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Psychology Exam
Ch.1 - 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Psychology is defined as the science of | behavior and mental processes |
| A research method that involves a detailed description of one particular individual being studied or treated is called | can study research |
| The approach to psychology that focuses on observable behavior only is known as | Behaviorism |
| ____ is an early psychologist credited with establishing the first psychology laboratory. | Wilhelm Wundt |
| Which of the following is not considered a common flaw when it comes to common sense thinking? | Critical thinking |
| Researcher Irwin Stevens wants to observe the behavior of a family of crocodiles in their natural environment. Which of the following research methods would be best suited for his study? | Naturalistic observation |
| Roxanne wants to study employee satisfaction as reported by the 1500 employees in her organization. Which of the following research methods would be best suited for her study? | Survey research |
| ___ is used to measure the extent to which two variables are related. | Correlational research |
| Which of the following is true for those assigned to a control group? | Participants are not exposed to the independent variable (IV). |
| Which of the following terms is used for an experimental procedure in which both participants and researchers are unaware as to which individuals are assigned to the experimental group and which are assigned to the control group? | Double-blind study |
| Which of the following is considered to be the basic building block of the nervous system? | Neuron |
| The central nervous system is comprised of the ___ and ___. | brain and spinal cord |
| Which of the following brain lobes are located at the back of the brain and are responsible for processing visual information? | Occipital lobes |
| Which of the following brain lobes likely suffered the most damage? head injury, John has had a difficult time with fine motor skills, producing fluent speech, and using good judgment. | Frontal lobes |
| Viewed as the "master gland" in the endocrine system, the ___ gland secretes growth hormones that control physical development | pituitary |
| ___ neurons carry incoming messages from the body’s tissues and sensory receptors to the spinal cord and brain. | Sensory |
| The ___ is a part of the limbic system that helps process conscious, explicit memories of facts and events. | hippocampus |
| While counting the number of basketball passes between players wearing white shirts, students failed to notice a person in a gorilla suit walk through the scene. This example best represents ___. | selective attention |
| Rafael often has a difficult time falling asleep or staying asleep. Rafael most likely has which of the following sleep disorders? | Insomnia |
| __ is classified as a recurring sleep stage during which vivid dreams commonly occur. During this stage, the eyes dart around, which indicates the beginning of a dream. | REM |
| Leonard believes that aggression is the product of genetics and inherited characteristics. Sonya believes that aggression is the product of environmental influences, such as friends, the media, and neighborhood crime. | nature; nurture |
| 2-year-old little Stephanie knows that her doll continues to exist despite her being unable to see it. According to Piaget, little Stephanie has clearly developed ___. | object permanence |
| _ is the last stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory, in which an adolescent becomes capable of abstract thinking. | Formal operations |
| Which of the following would be a good indicator that an infant has formed a secure attachment? | The infant is willing to explore and gets upset when the mother departs, but is easily soothed upon her return. |
| Joseph's parents are low in control and low in warmth. They rarely know where Joseph is, show little interest in his academic achievements, and provide little support. parenting style is best classified as | neglectful |
| Cassidy, age 34, experiences anxiety because she is not married and feels as though she is becoming "too old" to start a family.referred timing of events known as | her social clock |
| 9-month old Tyler is often afraid of people he is not familiar with. Tyler most likely has ___ | stranger anxiety |
| ___ appears in childhood and is marked by significant deficiencies in communication and social interaction. | Autism spectrum disorder |
| Jesse was able to tell that a glass of milk in a tall and thin glass was equal in volume to a glass of milk in a wide and short glass. It is safe to say that Jesse has developed a sense of ___. | conservation |
| According to Piaget, a ___ is a concept or framework that organizes and interprets information. | schema |
| Our body defines our ___, whereas our mind defines our ___. | sex; gender |
| Jasmine's friends insult her, spread nasty rumors about her, and engage in other behaviors intended to harm Jasmine's social standing. This example best illustrates ___ aggression | relational |
| ___ is a period of sexual maturation, during which a person becomes capable of reproducing. | Puberty |
| expectations put pressure on Sasha and make her feel inadequate as a woman. The expectation that a woman needs to be a wife and mother to feel accomplished is an example of a female | gender role |
| Displaying both traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine psychological characteristics is known as: | androgyny |
| Sam was born biologically male, but feels like a woman trapped in a man's body. This conflict causes Sam to feel distressed due to experiencing gender _ | dysphoria |
| co-workers saw the picture, they began making obscene remarks, sexual suggestions, cat-calls, and sexual advances towards Tom. These unwanted actions and behaviors best describe acts of | sexual harassment. |
| All of the following scenarios contain an example of a paraphilia, EXCEPT: | A couple mutually engaging in bondage with the use of a safe word. |
| Which of the following statements is true regarding the lingering negative effects of exposure to sexually explicit material? | Overexposure to pornography may cause a desensitization to normal sexuality. |
| Erectile disorder, premature ejaculation, and female orgasmic disorder are examples of sexual ___. | dysfunctions |
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