bothers her, but she knows that if she tells the teacher everyone will think she is a snitch. She decides her friends' approval is more important, so she says nothing about the cheating. What stage of moral reasoning does this exemplify?

a)

pre-conventional

b)

formal operational

c)

conventional

d)

post-conventional

168.

Between birth and one year, infants are dependent on their caregivers; therefore, caregivers who are responsive and sensitive to their infant's needs help their baby to develop a sense of the world as a safe, predictable place. What is the primary developmental task of this stage?

a)

identity vs. confusion

b)

industry vs. inferiority

c)

autonomy vs. shame/doubt

d)

trust vs. mistrust

169.

Carissa's parents let her stay up as late as she wants. She is allowed to pick out her own clothes and decide when and what she wants to eat. Her parents act more like her friends than authority figures. What kind of parenting style is this?

a)

permissive

b)

Freudian

c)

authoritative

d)

authoritarian

170.

Children in the ________ stage can use abstract thinking to problem solve, look at alternative solutions, and test these solutions.

a)

concrete operational

b)

sensorimotor

c)

formal operational

d)

preoperational

171.

Children whose parents have an authoritarian parenting style can be ________.

a)

anxious, withdrawn, and unhappy

b)

disorganized, undisciplined, and sloppy

c)

quiet, shy, humble

d)

creative, moody, and flexible

172.

During Jean Piaget's ________ stage, the world is experienced through senses and actions.

a)

sensorimotor

b)

preoperational

c)

formal operational

d)

concrete operational

173.

Elroy decided not to cheat on the exam because he would fail the class if he was caught. What stage of moral development does this exemplify?

a)

post-conventional

b)

conventional

c)

formal operational

d)

pre-conventional

174.

Francis takes his six-month-old daughter to daycare. A substitute provider is there, and his daughter begins crying. She clings to her father and hides her face. What does this exemplify?

a)

egocentrism

b)

pretend play

c)

stranger anxiety

d)

conservation

175.

Jory, a six year old, is picking out a card for his mother's birthday. He picks the card with a picture of Lightning McQueen, reasoning that since he loves Cars his mother does to. What does this exemplify?

a)

pretend play

b)

conservation

c)

reversibility

d)

egocentrism

176.

Jules is participating in the Strange Situation experiment. When his mother returns, he freezes, and then behaves erratically. In fact, he runs away from his mother. What kind of attachment is this?

a)

resistant

b)

secure

c)

avoidant

d)

disorganized

177.

Madeline is seven months old. Her mother is eating a cookie and Madeline wants some. Her mother hides the cookie under a napkin, but Madeline is not fooled. She knows the cookie is still there. What does this exemplify?

a)

stranger anxiety

b)

object permanence

c)

reversibility

d)

egocentrism

178.

Once children reach the preschool stage (ages 3–6 years), they are capable of originating activities and asserting control over their world through social interactions and play. What is the primary developmental task of this stage?

a)

initiative vs. guilt

b)

autonomy vs. shame/doubt

c)

generativity vs. stagnation

d)

intimacy vs. isolation

179.

People in early adulthood (20s through early 40s) are ready to establish emotional closeness and maintain relationships with others. What is the primary developmental task of this stage?

a)

a. intimacy vs. isolation

b)

b. trust vs. mistrust

c)

c. industry vs. inferiority

d)

d. autonomy vs. shame/guilt

180.

Rochelle has a glass of Kool-Aid. She pours her Kool-Aid into a toy teacup, and then she pours the Kool-Aid from the teacup into a beer stein. She then pours it from the beer stein back into the original glass. She knows the amount of Kool-Aid has not substantially changed. What does this exemplify?

a)

a. abstraction

b)

b. reversibility

c)

c. preoperational stage

d)

d. abstract thinking

181.

Umberto is a one year old, and his mother is sensitive and responsive to his needs. He is distressed when his mother leaves him, and he is happy to see her when she returns. What kind of attachment is this?

a)

a. resistant

b)

b. disorganized

c)

c. avoidant

d)

d. secure

182.

What does nature refer to in the nature vs. nurture debate?

a)

a. cognitive capacity

b)

b. language acquisition

c)

c. environment and culture

d)

d. genes and biology

183.

When people reach their 40s, they enter the time known as middle adulthood, which extends to the mid-60s. This involves finding their life's work and contributing to the development of others through activities such as volunteering, mentoring, and raising children. What is the primary developmental task of this stage?

a)

a. integrity vs. despair

b)

b. intimacy vs. isolation

c)

c. generativity vs. stagnation

d)

d. trust vs. mistrust

184.

Which of the following does not occur during the concrete operational stage?

a)

a. Children employ memory strategies.

b)

b. Children have a firm grasp of numbers.

c)

c. Children think logically about real events.

d)

d. Children begin to use language.

185.

________ development involves emotions, personality, and social relationships.

a)

physical

b)

psychological

c)

mental

d)

psychosocial

186.

________ is a long-standing connection or bond with others.

a)

attachment

b)

nourishment

c)

security

d)

regard

187.

A(an) ________ complex refers to the feeling that one lacks worth and doesn't measure up to the standards of others or of society.

a)

Freudian

b)

inferiority

c)

neurotic

d)

psychosocial

188.

A(an) ________ locus of control is the belief that our outcomes are outside of our control; an ________ locus of control is the belief that we control our own outcomes.

a)

congruent; incongruent

b)

external; internal

c)

internal; external

d)

real; ideal

189.

According to Abraham Maslow, the highest need is ________.

a)

good parenting

b)

love

c)

self-actualization

d)

self-efficacy

190.

According to Sigmund Freud, an adult who smokes, drinks, overeats, or bites her nails is fixated in the ________ stage of her psychosexual development.

a)

anal

b)

genital

c)

oral

d)

phallic

191.

Asa is buying a gift for his mother, an overbearing woman who is difficult to please. When a clerk asks him who he is shopping for he replies, "my smother" instead of "my mother." What does this exemplify?

a)

archetype

b)

collective unconscious

c)

Freudian slip

d)

repressed memory

192.

Carl Jung's view of extroverted and introverted types serves as a basis of the ________.

a)

collective unconscious

b)

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

c)

Rorschach Inkblot Test

d)

Tell-me-a-story thematic Apperception Test (TEMAS)

193.

Dan avoids applying to college because he doubts he can succeed. He is working a retail job, but he tends to focus on the things he does wrong. In fact, he has almost no confidence in his abilities, and when he experiences a setback at work he is ready to quit. Albert Bandura would say Dan has ________.

a)

low self-efficacy

b)

malfunctioning cognitive processes

c)

no context

d)

vicarious learning

194.

During which period are sexual feelings dormant as children focus on other pursuits, such as school, friendships, hobbies, and sports?

a)

anal

b)

genital

c)

latency

d)

phallic

195.

Ingrid is energized by being alone, speaks slowly and softly, and avoids attention. Carl Jung would call her a(an) ________.

a)

extrovert

b)

humanist

c)

introvert

d)

neo-Freudian

196.

Jessica believes that she succeeds in high school because she works hard, earned a place on the basketball team because she practices constantly, and cooks well because she takes cooking classes. Julian Rotter would say that Jessica has ________.

a)

an external locus on control

b)

an internal locus of control

c)

good self-regulation

d)

poor self-regulation

197.

Sigmund Freud suggested that people who are dominated by their ________ might be narcissistic and impulsive.

a)

ego

b)

id

c)

superego

d)

unconscious

198.

The ________ Inkblot Test employs a series of symmetrical inkblot cards that are presented to a client by a psychologist in an effort to reveal the person's unconscious desires, fears, and struggles.

a)

Julian Rotter

b)

Rorschach

c)

TAT

d)

TEMAS

199.

The ________ refers to the common psychological tendencies that have been passed down from one generation to the next.

a)

collective unconscious

b)

gestalt

c)

id

d)

ideal self

200.

What is the developmental task of Erik Erikson's second stage of psychosexual development, in which a sense of independence in many tasks develops?

a)

autonomy vs. shame/doubt

b)

industry vs. inferiority

c)

integrity vs. despair

d)

trust vs. mistrust

201.

What is the main idea of the behavioral perspective on personality?

a)

Personality is formed solely in childhood.

b)

Personality is significantly shaped by the biology of the organism.

c)

Personality is significantly shaped by the reinforcements and consequences outside of the organism.

d)

Personality theory should be based on social health.

202.

When Imogene feels anxiety, she clings to her mother and father for affection and reassurance. What coping strategy is Imogene using?

a)

moving against people

b)

moving toward people

c)

reaction formation

d)

repression

203.

Which of the following was one of Alfred Adler's main contributions to personality theory?

a)

advocating for analytical psychology

b)

suggesting that our birth order shapes our personality

c)

the idea that men have womb envy

d)

the theory that our personality develops in psychosocial stages

204.

Which question was central to the marshmallow test?

a)

Do you think you could accomplish great things even when the fates are against you?

b)

Is your life more like a marshmallow or more like a rock?

c)

Would you be able to resist getting a small reward now in order to get a larger reward later?

d)

Would you make the same decisions your parent would make?

205.

Which statement summarizes the main idea of reciprocal determinism?

a)

Emotions are cognitive processes with behavioral antecedents.

b)

How we cope with anxiety reflects our personality.

c)

Our behavior, cognitive processes, and situational context all influence each other.

d)

Our defense mechanisms are formed in childhood.

206.

_______ is a state of being in which our thoughts about our real and ideal selves are very similar.

a)

congruence

b)

egotism

c)

incongruence

d)

self-concept

207.

According to the frustration aggression theory, which of the following is likely to occur when Simon gets frustrated with his toilet training?

a)

Simon bites his mother

b)

Simon goes to sleep

c)

Simon retreats to a corner and mopes

d)

Simon's mother gets frustrated with Simon

208.

Billie is a(n) ________ because he believes people over age 65 should have their driver's license suspended, the elderly use up important social resources, and they occupy jobs that should belong to younger, more capable people.

a)

ageist

b)

heterosexist

c)

racist

d)

sexist

209.

David attempts to minimize the costs of his relationship with Daniel while maximizing benefits. He enjoys Daniel's company, but he tries to avoid helping him move. This is an example of the ________ theory.

a)

cognitive balance

b)

group effect

c)

individual exchange

d)

social exchange

210.

Fatima generalizes that all men are irresponsible players, cheaters, and liars. When it comes to men, Fatima may be applying ________: negative beliefs about individuals based solely on their membership in a group.

a)

cognitive dissonance

b)

diffusion of responsibility

c)

social exchange

d)

stereotypes

211.

Kara gets an F on her social psychology exam. Then she goes home and gets into an argument with her roommate, Lee. Lee assumes Kara is yelling at him because she likes to bully him, not because she had a bad day. Lee is making a ________.

a)

central attitude shift

b)

central attribution error

c)

fundamental attitude shift

d)

fundamental attribution error

212.

Mona works at a bank. When Luis, a Colombian man, arrives to drop off his paycheck she pretends to be busy and directs him to another teller. She does this whenever a non-White person wants assistance. This is an example of ________.

a)

aggression

b)

discrimination

c)

prejudice

d)

stereotype

213.

Penny gets an acting job on Friday that she attributes to her good acting. She doesn't get the next acting job; therefore, she blames the casting director for not wanting to hire a woman. This is an example of ________.

a)

racism

b)

self-fulfilling prophecy

c)

self-serving bias

d)

social loafing

214.

Rhona and Jerome share each other's thoughts and feelings and are prepared to support each other, but they do not feel physical attraction. Their love is called ________.

a)

companionate

b)

consummate

c)

fatuous

d)

romantic

215.

Suppose you are walking down a street. A woman has fallen down, but because there are so many people around it does not occur to you that you should help. You just assume someone else is about to help her and keep walking. This is an example of ________.

a)

aggression

b)

cognitive dissonance

c)

diffusion of responsibility

d)

prosocial behavior

216.

Suppose you hate reality shows, but you pretend to like them in order to fit in, feel good, and be accepted by your friends, who all love reality television. This is an example of ________ social influence.

a)

group

b)

informational

c)

majority

d)

normative

217.

The Milgram experiment required the participation of a(n) ________ to play the part of the person being shocked because the experiment would be invalidated if the participant realized the electric shock treatment was faked.

a)

ally

b)

associate

c)

confederate

d)

union

218.

The ________ hypothesis is the ideology common in the United States that people get the outcomes they deserve.

a)

dogma

b)

just-deserts

c)

just-world

d)

karma

219.

The ________ is demonstrated by the attack on Kitty Genovese.

a)

Asch effect

b)

bystander effect

c)

difference between bullying and cyberbullying

d)

social exchange theory

220.

Travis is part of a group playing tug-of-war. He knows that his team is stronger, so he doesn't try as hard as he could. Travis is engaged in ________.

a)

aggression

b)

altruism

c)

diffusion of responsibility

d)

social loafing

221.

What is a social role?

a)

group's expectations regarding what is appropriate and acceptable for the thoughts and behavior of its members

b)

group's knowledge about the sequence of events in a specific setting

c)

person's knowledge about the sequence of events in a specific setting

d)

socially defined pattern of behavior that is expected of a person in a given setting or group

222.

What is groupthink?

a)

arguments between group members that result in the dissolution of the group

b)

modification of the opinions of leadership to agree with the numerical minority

c)

modification of the opinions of members of a group to align with what they believe is the group consensus

d)

pressure from above on group members designed to eliminate leadership

223.

What is the main point of the Stanford prison experiment?

a)

social roles are powerful determinants of human behavior

b)

students cannot be relied upon to act appropriately

c)

students cannot be trusted in roles of authority

d)

Zimbardo was an unethical researcher

224.

Which of the following best exemplifies prosocial behavior?

a)

Avery forgets to call his grandmother on Mother's Day.

b)

Jason is blackmailed by Brianna.

c)

Mateo's mother provides child support to Mateo's father because of a court order.

d)

Tyler visits his aunt once a week to bring her groceries.

225.

Which of the following is the best example of central route persuasion?

a)

anti-smoking advertisements that rely on celebrity spokespeople advocating for reduction in cigarette use

b)

anti-smoking advertisements that use charts and graphs to show how many people die from smoking-related causes each year

c)

encouraging your parents to quit smoking by switching to chewing tobacco, then convincing them to chew less tobacco each week

d)

supporting your sister who has decided to go cold turkey in order to quit smoking

226.

Which of the following is the best example of the foot-in-the-door technique of persuasion?

a)

anti-smoking advertisements that rely on celebrity spokespeople advocating for reduction in cigarette use

b)

anti-smoking advertisements that use charts and graphs to show how many people die from smoking-related causes each year

c)

getting your parents to agree to cut their smoking down by a few cigarettes, then asking them to quit altogether

d)

supporting your sister who has decided to go cold turkey in order to quit smoking

227.

Which of the following makes it more likely that a child will be bullied?

a)

Children who are different from others are more likely to be bullied.

b)

Children who are not easily provoked are more likely to be bullied.

c)

Children who blend in to a crowd are more likely to be bullied.

d)

Children who tell adults about bad behavior are more likely to be bullied.

228.

Which of the following strategies would effectively reduce racism?

a)

teaching children to avoid situations that might lead them to witness racism

b)

teaching children to conform to social expectations that discourage racism in public but ignore racism as long as it is privately expressed

c)

teaching children to ignore racism until we have eliminated racism from our society

d)

teaching children to think independently and challenge social norms that promote racism

229.

________ is the strengthening of an original group attitude after the discussion of views within a group.

a)

cognitive dissonance

b)

group polarization

c)

the Asch effect

d)

the Milgram influence

230.

A Stressor is a process whereby an individual perceives and responds to events that he appraises as overwhelming or threatening to his well-being

a)

True

b)

False

231.

Stress is a always a bad thing

a)

True

b)

False

232.

As the stress level increases from low to moderate, so does performance (distress). At the optimal level (the peak of the curve), performance has reached its peak. If stress exceeds the optimal level, it will reach the eustress region,

a)

True, this statement is correct

b)

False, swap distress and eustress

233.

The fundamental tasks of health psychologists is to identify which groups of people are especially at risk for negative health outcomes, based on psychological or behavioral factors. For example, measuring differences in stress levels among demographic groups and how these levels change over time can help identify populations who may have an increased risk for illness or disease.

a)

Yes

b)

No

234.

When encountering a stressor, a person judges its potential threat (primary appraisal) and then determines if effective options are available to manage the situation. Stress is likely to result if a stressor is perceived as extremely threatening or threatening with few or no effective coping options available.

a)

True

b)

False

235.

Although stress can be positive at times, it can have deleterious health implications, contributing to the onset and progression of a variety of physical illnesses and diseases

a)

True

b)

False

236.

The general adaptation syndrome consists of three stages: (1) alarm reaction, (2) stage of resistance, and (3) stage of exhaustion.

a)

True

b)

False

237.

Alarm reaction describes the body’s immediate reaction upon facing a threatening situation or emergency, and it is roughly analogous to the fight-or-flight response.

a)

True

b)

False

238.

stage of resistance. During this stage, the initial shock of alarm reaction has worn off and the body has adapted to the stressor. Nevertheless, the body also remains on alert and is prepared to respond as it did during the alarm reaction, although with less intensity.

a)

True

b)

False

239.

e stage of exhaustion ensues. At this stage, the person is no longer able to adapt to the stressor: the body’s ability to resist becomes depleted as physical wear takes its toll on the body’s tissues and organs. As a result, illness, disease, and other permanent damage to the body—even death—may occur.

a)

True

b)

False

240.

Seasonal affective disorder, depression associated with late autumn and winter and thought to be caused by a lack of light.

a)

True

b)

False

241.

Dissociative identity disorder (formerly called multiple personality disorder). People with dissociative identity disorder exhibit two or more separate personalities or identities, each well-defined and distinct from one another. They also experience memory gaps for the time during which another identity is in charge (e.g., one might find unfamiliar items in her shopping bags or among her possessions), and in some cases may report hearing voices, such as a child’s voice or the sound of somebody crying

a)

True

b)

False

242.

Antisocial personality disorder (sometimes referred to as psychopathy) shows no regard at all for other people’s rights or feelings. This lack of regard is exhibited a number of ways and can include repeatedly performing illegal acts, lying to or conning others, impulsivity and recklessness, irritability and aggressiveness toward others, and failure to act in a responsible way (e.g., leaving debts unpaid)

a)

True

b)

False

243.

What are the main symptoms of Schizophrenia?

a)

The main symptoms of schizophrenia include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, disorganized or abnormal motor behavior, and negative symptoms

b)

The main symptoms of schizophrenia include split personality.

244.

Dissociative disorders involve problems with memory, identity, emotion, perception, behavior and sense of self. Dissociative symptoms can potentially disrupt every area of mental functioning

a)

True

b)

False

245.

3 factors that contribute to successful treatment (according to APA)

a)

1) High launch prices, with the price of the drug then often increasing over time. 2)Inadequate competition when market exclusivity ends.

3) The interaction of market power, health insurance, and the lack of effective incentives for controlling product price.

b)

1) the use of evidence based treatment that is deemed appropriate for your particular issue.

2) the clinical expertise of the psychologist or therapist.

3) your own characteristics, values, preferences, and culture.

246.

Year that antipsychotic drugs were first introduced

a)

1954

b)

1934

c)

1956

d)

1990