Psychological Science Exam Questions https://quizplus.com/study-set/3671 26 Chapters 260 Verified Questions
Psychological Science Exam Questions Course Introduction Psychological Science is an introductory course that explores the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Students examine foundational areas such as biological bases of behavior, perception, learning, memory, cognition, development, emotion, motivation, personality, and social interactions. The course emphasizes the application of the scientific method in psychology, encourages critical thinking, and highlights contemporary research and real-world applications. Through lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities, students gain insights into how psychological principles inform everyday life and contribute to individual and societal well-being.
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Chapter 1: Section 1: Introduction to the Science of Psychology: History and Research Methods Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73134
Sample Questions Q1) Which of these is the most accurate definition of the discipline of psychology? A)the science of behavior B)the science of mental processes C)the science of behavior and mental processes D)the science of human behavior and mental processes Answer: C Q2) The school of psychology called structuralism used a technique called _____, which involved reporting the contents of consciousness to study a person's experiences. A)intervention B)introspection C)insight inventory D)induction Answer: B Q3) What advice might John B.Watson have offered to psychologists of his time? A)"Focus on observable behavior." B)"Life is an effort to overcome inferiority." C)"We cannot know others until we know ourselves." D)"Remember that what we accomplish is due to the composition of our genes." Answer: A Page 3 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 1: Section 2: Introduction to the Science of Psychology: History and Research Methods Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73133
Sample Questions Q1) A correlation coefficient is a numerical measure of the __________________. A)unintended changes in participants' behavior due to cues from the experimenter B)relationship between two variables C)behaviors of participants of different ages compared at a given time D)behaviors of participants followed and periodically assessed over time Answer: B Q2) Psychology is defined as the science of ________. A)human functioning. B)the mind and behavior. C)human motivation and thinking. D)behavior problems and mental illness. Answer: B Q3) The goal of describing rules that determine how particular sensations or feelings may occur at the same time or in sequence is most associated with which of the following schools of psychology? A)Behaviorism B)Cognitivism C)Functionalism D)Structuralism Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Section 1: The Biology of Mind and Behavior: the Brain in Action Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73132
Sample Questions Q1) If you were to play a very dangerous (and somewhat gruesome)game and saw part of your skull off and look at your now well-ventilated brain in a mirror, the first structure(s)you would see under the skull will be the ________. A)corpus callosum B)meninges C)ventricle D)gyrus Answer: B Q2) ____________neurotransmitters make it more likely that a neuron will send its message to other neurons, whereas _____________ neurotransmitters make it less likely that a neuron will send its message. A)Excitatory; inhibitory B)Inhibitory; excitatory C)Augmentation; depletion D)Depletion; augmentation Answer: A To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 2: Section 2: The Biology of Mind and Behavior: the Brain in Action Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73131
Sample Questions Q1) After a head injury a person reports that she is unable to see, although her eyes are uninjured.A doctor would suspect an injury in the ______ lobe. A)occipital B)parietal C)temporal D)frontal Q2) Functional magnetic resonance imaging detects where more brain activity is occurring by ___________. A)detecting the amount of oxygen that is being brought to a particular place in the brain. B)where atoms are pulling apart. C)tracking the path of radiation. D)simply having a sharp image of the brain. Q3) Agonist is to antagonist as: A)neuromodulator is to neurotransmitter. B)reuptake is to receptor. C)mimic is to block. D)block is to mimic. To view all questions and flashcards with Page answers, 6 click on the resource link above.
Chapter 3: Section 1: Sensation and Perception: How the World Enters the Mind Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73130
Sample Questions Q1) The point at which a person can detect a stimulus 50 percent of the time it is presented is called the ______. A)absolute threshold B)range threshold C)difference threshold D)noticeable threshold Q2) All of the following are associated with attractiveness for faces except ________. A)smooth skin B)symmetry C)female hormones D)male hormones Q3) The change in the shape of the lens in order to focus on a visual image is known as_______________. A)fixation B)divergence C)convergence D)accommodation To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 7
Chapter 3: Section 2: Sensation and Perception: How the World Enters the Mind Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73129
Sample Questions Q1) According to your authors, we identify where objects are by coding ________. A)categorical spatial relations B)temporal relations C)proximal spatial relations D)occipital relations Q2) Astronauts who spend too much time in outer space may ultimately jeopardize their ________. A)vestibular sense B)kinesthetic sense C)somasthetic sense D)anomalous cognition Q3) If you stare for 30 seconds at a red object and then look at a blank sheet of white paper, you will see a greenish image of the object.This phenomenon BEST supports the ______ theory of color vision. A)Grieco trichromatic B)opponent-process C)Helmholtz trichromatic D)Hering's vibration To view all questions and flashcards with Page answers, 8 click on the resource link above.
Chapter 4: Section 1: Learning: How Experience Changes Us Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73128
Sample Questions Q1) When the CS is repeatedly presented in the absence of the UCS (food, in this case), the CR will "die out" in a process called ______________. A)CR fading B)extinction C)habituation D)generalization fading Q2) Al must build 25 radios before he receives $20.What schedule of reinforcement is being used? A)a variable-ratio schedule B)a fixed-ratio schedule C)a fixed-interval schedule D)a continuous schedule Q3) A _____________________ reinforcer is any reward that satisfies a basic, biological need, such a hunger, thirst, or touch. A)primary B)negative C)positive D)secondary To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 9
Chapter 4: Section 2: Learning: How Experience Changes Us Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73127
Sample Questions Q1) In the context of classical conditioning, which of following components "elicits" a response? A)UR B)US C)CER D)CSR Q2) Which of the following statements is true about operant conditioning? A)Neither partial nor continuous reinforcement leads to behaviors that will persist for long periods of time. B)Continuous reinforcement leads to behaviors that will persist longer than behavior learned through partial or intermittent reinforcement. C)Partial reinforcement leads to behaviors that will persist longer than behavior learned through continuous reinforcement. D)Continuous reinforcement and partial reinforcement lead to behaviors that persist for equally long periods of time. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 5: Section 1: Memory: Living With Yesterday Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73126
Sample Questions Q1) Moishe can remember only the first two items and the last two items on the grocery list that his wife just read to him over the phone.The other five items in between are gone.His memory of things at the start of the list demonstrates the A)encoding specificity effect B)primacy effects C)recency effect D)TOT effect. Q2) General knowledge, language, and concepts are seen as parts of ___________. A)episodic memory B)procedural memories C)declarative memories D)semantic memory Q3) What is autobiographical memory? A)memory for events in your life B)memory for events in books C)semantic personal memories D)implicit memories To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 5: Section 2: Memory: Living With Yesterday Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73125
Sample Questions Q1) The famous case of H.M.pertains to an individual who had severe memory loss once his hippocampus was removed.However, he still had a form of ________. A)semantic memory B)implicit memory C)explicit memory D)declarative memory Q2) Moishe can remember only the first two items and the last two items on the grocery list that his wife just read to him over the phone.The other five items in between are gone.His memory of things at the end of the list demonstrates the ____________. A)encoding specificity effect B)primacy effect C)recency effect D)TOT effect Q3) Memories for general facts and personal information are called _________. A)episodic memory B)procedural memories C)declarative memories D)factual memory To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 12
Chapter 6: Section 1: Language, Thinking, and Intelligence: What Humans Do Best Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73124
Sample Questions Q1) Criticisms of Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences include ________. A)the fact that it relies too heavily on g B)there are no concerns C)it appears to describe only those with brain damage D)concerns over measuring and whether these intelligences only refer to talents and skills. Q2) John B.Carroll argued that ________. A)the relations among test scores are neatly structured into a three-tiered hierarchy B)test scores can be categorized C)intelligence is two-factored D)intelligence is a single factor Q3) You are learning Russian in preparation for a trip next summer.Although you are doing a good job recognizing the written signs you need to know, you are having trouble with the sounds of the Russian language.Which of the following aspects of language is giving you trouble? A)syntax B)phonemes C)morphemes D)audiograms Page 13 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 6: Section 2: Language, Thinking, and Intelligence: What Humans Do Best Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73123
Sample Questions Q1) In problem solving, the term rule of thumb refers to ______________. A)heuristics B)algorithms C)mnemonic devices D)cognitive shortcuts Q2) Researchers typically stress that a key aspect of intelligence is ________. A)the ability to speak different languages B)the Y chromosome C)the ability to adapt to the environment D)only accurate for males Q3) Gardner and his associates are known for proposing ______. A)the generalized theory of intelligence B)the Triarchic theory of intelligence C)the theory of multiple intelligences D)the theory of emotional intelligence Q4) Solving a problem critically depends on ________. A)one's general intelligence B)manipulation of mental images C)how you represent it D)the use of language
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Chapter 7: Section 1: Emotion and Motivation: Feeling and Striving Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73122
Sample Questions Q1) Which statement is true? A)When people eat in groups, they vary their meal size based on their level of hunger. B)When people eat in groups, how much they eat is a social decision, rarely based on hunger. C)Men are more likely to eat chocolate when they are in a bad mood. D)When you think of good food that you have previously eaten, you are less likely to feel hungry. Q2) Which of the following is the correct definition of emotion? A)the process by which the facial muscles send messages to the brain about bodily changes B)an aspect of consciousness characterized by a certain physical arousal involving facial and bodily changes, brain activation, and tendencies toward action, all shaped by cultural rules. C)an irrational aspect of our mammalian heritage that is distinctive from our rational abilities of cognition D)a set of social and cultural rules that regulates when, how, and where a person may express (or must suppress)feelings. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 15
Chapter 7: Section 2: Emotion and Motivation: Feeling and Striving Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73121
Sample Questions Q1) The idea that bodily arousal and the experience of emotion arise in tandem forms the essence of ________. A)LeDoux's theory B)cognitive theory C)James-Lange theory D)Cannon-Bard theory Q2) One factor in hunger seems to be the increase in _______, which causes blood sugar levels to eventually drop several hours after we eat. A)cholesterol B)lipoproteins C)insulin D)glucose Q3) According to your text, the science of dieting is indisputable: to lose weight all you have to do is ________. A)reduce your fat intake and walk 1/2 mile per day B)restrict your carbohydrates and drink 8 glasses of water per day C)reduce your caloric intake and exercise more D)exercise just 15 minutes each day To view all questions and flashcards withPage answers, 16 click on the resource link above.
Chapter 8: Section 1: Personality: Vive La Différence Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73120
Sample Questions Q1) Mahmoud was just told that his father has cancer.Mahmoud's first response is that there must be a mistake and he demands that the doctor repeat his tests.Which defense mechanism is at work here? A)reaction formation B)denial C)repression D)undoing Q2) In contrast to women, men tend to score lower on ________. A)extraversion B)neuroticism C)openness D)conscientiousness Q3) Which of the following is one of the dimensions of personality associated with Hans Eysenck? A)psychoticism B)agreeableness C)impulsivity D)emotionality To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 17
Chapter 8: Section 2: Personality: Vive La Différence Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73119
Sample Questions Q1) According to Rogers, which of the following people is most likely to have a healthy personality? A)someone with a strongly developed superego B)someone with an extraverted personality C)someone brought up with conditional positive regard D)someone brought up with unconditional positive regard Q2) Tony has devised a test in which people look at clouds and talk about what they see.What type of test would psychologists call this? A)dynamic B)projective C)objective D)predictive Q3) One limitation of the trait perspective compared to the other perspectives is there is not much ________. A)description B)research C)prediction D)explanation To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 18
Chapter 9: Section 1: Psychology Over the Life Span: Growing Up, Growing Older, Growing Wiser Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73118
Sample Questions Q1) Obedience to rules because of the fear of punishment is a characteristic of__________. A)conventional morality B)preconventional morality C)principled morality D)postconventional morality Q2) Which of the following statements about an adolescent's peer relationships is true? A)Both young men and women who have a more positive relationship with their mother later have more positive intimate relationships with others. B)Military service tends to reduce the ability to form intimate relationships. C)Gay young men tend to have more male than female friends. D)Girls can effectively use direct aggression to exclude other girls from their social circle. Q3) Jean Piaget is noted for his theory of ______. A)cognitive development B)perceptual development C)language development D)physical development To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 19
Chapter 9: Section 2: Psychology Over the Life Span: Growing Up, Growing Older, Growing Wiser Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73117
Sample Questions Q1) Assimilation is to accommodation as ________. A)necessary is to optional B)help is to hinder C)hinder is to help D)using is to changing Q2) Infants who tend to show a(n)________ response typically respond positively to new situations or stimuli. A)approach B)withdrawal C)easy D)difficult Q3) Brad is in an electronics store with his parents.He looks at the CDs and thinks for a moment that he could grab one and put it beneath his coat.As he considers this possibility, he decides not to do it because he might get caught and his parents would punish him.What stage of moral development does Brad's decision represent? A)preoperational B)preconventional C)autonomous moral principles D)conventional role conformity Page 20 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 10: Section 1: Stress, Health, and Coping: Dealing With Life Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73116
Sample Questions Q1) The field of psychoneuroimmunology focuses on ________. A)the ways in which thoughts and feelings states affect the immune system B)the ways in which mental states suppress our circulatory system C)the pattern of brain activity in normal functioning adults D)the pattern of responses from our brain Q2) There are ________ stages of sleep. A)two B)three C)four D)five Q3) Elizabeth hears that her neighbors' son just died.She decides to bring them dinner.This is an example of ________ social support. A)enacted B)indirect C)direct D)perceived To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 21
Chapter 10: Section 2: Stress, Health, and Coping: Dealing With Life Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73115
Sample Questions Q1) People with a good _________are less likely to die from illness or injuries than those without it. A)occupation B)camaraderie C)income D)social support system Q2) To treat your sleep problem you are told that you should restrict your sleeping hours, you should set your alarm clock to wake up at the same time each day, and you should use your bed only for sleep or sex.What sleep disorder have you been experiencing? A)enuresis B)narcolepsy C)insomnia D)REM sleep behavior disorder Q3) What is the correct sequence of stages in the general adaptation syndrome? A)resistance, alarm, exhaustion B)exhaustion, resistance, alarm C)alarm, exhaustion, resistance D)alarm, resistance, exhaustion To view all questions and flashcards withPage answers, 22 click on the resource link above.
Chapter 11: Section 1: Psychological Disorders: More Than Everyday Problems Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73114
Sample Questions Q1) As a serious dancer, Justine watches what she eats.She knows that she is underweight, but fears that if she starts eating more that she will get fat.In addition to a preoccupation with food she has also stopped menstruating.Her behaviors suggest that she might be suffering from ________. A)anorexia nervosa B)bulimia nervosa C)compulsive exercise D)phobic disorder Q2) Keith shows a pattern of excessive attention seeking and expression of emotion.As such, he most likely has ________ personality disorder. A)histrionic B)narcissistic C)obsessive-compulsive D)borderline To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 11: Section 2: Psychological Disorders: More Than Everyday Problems Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73113
Sample Questions Q1) Andy has a tendency to align the tools in his toolbox so that they are placed in perfect symmetry.Andy's compulsion illustrates ________. A)repeated doubts B)hoarding C)ordering D)counting Q2) April uses laxatives to achieve her extremely low weight.Which subtype of anorexia is she most likely displaying? A)restricting type B)purging type C)strict type D)bulimic type Q3) Paranoid schizophrenia is to disorganized schizophrenia as A)passive is to aggressive. B)aggressive is to passive. C)best prognosis is to worst prognosis. D)worst prognosis is to best prognosis. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 24
Chapter 12: Section 1: Treatment: Healing Actions, Healing Words Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73112
Sample Questions Q1) Based on relevant research on treatment of psychological disorders, why might someone choose psychotherapy over medication in order to treat depression? A)There really isn't a good reason as to why someone might choose psychotherapy over medication. B)There is a high relapse rate once medication is discontinued. C)Many individuals are concerned about the long-term side effects of such medications. D)Psychotherapy has consistently been shown to be superior in treating depression than medication. Q2) Sylvia, who is undergoing client-centered therapy has been told that she experiences an incongruence between her ________self and her _______self. A)conscious; unconscious B)possible; future C)working; current D)real; ideal To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 12: Section 2: Treatment: Healing Actions, Healing Words Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73111
Sample Questions Q1) According to Albert Ellis, we become unhappy and depressed about events because of _______. A)our behaviors B)our irrational beliefs C)the events that happen to us D)other people's irrational beliefs Q2) Studies on the effectiveness of psychotherapy have found that ________. A)cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy is the most effective treatment for every problem B)all psychotherapies can be used to treat any problem C)Gestalt psychotherapy is the most effective treatment for any problem D)no one psychotherapy worked for every type of problem Q3) Which of the following is a disadvantage of group therapy? A)The therapist is the only person to whom secrets are revealed. B)It allows the therapist to see how the client interacts with others. C)It often allows group members to help one another learn new social skills. D)The client must share the therapist's time. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 26
Chapter 13: Section 1: Social Psychology: Meeting of the Minds Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73110
Sample Questions Q1) Dave believes all college professors are irritable, impatient, and uninterested in whether students learn.His belief is an example of _______________. A)consensus B)impressions C)an attitude D)a stereotype Q2) Voluntarily yielding to social norms, even at the expense of one's own preference, is called ______. A)obedience B)submission C)conformity D)compliance Q3) The realistic conflict theory focuses on conflict ______. A)within an in-group B)between two groups C)within an out-group D)between two members of an in-group To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 27
Chapter 13: Section 2: Social Psychology: Meeting of the Minds Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 10 Verified Questions 10 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73109
Sample Questions Q1) Which of the following is the best example of the behavioral component of an attitude? A)Bea feels recycling is a great concept. B)Bob is upset when he hears a corporation plans to build a polluting plant near his home. C)Bill struggles to understand the arguments both sides present in a debate over a new manufacturing plant. D)Betty writes a letter to her senator asking for support of a law making corporations responsible for the pollution they cause. Q2) Which of the following is an example of cognitive dissonance? A)You are a lousy cook but you keep trying different recipes. B)You believe that reality TV is for morons but are addicted to American Idol and watch every episode. C)You dislike doing exercise but do it anyway to improve your health. D)You are polite and civil to people you dislike. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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