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Psychology in Everyday Life Chapter 1 Roots

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Name

Class

Date

1.

Scientific Method

a)

A process of systematic observation, measurement, and experiment to formulate and test hypotheses.

b)

Clear and detailed statements about how you will measure the data collected about the variables.

c)

A sample that has characteristics that are similar to those in the population.

d)

The group to which the researchers manipulate the independent variable.

2.

Operational Definition

a)

Clear and detailed statements about how you will measure the data collected about the variables.

b)

The entire group of people or animals in which the researcher is interested.

c)

A sample that has characteristics that are similar to those in the population.

d)

A measure of the relationship between two variables.

3.

Independent Variable

a)

Variable in an experiment that is manipulated by the experimenter.

b)

Variable in an experiment that represents the measurable response or behavior of the subjects in the experiment.

4.

Dependent Variable

a)

Variable in an experiment that represents the measurable response or behavior of the subjects in the experiment.

b)

Variable in an experiment that is manipulated by the experimenter.

5.

Population

a)

The entire group of people or animals in which the researcher is interested.

b)

A sample that has characteristics that are similar to those in the population.

c)

Subjects in an experiment who are not subjected to the independent variable and may receive a placebo treatment.

d)

Study in which the subject do not know if they are in the experimental or the control group.

6.

Representative Sample

a)

A sample that has characteristics that are similar to those in the population.

b)

Subjects in an experiment who are not subjected to the independent variable and may receive a placebo treatment.

c)

The entire group of people or animals in which the researcher is interested.

d)

Study in which the subject do not know if they are in the experimental or the control group.

7.

Control Group

a)

Subjects in an experiment who are not subjected to the independent variable and may receive a placebo treatment.

b)

The group to which the researchers manipulate the independent variable.

c)

Study in which the subject do not know if they are in the experimental or the control group.

d)

Study in which neither the experimenter nor the subjects know if the subjects are in the experimental or the control group.

8.

Double-Blind Study

a)

Study in which neither the experimenter nor the subjects know if the subjects are in the experimental or the control group.

b)

Study in which the subject do not know if they are in the experimental or the control group.

c)

A measure of the relationship between two variables.

d)

The observation of human or animal behavior in its natural setting.

9.

Single-Blind Study

a)

Study in which the subject do not know if they are in the experimental or the control group.

b)

Study in which neither the experimenter nor the subjects know if the subjects are in the experimental or the control group.

c)

A measure of the relationship between two variables.

d)

The observation of human or animal behavior in its natural setting.

10.

Correlation

a)

A measure of the relationship between two variables.

b)

The observation of human or animal behavior in its natural setting.

c)

Subjects in an experiment who are not subjected to the independent variable and may receive a placebo treatment.

d)

The group to which the researchers manipulate the independent variable.

11.

Naturalistic Observation

a)

The observation of human or animal behavior in its natural setting.

b)

A measure of the relationship between two variables.

c)

The group to which the researchers manipulate the independent variable.

d)

Variable in an experiment that represents the measurable response or behavior of the subjects in the experiment.

12.

This research method is a descriptive technique in which one individual or group is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles

a)

Case Study

b)

Survey

c)

Observational

d)

Correlational

e)

Experiments

13.

This research method is a technique for ascertaining the self – reported attitudes or behaviors of a particular group, usually by questioning a representative, random sample of the group.

a)

Survey

b)

Observational

c)

Correlational

d)

Experiments

e)

Case Study

14.

This is a method of research where the researcher carefully and systematically observes and records behavior without interfering

a)

Observational

b)

Correlational

c)

Experiments

d)

Case Study

e)

Survey

15.

This research method is a measure of the extent to which two variables change together, and thus of how well either variable predicts the other

a)

Correlational

b)

Experiments

c)

Case Study

d)

Survey

e)

Observational

16.

This is a method of research where an investigator manipulates one or more factors (independent variables) to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process (the dependent variable).

a)

Experiments

b)

Case Study

c)

Survey

d)

Observational

e)

Correlational

17.

The advantage of this descriptive method of research is that it yields a great deal of detailed descriptive information and they are very useful in forming a hypothesis

a)

Case Study

b)

Survey

c)

Observational

d)

Correlational

e)

Experiments

18.

The advantage of this descriptive method of research is that it creates an immense amount of data to be gathered quickly and inexpensively.

a)

Survey

b)

Observational

c)

Correlational

d)

Experiments

e)

Case Study

19.

The advantage of this method of research is that the behavior observed in the subject(s) natural environment to be more natural, spontaneous, and varied than that observed in a laboratory.

a)

Observational

b)

Correlational

c)

Experiments

d)

Case Study

e)

Survey

20.

The advantage of this method of research is that it can help to clarify relationships between variable that cannot be explained by other research methods, in other words- predictions.

a)

Correlational

b)

Experiments

c)

Case Study

d)

Survey

e)

Observational

21.

The advantage of this descriptive method of research is that the strict control of variables offers researchers the opportunity to draw conclusions about cause and effect relationships.

a)

Experiments

b)

Case Study

c)

Survey

d)

Observational

e)

Correlational

22.

The disadvantage of this method of descriptive research is that the research may not be a representative sample of the general population and doesn’t yield reliable conclusions about behavior.

a)

Case Study

b)

Survey

c)

Observational

d)

Correlational

e)

Experiments

23.

The disadvantage of this method of descriptive research is that the data is limited to only answering the question(s) asked. These limitations lead to biases, ambiguous conclusions, and low participation rates among research populations.

a)

Survey

b)

Observational

c)

Correlational

d)

Experiments

e)

Case Study

24.

The disadvantage of this method of descriptive research is the behaviors could be only one-time occurrences.

a)

Observational

b)

Correlational

c)

Experiments

d)

Case Study

e)

Survey

25.

The disadvantage of this method of descriptive research is that it does not permit researchers to draw conclusions regarding cause-and-effect relationships

a)

Correlational

b)

Experiments

c)

Case Study

d)

Survey

e)

Observational

26.

The disadvantage of this method of descriptive research is the artificiality of the lab doesn’t lend itself to real unexpected results.

a)

Experiments

b)

Case Study

c)

Survey

d)

Observational

e)

Correlational

27.

Most notable examples of this method of descriptive research are cross-sectional studies and longitudinal studies.

a)

Case Study

b)

Survey

c)

Observational

d)

Correlational

e)

Experiments

28.

The disadvantage of this method of descriptive research is questions must be asked “just right” to get reliable answers and a considerable amount of honesty and trust is given in the answers.

a)

Survey

b)

Observational

c)

Correlational

d)

Experiments

e)

Case Study

29.

The primary advantage of this method of research is that it allows for more control than naturalistic observation

a)

Laboratory Observations

b)

Correlational

c)

Experiments

d)

Case Study

e)

Survey

30.

The disadvantage of this method of descriptive research is that some variables are too challenging to manipulate in an experiment (emotions, other cognitive behavior). Results may not be reflective of the general population.

a)

Experiments

b)

Case Study

c)

Survey

d)

Observational

e)

Correlational

31.

This method of research can only be measured between the values of -1 and 1.

a)

Correlational

b)

Experiments

c)

Case Study

d)

Survey

e)

Observational

32.

Which branch of psychology studies the link between biological and psychological processes?

a)

biological

b)

evolutionary

c)

behavioral

d)

social-cultural

33.

Which approach to psychology focuses on how behavior and thinking vary across situations and cultures?

a)

humanistic

b)

psychodynamic

c)

social-cultural

d)

cognitive

34.

The first psychology laboratory was established by

a)

Wilhelm Wundt.

b)

William James.

c)

Sigmund Freud.

d)

John B. Watson.

35.

Who was the first woman to be president of the American Psychological Association?

a)

Margaret Floy Washburn

b)

Rosalie Rayner

c)

Dorthea Dix

d)

Mary Calkins

36.

The Greek philosopher who believed that intelligence was inherited was

a)

Aristotle.

b)

Plato.

c)

Descartes.

d)

Simonides.

37.

The biopsychosocial approach emphasizes the importance of

a)

different levels of analysis in exploring behavior and mental processes.

b)

basic research over pure research.

c)

pure research over basic research.

d)

having a single academic perspective to guide research.

38.

Wilhelm Wundt's laboratory work involved experimental studies of

a)

animal intelligence.

b)

personality development.

c)

learning and memory.

d)

reactions to sensory stimulation.

39.

The self-reflective observation of one's own sensations and feelings is called

a)

clinical psychology.

b)

introspection.

c)

spaced practice.

d)

humanism.

40.

Which perspective would focus on the extent to which different styles of parenting are encouraged among various ethnic communities?

a)

cognitive

b)

psychodynamic

c)

social-cultural

d)

biological

41.

Dr. Winkle conducts basic research on the systematic changes in intelligence associated with aging. It is most likely that Dr. Winkle is a(n) ________ psychologist.

a)

biological

b)

social

c)

developmental

d)

industrial-organizational

42.

The specialist most likely to have a medical degree is a(n)

a)

clinical psychologist.

b)

developmental psychologist.

c)

psychiatrist.

d)

biological psychologist.

43.

Which approach to psychology focuses on how we encode, process, store, and retrieve information?

a)

biological

b)

cognitive

c)

evolutionary

d)

psychodynamic

44.

Which of the following subfields of psychology conducts applied research?

a)

developmental

b)

social

c)

personality

d)

clinical

45.

Which subfield of psychology is the scientific study of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another?

a)

educational

b)

social

c)

human factors

d)

counseling

46.

Who studied unconscious and conscious behavior?

a)

Sigmund Freud

b)

B.F. Skinner

c)

Ivan Pavlov

d)

John B. Watson

47.

Which type of psychologist would most likely study a subject group from kindergarten to adulthood?

a)

Human-Factors

b)

Clinical

c)

Neuro

d)

Developmental

48.

Which Harvard professor drafted the first textbook for teaching Psychology?

a)

John Watson

b)

Ivan Pavlov

c)

John Locke

d)

William James

49.

This individual built the hierarchy of needs that gave perspective to human behavior dependent upon the environment in which they live.

a)

Abraham Maslow

b)

Sigmund Freud

c)

William James

d)

Mary Poppins

50.

This individual conducted experiments on human behavior that measured the compliance to authority in opposition to normal human values.

a)

B.F. Skinner

b)

Stanley Milgram

c)

Abraham Maslow

d)

Sir Francis Galton

51.

Humanistic psychologists focused on the importance of

a)

childhood memories

b)

unconscious thoughts

c)

healthy growth potentional

d)

punishment and reinforcement

52.

Arguments as to whether psychological differences between men and women result from biological or social influences most clearly involve a debate over the issue of

a)

evolution versus natural selection.

b)

continuous versus non-continuous.

c)

structuralism versus functionalism.

d)

nature versus nurture.

53.

Psychiatrists differ from psychologists in that they

a)

Help people cope with challenges and crisis

b)

conduct research

c)

are medical doctors licensed to prescribe medicine

d)

explore how we view and affect one another

54.

A focus on genetics, chemical imbalances, and brain differences between humans characterizes the

a)

sociocultural approach

b)

humanistic approach

c)

biological approach

d)

behavioral approach

55.

This individual won a nobel prize for his work on the digestive system, but also studied conditioned reflexes in dogs.

a)

B.F. Skinner

b)

Jean Piaget

c)

Ivan Pavlov

d)

Peter Parker

56.

This study of psychology focuses on the interaction between brain and physical function in the body.

a)

Developmental Psych

b)

Behavioral Psych

c)

Psychobiology

d)

Functionalism

57.

This individual studied developmental psychology and conducted experiments using his own children.

a)

Clark Kent

b)

Jean Piaget

c)

Sigmund Freud

d)

Wilhelm Wundt

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