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WorksheetsPsych Midterm Review
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The unconscious mind influences everything we do.
a)
Biological perspective
b)
Behavioral perspective
c)
Cognitive perspective
d)
Psychodynamic perspective
2.
If a child is behaving poorly, it is likely because this behavior has been rewarded somehow.
a)
Social-cultural perspective
b)
Behavioral perspective
c)
Biological perspective
d)
Psychodynamic perspective
3.
Anxiety is the result of repressed traumatic childhood experiences.
a)
Psychodymanic perspective
b)
Cognitive perspective
c)
Behavioral perspective
d)
Biological perspective
4.
Our behavior is a direct result of how we feel about ourselves.
a)
Humanistic perspective
b)
Psychodynamic perspective
c)
Behavioral perspective
d)
Social-cultural perspective
5.
An imbalance of hormones can contribute to aggressive behavior.
a)
Biological perspective
b)
Psychodynamic perspective
c)
Humanistic perspective
d)
Cognitive perspective
6.
"Change your thoughts, change your life."
a)
Behavioral perspective
b)
Cognitive perspective
c)
Biological perspective
d)
Psychodynamic perspective
7.
Treat mental illness with medication.
a)
Biological approach
b)
Psychodynamic approach
c)
Humanistic approach
d)
Behavioral approach
8.
Perception, attention, thinking, language, memory
a)
Behavioral perspective
b)
Cognitive perspective
c)
Humanistic perspective
d)
Psychodynamic perspective
9.
Eating disorders are more prevalent in the West because we are constantly bombarded with images of thin, perfect bodies.
a)
Social-cultural perspective
b)
Behavioral perspective
c)
Biological perspective
d)
Psychodynamic perspective
10.
Which perspective emphasizes the idea that the people and groups around us are important in understanding human behavior?
a)
Humanistic
b)
Sociocultural
c)
Behavioral
d)
Biochemical
11.
Which perspective emphasizes the idea that we learn behaviors through rewards and punishment?
a)
Behavioral
b)
Humanistic
c)
Biochemical
d)
Cognitive
12.
Which perspective would be most likely to state behavior is motivated by self-actualization and the promise of human potential?
a)
Evolutionary
b)
Humanistic
c)
Biochemical
d)
Sociocultural
13.
The measurable response to the independent variable is called
a)
Confederate
b)
Dependent Variable
c)
Independent Variable
14.
In an experiment this is the group that either gets no treatment or is given treatment that should have no effect.
a)
Control Group
b)
Experimental Group
c)
Mental Group
15.
A RESEARCH STUDENT IS ASSIGNED THE TASK OF WATCHING AND RECORDING THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN GROUPS OF CHIMPANZEES IN THE WILD. THIS RESEARCH IS KNOWN AS _____.
a)
laboratory observation
b)
experiment
c)
naturalistic observation
16.
A _____ IS USED TO ASK A SERIES OF QUESTIONS ABOUT PEOPLE'S OPINIONS OR BEHAVIORS.
a)
field study
b)
case study
c)
survey
17.
A correlation coefficient of 0.8 is a _______________ and suggests that as one variable ____________, the other variable ______________.
a)
strong positive | increases | increases
b)
weak positive | increases | increases
c)
strong positive | increases | decreases
d)
weak positive | increases | decreases
18.
In a study of the effect of a driver training program on driving skill, a possible operationalisation of the dependent variable would be...
a)
driving quality
b)
number of accidents
c)
hours spent training
d)
amount of traffic
19.
Independent variable is to dependent variable as _________ is to ____________.
a)
hypothesis | conclusion
b)
effect | cause
c)
cause | effect.
d)
conclusion | hypothesis
20.
Which kind of study can establish a cause-effect relationship between variables, assuming that the research is appropriate and well conceived?
a)
survey
b)
case study
c)
correlational study
d)
experiment
21.
Researchers conduct in-depth investigations of individuals or small groups.
a)
Testing Method
b)
Case-Study Method
c)
Longitudinal Method
d)
Cross-Sectional Method
22.
A group of participants are observed over an extended period of time.
a)
Testing Method
b)
Case-Study Method
c)
Longitudinal Method
d)
Cross-Sectional Method
23.
Researchers compare the differences and similarities of among different people in different age groups at a given time
a)
Testing Method
b)
Case-Study Method
c)
Longitudinal Method
d)
Cross-Sectional Method
24.
In a ___ sample all members of the target group have an equal chance of being selected.
a)
systematic
b)
random
c)
experimental
d)
biased
25.
___ predict the possibility of cause-effect relatoinships but cannot prove them.
a)
Experiments
b)
Correlations
c)
Surveys
d)
Case Studies
26.
A correlation coefficient of 0 means that there is
a)
a strong negative relationship between 2 variables
b)
a strong positive relationship between 2 variables
c)
a perfect positive relationship between 2 variables
d)
no relationship between 2 variables
27.
Deception in psychology studies
a)
should never be done
b)
is unethical
c)
must be followed with a debriefing
28.
What are participants promised so that they feel comfortable answering questions honestly?
a)
Written consent
b)
Debriefing
c)
Confidence
d)
Confidentiality
29.
In an experiment, Dr. X defines success to be receiving 90% on a test. Dr. X has created a(n)
a)
control variable.
b)
placebo measure.
c)
operational definition
d)
informed consent.
30.
Why are double blind studies useful?
a)
Researchers may have expectations that affect their observations
b)
Researchers are bound to follow a code of ethics
c)
Researchers need to know who had the treatment
d)
Researchers may not have time for a longitudinal study.
31.
The ____ is the force of the mind that makes a person have urges or desires that need be fulfilled.
a)
id
b)
superego
c)
ego
d)
superid
32.
The id
a)
a developmental period that leaves its mark on adult personality
b)
the moral component of personality
c)
the decision-making component of personality
d)
the primitive, animalistic component of personality
33.
Jason just sat down to work on his term paper when his friends called and invited him to a party. If Jason decides he will only go to the party after he finishes outlining the term paper, his decision reflects the functioning of his
a)
id
b)
superego
c)
ego
d)
preconscious
34.
Where are repressed memories hidden?
a)
the amygdala
b)
the subconscious
c)
the unconscious mind
d)
the cerebellum
35.
ID is pleasure principle
a)
true
b)
false
36.
Wanting food because you are hungry is the product of the?
a)
Subconscience
b)
Superego
c)
Ego
d)
Id
37.
Not stealing a candybar because it is morally wrong is a product of the?
a)
Ide
b)
Supergo
c)
Ego
d)
Subconscience
38.
Not stealing a candy bar because rationally that is not worth getting in trouble over is a product of?
a)
Id
b)
Ego
c)
Superego
d)
Subconscience
39.
According to Freud, what three parts make up our personality?
a)
the id, the ego and catharsis
b)
the id, Thanatos and the superego
c)
eros, Thanatos and the superego
d)
the id, the ego and the superego
40.
The autonomic nervous system regulates the action of the
a)
The autonomic nervous system regulates the action of the
b)
involuntary muscles and organs
c)
somatic nervous system.
d)
voluntary skeletal muscles.
41.
The nervous system and the endocrine system
a)
release hormones into the bloodstream
b)
Increase electrical signals produced by neurons
c)
protect the spinal cord.
d)
send information and messages to and from the brain
42.
The endocrine system sends chemical messages called
a)
neurotransmitters
b)
lesions
c)
hormones
d)
synapses
43.
The part of the nervous system that controls voluntary
a)
central nervous system
b)
peripheral nervous system
c)
autonomic nervous system
d)
somatic nervous system
44.
Which of the following is NOT a neurotransmitter?
a)
Dopamine
b)
Endorphins
c)
Adrenaline
d)
Acetylcholine
45.
What part of the brain responsible for identifying facial emotions like sadness or fear
a)
Amygdala
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Pons
d)
Medulla
46.
The function of the __________ is to carry information to and from all parts of the body.
a)
synapse
b)
soma
c)
nervous system
d)
endorphins
47.
Which of the following are the three basic types of neurons?
a)
reflexes, sensory neurons, motor neurons
b)
sensory neurons, motor neurons, stem cells
c)
motor neurons, stem cells, reflexes
d)
interneurons, sensory neurons, motor neurons
48.
The part of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for reacting to stressful events and bodily arousal(speeding things up) is called the ______________ nervous system.
a)
Somatic
b)
parasympathetic
c)
sympathetic
d)
central
49.
Tim is overweight. His physician has decided to test him to see if there is a problem with the regulation of his metabolism. Which endocrine gland will be the focus of diagnostic testing?
a)
Adrenal
b)
Thyroid
c)
Gonad
d)
Pituitary
50.
The _______________ is a structure in the brain stem responsible for life-sustaining functions, such as breathing and heart rate.
a)
pons
b)
cerebellum
c)
cerebrum
d)
medulla
51.
This part is located behind the brain stem; responsible for movement, posture and balance.
a)
cerebellum
b)
lesion
c)
lobes
d)
thalamus
52.
A chemical communication system using hormones, by which messages are sent through the bloodstream to particular organs of the body.
a)
central nervous system
b)
nervous system
c)
peripheral nervous system
d)
endocrine system
53.
A small area located below the thalamus that regulates the autonomic nervous system and motivates behavior such as eating and drinking and temperature regulation.
a)
effectors
b)
hypothalamus
c)
hormones
d)
pituitary gland
54.
Opioids are psychoactive drugs that...
a)
increase overall levels of neural activity
b)
suppress central nervous system activities
c)
decrease pain
d)
that result in profound alterations in sensory and perceptual experiences
55.
What are the two hemispheres of the brain connected by?
a)
Cerebellum
b)
Corpus Callosum
c)
Cerebral Cortex
d)
Sulci
56.
What is the parietal lobe involved in?
a)
Processing somatosensory information
b)
Reasoning, motor control, emotion, and language
c)
Hearing, memory, emotion, and some aspects of language
d)
Interpreting incoming visual information
57.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "E" represent?
a)
Schwann Cell
b)
Node of Ranvier
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Myelin Sheath
58.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "H" represent?
a)
Schwann Cell
b)
Axon
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Dendrite
59.
The part of the neuron that brings information to the cell body is called a(n) ___________.
a)
dendrite
b)
axon
c)
nucleus
d)
node of Ranvier
60.
I am the neurotransmitter responsible for pain tolerance
a)
Seretonin
b)
Endorphines
c)
Norepinephrine
d)
GABA
61.
This neurotransmitter is released in response to sunlight and is responsible for mood and regulation of sleep
a)
Seretonin
b)
Dopamine
c)
Norepinehriene
d)
GABA
62.
This Neurotransmitter gears you up for the Fight or Flight Response
a)
Norepinephrine
b)
Dopamine
c)
Endorphine
d)
Seretonin
63.
This neurotransmitter calms your brain down
a)
GABA
b)
Seretonin
c)
Dopamine
d)
Acetylcholine
64.
Which division of the nervous system causes our body to rest after a Fight/Flight Response?
a)
Central Nervous System
b)
Sympathetic Nervous System
c)
Parasympathetic Nervous System
d)
Somatic Nervous System
65.
What does the Temporal Lobe do?
a)
Process Auditory Information
b)
Conduct Higher Order Functions
c)
Process Visual Information
d)
Process Sensory Information
66.
What does the Occipital Lobe do?
a)
Process Auditory Information
b)
Conduct Higher Order Functions
c)
Process Visual Information
d)
Process Sensory Information
67.
Which lobe is responsible for carrying out voluntary motor function?
a)
Frontal Lobe
b)
Parietal Lobe
c)
Temporal Lobe
d)
Occipital Lobe
68.
Which is the master (main) gland in the endocrine system?
a)
Pituitary gland
b)
Adrenal medulla
c)
Adrenal cortex
d)
Pancreas
69.
A characteristic of hormones is they...
a)
Work more quickly than the nervous system.
b)
Work more slowly than the nervous system.
c)
Have narrower effects than the nervous system.
d)
Travel along nerves.
70.
Which statement best describes what psychologists learned from the accident of Phineas Gage?
a)
The brain is not critical for life
b)
all people could survive a traumatic injury to the head
c)
the brain would not likely have any long term effect on a person
d)
different parts of the brain are responsible for different functions
71.
Damage to the ________ disrupts one’s ability to comprehend language, but it leaves one’s ability to produce words intact.
a)
a. amygdala
b)
b. Broca’s Area
c)
c. Wernicke’s Area
d)
d. occipital lobe
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