Question 1

Dr. Hart investigates how depressive disorders are related to the levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. Dr. Hart's research falls within the field of:

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A)   clinical neuropsychology.
B)   behavioral genetics.
C)   cognitive psychology.
D)   experimental psychology.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

To guard against participant expectations biasing the results of an experiment, the experimenter may:

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A)   disclose to participants how earlier participants tested.
B)   explain to the participants what the desired outcome should be.
C)   try to disguise the true purpose of the experiment.
D)   allow the participants to interact with people who have already been part of the experiment.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Briefly discuss the under representation of racial and ethnic minorities among psychologists in the United States and the significance this may have on the field as a whole. Please provide one possible example that illustrates the effects this may have.

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Question 4

Which of the following areas is correctly matched with its description?

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A)   Evolutionary psychology: focuses on the biological mechanisms that enable inherited behavior to unfold
B)   Behavioral genetics: considers how our behavior is influenced by our genetic inheritance from our ancestors
C)   Clinical neuropsychology: focuses on the origin of psychological disorders in biological factors
D)   Cross-cultural psychology: examines the genetic basis of behavioral disordersE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

A hypothesis is best defined as a:

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A)   prediction stated in a way that allows it to be tested.
B)   specification of a variable in terms of the procedures that will be used to measure it.
C)   broad, general explanation of a phenomenon of interest.
D)   behavior, event, or other characteristic that can assume different values.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following subfields of psychology is incorrectly matched with its description?

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A)   Behavioral neuroscience: examines the relationship between the nervous system and behavior
B)   Cognitive psychology: examines how people grow and change from conception through death
C)   Experimental psychology: examines the processes of sensing, perceiving, learning, and thinking
D)   Clinical psychology: deals with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disordersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Dr. Quinone studies the achievement motivation of junior high school students. He asserts that such motivation mainly reflects the parenting and educational practices the students have experienced. This statement is most directly related to the ________ issue, and Dr. Quinone's position is toward the ________ end of the continuum.

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A)   nature versus nurture; nature
B)   nature versus nurture; nurture
C)   observable behavior vs. internal mental processes; observable behavior
D)   observable behavior vs. internal mental processes; internal mental processesE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Dr. Estevez prepares a set of questions to ask college students about their drinking behavior and their attitudes toward alcohol. Dr. Estevez is undertaking a(n) :

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A)   survey research.
B)   case study.
C)   naturalistic observation.
D)   archival research.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following sequences best reflects the order of events in an experiment?

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A)   Informed consent → experiment → debriefing
B)   Informed consent → debriefing → experiment
C)   Debriefing → informed consent → experiment
D)   Experiment → informed consent → debriefingE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

________ is an early approach to psychology that concentrated on what the mind does and the role of behavior in allowing people to adapt to their environments.

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A)   Structuralism
B)   Functionalism
C)   Introspection
D)   Gestalt psychologyE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The relatively new field of _____ unites the areas of neuroscience and clinical psychology.

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Question 12

Which of the following subfields of psychology is correctly matched with its sample topic?

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A)   Behavioral neuroscience: the influence of chronic stress on physical health
B)   Developmental psychology: the effectiveness of drug therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder
C)   Cognitive psychology: the influence of an event on people's thinking
D)   Health psychology: the role that frustration plays in producing aggressionE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Social psychology:

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A)   focuses primarily on educational, social, and career adjustment problems.
B)   deals with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders.
C)   investigates the similarities and differences in psychological functioning in and across various cultures and ethnic groups.
D)   is the study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and actions are affected by others.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Noreen asserts that our behavior is motivated by inner forces about which we have little awareness or control. This viewpoint is most consistent with the ________ perspective of psychology.

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A)   psychodynamic
B)   humanistic
C)   cognitive
D)   neuroscienceE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

In an experiment, the ________ variable is measured and is expected to change due to the experimenter's manipulation.

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A)   control
B)   dependent
C)   independent
D)   experimentalE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Behaviors, events, or other characteristics that can change, or vary, in some way are referred to as:

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A)   variables.
B)   constants.
C)   operational definitions.
D)   hypotheses.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

In the context of the psychology of emotion, William James would be most interested in:

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A)   the contribution of unconscious memories to one's emotional experience.
B)   the basic nature of an emotional feeling or experience.
C)   how behavior aids one's adaptation to the environment.
D)   the organization of perception and thinking into meaningful wholes.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

How is the diversity of psychology limited in the United States?

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A)   Racial and ethnic minorities are underrepresented among psychologists.
B)   The majority of psychologists are male.
C)   Psychologists in the United States far outnumber those in other countries.
D)   Most of the research is conducted outside the United States.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Penny is a recovering drug addict. Her treatment program emphasizes the influence of her environment-people, places, and things-on the use of drugs. Her program reflects the ________ perspective of psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)   psychodynamic
B)   behavioral
C)   cognitive
D)   neuroscienceE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Before participating in an experiment, the participants must sign a document affirming that they have been told the basic outlines of the study and are aware of what their participation will involve, what risks the experiment may hold, and the fact that their participation is purely voluntary and they may terminate it at any time. This refers to which ethical principle of research?

Accepted Answer

A)   Informed consent
B)   Debriefing
C)   Experimental manipulation
D)   Significant outcomeE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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The relatively new field of _____ unites the areas of neuroscience and clinical psychology.

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Dr. Estevez prepares a set of questions to ask college students about their drinking behavior and their attitudes toward alcohol. Dr. Estevez is undertaking a(n) :

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