Question 1

Raymond wants to learn the most effective techniques to make a favorable first impression.Raymond might want to take a course in _____ psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive
B)  cultural
C)  clinical
D)  social

Question 2

The notion that the mind at birth is a tabula rasa is consistent with the views of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Plato.
B)  Descartes.
C)  Aristotle.
D)  Gall.

Question 3

According to evolutionary psychology,jealousy:

Accepted Answer

A)  hindered reproduction in our ancestors through a decrease in "jealous genes."
B)  aided reproductive success in our ancestors.
C)  facilitates reproductive success today.
D)  hinders the ability to attract but facilitates the ability to keep a mate today.

Question 4

Dr.Quack touches specific bumps on a patient's skull and then indicates specific character traits for the patient,for example,"This patient is cautious." Dr.Quack is engaging in:

Accepted Answer

A)  structuralism.
B)  phrenology.
C)  mesmerism.
D)  psychoanalysis.

Question 5

By studying pilots,Donald Broadbent investigated the:

Accepted Answer

A)  limited capacity of the mind when attention is divided.
B)  possibility of creating a computerized artificial intelligence.
C)  effects of sleep deprivation on performance.
D)  optical illusions that underlie airline accidents.

Question 6

Who wrote the landmark book entitled Cognitive Psychology (1967) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  George Miller
B)  Noam Chomsky
C)  Donald Broadbent
D)  Ulric Neisser

Question 7

The pioneering research of Donald Broadbent is MOST relevant to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the effects of sleep on exam performance.
B)  cramming for an exam.
C)  test-taking anxiety.
D)  the difficulties of studying while distracted.

Question 8

An experimenter increases the intensity of a very dim light until participants report being able to see it.In this context,the light is serving as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  introspective measure.
B)  reaction time measure.
C)  response device.
D)  stimulus.

Question 9

When you go to a movie theater that uses film projection,you might see the fast movement of a superhero flying through the air.What you are really seeing is a series of still photographs flashed quickly onto the screen.What area of psychology studied this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A)  structuralism
B)  Gestalt
C)  functionalism
D)  behaviorism

Question 10

A spiritual leader believes that the soul and the body are fundamentally different from each other but are linked via a special structure in the brain.His beliefs are similar to those of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gall.
B)  Descartes.
C)  Hobbes.
D)  Broca.

Question 11

Amanda seeks to understand the brain functions underlying reward and punishment.Amanda is MOST likely a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviorist.
B)  evolutionary psychologist.
C)  cognitive neuroscientist.
D)  behavioral neuroscientist.

Question 12

Which statement about depression in Eastern and Western cultures is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression primarily occurs in Western cultures.
B)  Worthlessness is a symptom of depression equally reported in both cultures.
C)  Depressed people living in Eastern cultures are more likely to report symptoms of fatigue.
D)  Depressed people living in Western cultures are more likely to report symptoms of fatigue.

Question 13

When 4-year-old Isabel hears the sound of the ice cream truck's music,she runs outside in hopes of getting another ice cream bar.The ice cream bar is a _____ running outside when she hears the music.

Accepted Answer

A)  response to
B)  stimulus eliciting
C)  reinforcement for
D)  construal triggering

Question 14

Who was the first female president of the American Psychological Association?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mary Whiton Calkins
B)  Francis Cecil Sumner
C)  Anna Freud
D)  Margaret Floy Washburn

Question 15

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior.Behavior refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  perceptions,thoughts,memories,and feelings.
B)  explanations.
C)  urges.
D)  observable actions of humans and nonhuman animals.

Question 16

Which mental health professionals assist people in dealing with work/career issues,life changes,and common crises?

Accepted Answer

A)  social psychologists
B)  industrial/organizational psychologists
C)  counseling psychologists
D)  health psychologists

Question 17

In the 1950s,the advent of computers had an enormous influence on how psychologists conceptualized the mind.In this conceptualization,the mind was analogous to:

Accepted Answer

A)  computer hardware.
B)  computer software.
C)  an electrical source.
D)  data-storage devices.

Question 18

Karl Lashley's early neuroscientific research sought to identify the specific brain region:

Accepted Answer

A)  underlying grammar rules.
B)  involved in speech production.
C)  responsible for rats learning to navigate a maze.
D)  responsible for visual perception.

Question 19

If you are having trouble finding your cat,you may try shaking the can that contains its treats.The sound of the treats as you shake the can would be a:

Accepted Answer

A)  response.
B)  stimulus.
C)  reaction.
D)  reinforcer.

Question 20

The early roots of psychology are firmly planted in philosophy and in:

Accepted Answer

A)  physiology.
B)  logic.
C)  dualism.
D)  sociology.

Exam 1: Evolution of Psychological Science-Part A

Dr.Quack touches specific bumps on a patient's skull and then indicates specific character traits for the patient,for example,"This patient is cautious." Dr.Quack is engaging in:

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A spiritual leader believes that the soul and the body are fundamentally different from each other but are linked via a special structure in the brain.His beliefs are similar to those of:

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Who wrote the landmark book entitled Cognitive Psychology (1967) ?

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Amanda seeks to understand the brain functions underlying reward and punishment.Amanda is MOST likely a(n) :

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The early roots of psychology are firmly planted in philosophy and in:

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Which mental health professionals assist people in dealing with work/career issues,life changes,and common crises?

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Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior.Behavior refers to:

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By studying pilots,Donald Broadbent investigated the:

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When you go to a movie theater that uses film projection,you might see the fast movement of a superhero flying through the air.What you are really seeing is a series of still photographs flashed quickly onto the screen.What area of psychology studied this phenomenon?

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According to evolutionary psychology,jealousy:

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In the 1950s,the advent of computers had an enormous influence on how psychologists conceptualized the mind.In this conceptualization,the mind was analogous to:

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Karl Lashley's early neuroscientific research sought to identify the specific brain region:

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The notion that the mind at birth is a tabula rasa is consistent with the views of:

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Raymond wants to learn the most effective techniques to make a favorable first impression.Raymond might want to take a course in _____ psychology.

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Which statement about depression in Eastern and Western cultures is TRUE?

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Who was the first female president of the American Psychological Association?

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An experimenter increases the intensity of a very dim light until participants report being able to see it.In this context,the light is serving as a:

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When 4-year-old Isabel hears the sound of the ice cream truck's music,she runs outside in hopes of getting another ice cream bar.The ice cream bar is a _____ running outside when she hears the music.

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If you are having trouble finding your cat,you may try shaking the can that contains its treats.The sound of the treats as you shake the can would be a:

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The pioneering research of Donald Broadbent is MOST relevant to:

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