Introduction to Psychology Practice Questions
Course Introduction
Introduction to Psychology provides a broad overview of the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. The course explores foundational topics such as perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, development, personality, social interaction, and psychological disorders. Students will examine major theories and research methods in psychology, gaining insights into how psychological principles apply to everyday life. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, empirical evidence, and the role of biology and environment in shaping behavior. This course serves as a foundation for further study in psychology and related fields.
Recommended Textbook
Essentials of Psychology Concepts and Applications 3rd Edition by Jeffrey S. Nevid Ph.D
Available Study Resources on Quizplus
14 Chapters
2206 Verified Questions
2206 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/study-set/1570
Page 2
Chapter 1: The Science of Psychology
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
146 Verified Questions
146 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/31198
Sample Questions
Q1) Generalizing from research presented in the text,which Internet user is most likely to have poorer academic performance as a result of their Internet use?
A) Abigail,who uses the Internet to visit chat rooms
B) Brooke,who uses the Internet to do research
C) Courtney,who uses the Internet to access newsgroups for class assignments
D) Abigail,Brooke,and Courtney are all predicted to have deterioration in their academic performance; all Internet use was associated with poorer academic performance
E) None of the students will experience poorer academic performance; Internet use has not been found to affect student performance
Answer: A
Q2) The American Psychological Association was founded in which year?
A) 1875
B) 1923
C) 1909
D) 1971
E) 1892
Answer: E
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 3
Chapter 2: Biological Foundations of Behavior
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
173 Verified Questions
173 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/31199
Sample Questions
Q1) In neurons,efferent is to ______ as afferent is to ______.
A) sensory; motor
B) motor; sensory
C) motor; interneuron
D) interneuron; sensory
E) sensory; interneuron
Answer: B
Q2) Your heartbeat,digestion,and pupil contractions are ______ processes regulated by the ______ nervous system.
A) involuntary; somatic
B) involuntary; autonomic
C) controllable; somatic
D) voluntary; somatic
E) voluntary; autonomic
Answer: B
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 4
Chapter 3: Sensation and Perception
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
170 Verified Questions
170 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/31200
Sample Questions
Q1) People who only see in black and white are called A) monochromats.
B) dichromats.
C) trichromats.
D) gray-tones.
E) partially color-blind.
Answer: A
Q2) For the sense of taste,sense receptors are called
A) taste cells.
B) taste buds.
C) gustatory nerves.
D) taste nodes.
E) gustatory nodes.
Answer: A
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 5
Chapter 4: Consciousness
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
162 Verified Questions
162 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/31201
Sample Questions
Q1) "Crack" is to _____ as "ice" is to ______.
A) stimulant; hallucinogen
B) cocaine; amphetamine
C) cocaine; MDMA
D) cocaine; marijuana
E) stimulant; depressant
Q2) Barbiturates are used for all of the following EXCEPT
A) regulating high blood pressure.
B) blocking pain during surgery.
C) inducing euphoria and relaxation.
D) controlling epileptic seizures.
E) treating narcolepsy.
Q3) "Angel dust" is another name for _____,which is a type of ______.
A) MDMA; stimulant
B) LSD; hallucinogen
C) MDMA; hallucinogen
D) PCP; stimulant
E) PCP; hallucinogen
Q4) Describe the various stages of sleep.
Q5) Describe the three categories of psychoactive drugs.
Page 6
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 10: Psychology and Health
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
132 Verified Questions
132 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/117037
Sample Questions
Q1) Roger is a heavy user of alcohol.Roger's alcohol consumption raises his risk for which type of cancer?
A) cancer of the mouth
B) cancer of the pharynx
C) esophagul cancer
D) cancers of the mouth,pharynx,and esophagus
E) none of the above; alcohol consumption is not involved in cancer
Q2) The most prominent risk factor for coronary heart disease is age.At which age does the risk of CHD begin to increase?
A) 20
B) 25
C) 40
D) 50
E) 65
Q3) Major changes in life circumstances are called
A) hassles.
B) chronic stressors.
C) life markers.
D) life events.
E) unresolved conflicts.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 12