Free Printable Chapter 1 Test Psy 25

1.

Which of the following is the best definition of the science of psychology?

a)

Humanistic study of emotions and feelings

b)

Sociological study of individual and group dynamics

c)

Scientific study of behavior and mental processes

d)

Study of supernatural phenomena

2.

What are the main goals of psychology?

a)

To observe, describe, explain, predict, and control behavior

b)

To observe and describe feelings

c)

To observe and describe phenomena that science cannot explain

d)

To research and teach positive self-esteem

3.

Which of the following research methods are widely used by psychologists?

a)

Mainly only standardized tests

b)

Surveys and experiments

c)

Water-float tests and lie-detector tests

d)

Introspection and reinforcement

4.

What is the goal of a psychological theory?

a)

Ensuring the success of a treatment

b)

Predicting behavior or mental processes

c)

Controlling behavior or thought patterns

d)

Modifying patient habits and relationships

5.

What is one difference between a theory and a principle?

a)

Theories are never revised, while principles are

b)

Principles are basic laws, while theories are specific attempts to explain things

c)

Theories are basic laws, while principles are specific attempts to explain things

d)

Theories are helpful, while principles are not

6.

List below the missing steps in the Scientific Method (as outlined in class): 6. ____________________________

a)

State the problem

b)

Draw a conclusion

c)

Record data

d)

Form a hypothesis

7.

List below the missing steps in the Scientific Method (as outlined in class):

a)

Research

b)

Guessing

c)

Ignoring Data

d)

Jumping to Conclusions

8.

List below the missing steps in the Scientific Method (as outlined in class): 8. ____________________________

a)

Form a hypothesis

b)

Draw a conclusion

c)

Record data

d)

Analyze results

9.

List below the missing steps in the Scientific Method (as outlined in class):

a)

Experiment to test the hypothesis

b)

Draw a conclusion based on opinion

c)

Skip data collection

d)

Ignore the results

10.

List below the missing steps in the Scientific Method (as outlined in class): 10. ____________________________

a)

Analyze data and draw conclusions

b)

Formulate a hypothesis

c)

State the problem

d)

Make an observation

11.

List below the missing steps in the Scientific Method (as outlined in class):

a)

Report findings

b)

Ignore results

c)

Skip experimentation

d)

Guess randomly

12.

After a study, participants should not be told the purpose of the study so as to maintain the ethical standards of the study/test.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

It does not matter whether animal subjects are acquired legally; priority is given to attaining animal subjects over the legality of finding them.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

In any research, human participants must not be placed in significant mental or physical risk.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

The APA Guidelines do not cover whether animals should be cared for in a humane way.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The anonymity and confidentiality of human participants must be protected.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Human participants must not be coerced into being a part of any study or experiment; they must voluntarily agree to participate.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

In animal studies, researchers must establish experimental procedures that cause the least amount of suffering feasible.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

When someone agrees to be part of a psychological study, they must understand this and give their consent.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Deception can never be used in any experiments or studies involving human participants.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Research does not need to be for any clear, scientific purpose, but can be broad in scope. After any research, it is then when researchers should develop specific questions to answer.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Read the Case Study and then decide which modern perspective best suits the needs of the person. The Story of Mel… Mel began drinking alcohol when he was 12 years old. At first, he just drank with his friends. After a while, though, he began drinking alone. By the time Mel reached age 30, he would drink when he was sad, he would drink when he was happy, and he would drink when he was lonely. He began experiencing problems at home: his wife would constantly fight with him and his children didn’t want to be around him. He began experiencing problems at work too. He missed several days of work and would forget to complete assignments. Mel realized that he had a drinking problem. Using the example of Mel, try to decide which research area best matches with what psychologist would want to know about Mel to help him overcome his difficulties.

a)

Biological

b)

Cognitive

c)

Humanistic

d)

Sociocultural

23.

Using the example of Mel, try to decide which research area best matches with what psychologist would want to know about Mel to help him overcome his difficulties.

a)

Humanistic

b)

Behavioral

c)

Cognitive

d)

Biological

24.

Using the example of Mel, try to decide which research area best matches with what psychologist would want to know about Mel to help him overcome his difficulties.

a)

Evolutionary

b)

Cognitive

c)

Behavioral

d)

Humanistic

25.

Read the Case Study and then decide which modern perspective best suits the needs of the person. Using the example of Mel, try to decide which research area best matches with what psychologist would want to know about Mel to help him overcome his difficulties. This psychologist is utilizing the ________________ research perspective.

a)

Learning

b)

Biological

c)

Cognitive

d)

Humanistic

26.

Using the example of Mel, try to decide which research area best matches with what psychologist would want to know about Mel to help him overcome his difficulties.

a)

Psychoanalytic

b)

Behavioral

c)

Cognitive

d)

Humanistic

27.

Using the example of Mel, try to decide which research area best matches with what psychologist would want to know about Mel to help him overcome his difficulties.

a)

Cognitive

b)

Behavioral

c)

Humanistic

d)

Psychoanalytic

28.

Read the Case Study and then decide which modern perspective best suits the needs of the person. The Story of Mel… Mel began drinking alcohol when he was 12 years old. At first, he just drank with his friends. After a while, though, he began drinking alone. By the time Mel reached age 30, he would drink when he was sad, he would drink when he was happy, and he would drink when he was lonely. He began experiencing problems at home: his wife would constantly fight with him and his children didn’t want to be around him. He began experiencing problems at work too. He missed several days of work and would forget to complete assignments. Mel realized that he had a drinking problem. Using the example of Mel, try to decide which research area best matches with what psychologist would want to know about Mel to help him overcome his difficulties. “I want to know how Mel’s family or colleagues or work situation contributes to his drinking.” This psychologist is utilizing the ________________ research perspective.

a)

Sociocultural

b)

Cognitive

c)

Biological

d)

Psychodynamic

29.

Which of the following is the best definition of the science of psychology?

a)

Humanistic study of emotions and feelings

b)

Sociological study of individual and group dynamics

c)

Scientific study of behavior and mental processes

d)

Study of supernatural phenomena

30.

What are the main goals of psychology?

a)

To observe, describe, explain, predict, and control behavior

b)

To observe and describe feelings

c)

To observe and describe phenomena that science cannot explain

d)

To research and teach positive self-esteem

31.

Which of the following research methods are widely used by psychologists?

a)

Mainly only standardized tests

b)

Surveys and experiments

c)

Water-float tests and lie-detector tests

d)

Introspection and reinforcement

32.

What is the goal of a psychological theory?

a)

Ensuring the success of a treatment

b)

Predicting behavior or mental processes

c)

Controlling behavior or thought patterns

d)

Modifying patient habits and relationships

33.

What is one difference between a theory and a principle?

a)

Theories are never revised, while principles are

b)

Principles are basic laws, while theories are specific attempts to explain things

c)

Theories are basic laws, while principles are specific attempts to explain things

d)

Theories are helpful, while principles are not

34.

List below the missing steps in the Scientific Method (as outlined in class): 6. ___

a)

A question/problem

b)

A conclusion

c)

A hypothesis

d)

An experiment

35.

List below the missing steps in the Scientific Method (as outlined in class): 8. ___Hypothesis__________________

a)

Hypothesis

b)

Conclusion

c)

Observation

d)

Experiment

36.

List below the missing steps in the Scientific Method (as outlined in class):

a)

Analyze data/draw conclusions

b)

Ignore the results

c)

Skip experimentation

d)

Guess the outcome

e)

Change the hypothesis after results

37.

After a study, participants should not be told the purpose of the study so as to maintain the ethical standards of the study/test.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

It does not matter whether animal subjects are acquired legally; priority is given to attaining animal subjects over the legality of finding them.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

In any research, human participants must not be placed in significant mental or physical risk.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

The APA Guidelines do not cover whether animals should be cared for in a humane way.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

The anonymity and confidentiality of human participants must be protected.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Human participants must not be coerced into being a part of any study or experiment; they must voluntarily agree to participate.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

In animal studies, researchers must establish experimental procedures that cause the least amount of suffering feasible.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

When someone agrees to be part of a psychological study, they must understand this and give their consent.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Deception can never be used in any experiments or studies involving human participants.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Research does not need to be for any clear, scientific purpose, but can be broad in scope. After any research, it is then when researchers should develop specific questions to answer.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Ancient philosopher who outlined the laws of association, which are still at the heart of learning theory.

a)

D

b)

A

c)

B

d)

C

48.

Ancient philosopher who stressed the importance of introspection ("Know thyself").

a)

G

b)

Plato

c)

Aristotle

d)

Pythagoras

49.

Founded structuralism.

a)

H

b)

W

c)

J

d)

K

50.

Founded psychoanalysis.

a)

F

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

51.

School of psychology that describes experience as a whole, rather than breaking it down into parts (our perceptions of the whole object is more than the sum of its parts).

a)

B

b)

Behaviorism

c)

Structuralism

d)

Functionalism

52.

Action that can be observed or measured.

a)

E

b)

Thought

c)

Feeling

d)

Imagination

53.

Founded functionalism; said that conscious experience could not be broken down (in contrast to structuralism).

a)

J

b)

Wilhelm Wundt

c)

Sigmund Freud

d)

John Watson

54.

Contemporary school of psychology interested in information processing.

a)

D

b)

A

c)

B

d)

C

55.

Early psychologist who influenced psychoanalytic perspective.

a)

L

b)

B.F. Skinner

c)

John Watson

d)

Carl Rogers

56.

Modern psychiatrist who influenced the biopsychosocial approach.

a)

C

b)

A. Sigmund Freud

c)

B. Carl Jung

d)

D. John Watson

57.

Contemporary school of psychology that studies the influence of the nervous system, glands, hormones, and genetic factors on our behavior.

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

58.

Roots of the biological perspective (Aristotle idea that we organize ideas/sensations into mental categories of our memory; contains Law of Contiguity, Law of Similarity, etc.).

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

59.

Areas studied by sociocultural theorists.

a)

J

b)

Biology

c)

Astrophysics

d)

Thermodynamics

60.

Contemporary school of psychology that focuses on consciousness and self-fulfillment.

a)

Humanistic

b)

Behaviorist

c)

Psychoanalytic

d)

Cognitive

61.

Belief that people choose to emulate what they have observed and can change their environment or create new ones based on social observations.

a)

Social-learning

b)

Classical conditioning

c)

Operant conditioning

d)

Cognitive dissonance

62.

Contemporary school of psychology influenced by Charles Darwin.

a)

Evolutionary

b)

Behaviorism

c)

Humanistic

d)

Cognitive

63.

School of psychology that emphasizes the effects of experience on behavior.

a)

Learning/Behaviorism

b)

Structuralism

c)

Humanistic Psychology

d)

Cognitive Psychology

Chapter 1 Test Psy 25

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