Survey of Psychology Final Test Solutions https://quizplus.com/study-set/3673 17 Chapters 3025 Verified Questions
Survey of Psychology Final Test Solutions Course Introduction Survey of Psychology provides an introductory overview of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The course explores key concepts, theories, and research findings from major areas in psychology, including biological foundations, sensation and perception, learning, cognition, development, motivation, emotion, personality, psychological disorders, and social behavior. Students gain insight into how psychological principles are applied in everyday life and learn to critically evaluate information related to human thought, emotion, and behavior. This course lays the foundation for further study in psychology and related fields.
Recommended Textbook Psychology An Introduction 10th Edition by Benjamin Lahey
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 153 Verified Questions 153 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73181
Sample Questions Q1) Wilhelm Wundt and William James developed the viewpoint known as structuralism. A)True B)False Answer: False Q2) Which perspective is most closely associated with social learning theory? A) cognitive psychology B) neuroscience C) behaviorism D) humanistic psychology Answer: C Q3) Of the following psychology professionals,who can write prescriptions for psychotropic medications in ALL states by virtue of his/her degree? A) a licensed psychiatric nurse B) a psychiatrist C) a clinical psychologist D) a health psychologist Answer: B Q4) Ebbinghaus was interested in the important mental process of ____________. Answer: memory To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 3
Chapter 2: Research Methods in Psychology Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 181 Verified Questions 181 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73172
Sample Questions Q1) A researcher predicted that talking to plants enhances their growth.She gave 24 plants the same amount of food,water,and sunlight.She talked to 12 of the plants daily for 6 weeks.In this experiment,what is the dependent variable? A) the same amount of food,water,and sunlight B) the plants C) talking D) plant growth Answer: D Q2) Confidentiality requires that: A) data from a study be stored without names attached. B) participants be given a full description of the study. C) participants have a right to view the results of a study. D) participation in a study be voluntary. Answer: A Q3) The simplest scientific methods are ____________ studies. A) formal B) informal C) descriptive D) blind Answer: C To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 4
Chapter 3: Biological Foundations in Behavior Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 185 Verified Questions 185 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73171
Sample Questions Q1) Computer is to wire as ____________ is to ____________. A) axon;dendrite B) neuron;spinal cord C) synapses;axon D) nervous system;neuron Answer: B Q2) Which of the following does NOT require processing in the brain? A) simple memories B) simple reflexes C) experience of muscle fatigue D) feeling of texture Answer: B Q3) The autonomic nervous system is divided into the: A) brain and spinal cord. B) somatic and autosomatic nervous systems. C) sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. D) peripheral and central nervous systems. Answer: C Q4) The ____________ allows your eyes to track moving targets. Answer: midbrain Page 5 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 4: The Interplay of Nature and Nurture Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 82 Verified Questions 82 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73170
Sample Questions Q1) According to evolutionary theory,the work of hunting generally fell to men because: A) women were better at nurturing the young. B) women were not aggressive enough to hunt. C) women were slowed by pregnancy and nursing. D) men were better at visual-spatial skills. Q2) Excluding ova and sperm,human cells have: A) 46 pairs of chromosomes. B) 23 chromosomes. C) 46 chromosomes. D) 12½ pairs of chromosomes. Q3) As children grow older,the amygdala increases more rapidly in females than in males and continues to be larger in women during adulthood. A)True B)False Q4) With the exception of ova and sperm,human cells contain ______ pairs of chromosomes. Q5) List three differences in brain structure between men and women and discuss how those differences may relate to differential cognitive or emotional functioning. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 6
Chapter 5: Sensation and Perception Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 214 Verified Questions 214 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73169
Sample Questions Q1) The image of an apple is in your left visual field.This image will be processed in the _______________ of the brain. A) left visual cortex B) left optic chiasm C) right visual cortex D) right optic chiasm Q2) The size of the pupil is regulated by the: A) rods. B) cornea. C) iris. D) ciliary muscle. Q3) Which of the following lists the parts of the ear in the correct order for the conduction of sound through the ear? A) oval window,eardrum,stirrup,cochlea,anvil B) eardrum,stirrup,hammer,round window,oval window C) eardrum,anvil,stirrup,oval window,cochlea D) cochlea,anvil,hammer,round window,eardrum Q4) ____________ is a depth perception cue that results from the difference between images on each retina. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 7
Chapter 6: States of Consciousness Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 189 Verified Questions 189 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73168
Sample Questions Q1) The adrenal glands secrete the hormone ____________ during sleep. Q2) Although hallucinogens are generally not physiologically addictive,people can become psychologically dependent on them. A)True B)False Q3) On average,the typical college student spends about ____________ hour(s)a night in REM sleep. A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Q4) You are in a crowded restaurant,talking with a friend.You are completely involved in this conversation,until you hear someone at another table saying your name.What concept best explains this occurrence? A) daydreaming B) divided unconscious C) cocktail party phenomenon D) waking consciousness Q5) List and describe the five characteristics associated with the hypnotic state. 8 click on the resource link above. To view all questions and flashcards with Page answers,
Chapter 7: Basic Principles of Learning Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 197 Verified Questions 197 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73167
Sample Questions Q1) Becoming sexually aroused every time an individual sees a digital watch is an example of a fetish.Fetishes are believed to result from: A) negative reinforcement. B) positive reinforcement. C) classical conditioning. D) vicarious learning. Q2) Which of the following procedures will produce classical conditioning? A) pairing the CS with the CR over time B) pairing the UCS with the UCR over time C) pairing a neutral stimulus with the UCS over time D) pairing the CR with the UCR over time Q3) A monkey flips a switch for food in one room.The monkey is then placed in a new but similar room.In the new room,the monkey also flips the switch.What accounts for this behavior? A) stimulus discrimination B) external disinhibition C) spontaneous recovery D) stimulus generalization Q4) Secondary reinforcers are ____________ through classical conditioning. Q5) In using punishment,it is important to punish ____________ not people. Page 9 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 8: Memory Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 190 Verified Questions 190 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73166
Sample Questions Q1) Chronic lack of thiamine leads to a combined state of retrograde and anterograde amnesia.This type of memory loss is called: A) dissociative amnesia. B) Alzheimer's disease. C) Korsakoff's syndrome. D) psychotic repression. Q2) Together,semantic memory and episodic memory make up declarative memory. A)True B)False Q3) Encoding in short-term memory is generally ____________,while encoding in long-term memory is generally ____________. A) visual;acoustic B) episodic;procedural C) acoustic;semantic D) semantic;episodic Q4) Visual information can be retained in the sensory registers for about 4 seconds. A)True B)False Q5) Donald Hebb called the biological basis of learning and memory ____________. 10 click on the resource link above. To view all questions and flashcards withPage answers,
Chapter 9: Cognition, Language, and Intelligence Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 188 Verified Questions 188 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73165
Sample Questions Q1) Sometimes you need to look at a problem in a way that is not immediately obvious.When you perform this operation,you are: A) organizing the elements of the problem. B) formulating the problem. C) evaluating alternative solutions. D) generating solutions. Q2) Miguel is attempting to reach a pitcher on the top shelf of his kitchen but cannot find a stool to stand on.Miguel appears puzzled for a few seconds and then uses a long set of tongs to grasp the pitcher and pull it down.What was the secret of Miguel's success? A) He increased his mental effort. B) He better formulated his problem. C) He broke out of functional fixedness. D) He allowed himself more thinking time. Q3) Convergent thinking is thinking that is loosely organized and only partially directed. A)True B)False Q4) List and describe cognition's three primary facets. Q5) List and describe Sternberg's cognitive components of intelligence. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 11
Chapter 10: Developmental Psychology Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 181 Verified Questions 181 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73180
Sample Questions Q1) When older adults see life as a collection of unmet goals,they might experience: A) stagnation. B) despair. C) isolation. D) inferiority. Q2) From 2 weeks to 2 months,an infant's distance vision increases from 12 inches to: A) 2 feet. B) 6 feet. C) 12 feet. D) 50 feet. Q3) A criticism of Gilligan's theory of moral reasoning is that Gilligan's stages: A) do not follow a stage-like pattern. B) are based in speculation,not sound science. C) overemphasize sex differences. D) are devised from a small population of women. Q4) When parents give lengthy lectures instead of simply enforcing the rules,they make the parenting mistake of ____________. Q5) In the ____________ stage of cognitive development,infants learn to coordinate sensations and motor skills. 12 click on the resource link above. To view all questions and flashcards withPage answers,
Chapter 11: Motivation and Emotion Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 213 Verified Questions 213 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73179
Sample Questions Q1) Diane loves psychology.Each day she can't wait to get to class.Outside of class,she reads books on the subject,searches the Internet for pertinent topics,and is determined to know as much as she can about the subject area.One would be most likely to conclude that Diane is motivated by: A) performance-approach goals. B) performance-avoidance goals. C) mastery goals. D) extrinsic rewards. Q2) When the concentration of salt increases on the outside of the specialized cells located in the drink center of the hypothalamus: A) ADH is released into the bloodstream. B) glucagon is released from the liver. C) the pancreas releases insulin. D) a message to stop drinking is sent to the cortex. Q3) Which part of the brain regulates the intake of water? A) amygdala B) thalamus C) hippocampus D) hypothalamus To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 13
Chapter 12: Personality Theories and Assessment Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 170 Verified Questions 170 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73178
Sample Questions Q1) According to Freud,the unconscious mind contains: A) memories that can be retrieved if reminded of them. B) knowledge learned so long ago that it can never be accessed. C) all the information that has ever entered your senses whether you were aware of it or not. D) instinctual urges. Q2) The Oedipal complex takes place in Freud's: A) oral stage. B) phallic stage. C) genital stage. D) latency stage. Q3) Allport believed that the most important traits were motivational traits related to our ____________. Q4) The Electra complex occurs during Freud's phallic stage of personality development. A)True B)False Q5) Early in his career,Adler believed that the primary struggle in personality development was the effort to overcome feelings of ____________. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 14
Chapter 13: Stress and Health Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 165 Verified Questions 165 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73177
Sample Questions Q1) Phyllisia's dad offers her $15 to clean out the garage.She really needs the money,but there is nothing she can think of that is more disgusting than cleaning out the garage.What kind of conflict does Phyllisia face? A) approach-approach B) avoidance-avoidance C) approach-avoidance D) multiple approach-avoidance Q2) Clint just got fired.This is going to create so many problems that he cannot even begin to count them all.In addition to beginning an active job search,what should Clint do to reduce his stress? A) Go to his boss and tell him to drop dead. B) Admit that his own foolishness lost him his job. C) Tell himself that he was planning to quit that lousy job anyway. D) Vent his frustrations with a trusted friend. Q3) Which of the following types of negative events would be the MOST stressful? A) an event that is predictable and controllable B) an event that is predictable but not controllable C) an event that is not predictable but is controllable D) an event that is neither predictable nor controllable To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 15
Chapter 14: Abnormal Behavior Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 211 Verified Questions 211 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73176
Sample Questions Q1) Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by free-floating anxiety. A)True B)False Q2) Many cognitive theorists support the idea that ____________ is a leading personality factor that leads to a higher risk for depression. A) repressed anger B) perfectionism C) introversion D) extroversion Q3) What factor separates phobias from other types of anxiety disorders? A) Phobias involve more intense fears. B) None of the phobias is life-interfering. C) Phobias are linked to specific environmental triggers. D) Phobias are more difficult to treat. Q4) People who experience ____________ appear to interpret minor,normal bodily fluctuations as catastrophic. Q5) Compare and contrast the following personality disorders: antisocial,schizoid,and avoidant. Q6) Compare and contrast somatization disorder and hypochondriasis. Page 16 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 15: Therapies Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 147 Verified Questions 147 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73175
Sample Questions Q1) Cathy scored 80% on her psychology test.Although the professor explained that it was a very difficult test and that 75% would count as a grade of A,Cathy goes home feeling like a failure.Cathy is using a type of faulty thinking called: A) minimization. B) selective abstraction. C) absolutistic thinking. D) arbitrary inference. Q2) It is unethical to release information under most circumstances,unless a client gives written permission. A)True B)False Q3) Which of the following statements is NOT true of feminist psychotherapy? A) The therapeutic relationship is viewed as equal. B) Women are taught ways of constructively expressing their anger about living in a sexist society. C) Women are encouraged to explore the role they choose to live in. D) At this time,men are not able to benefit from feminist psychotherapy. Q4) Explain why client-centered therapy is called "client-centered" therapy. Q5) Describe social skills training and cognitive restructuring. 17 click on the resource link above. To view all questions and flashcards withPage answers,
Chapter 16: Social Psychology Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 192 Verified Questions 192 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73174
Sample Questions Q1) Faulty attributions can make stereotypes stronger. A)True B)False Q2) In a study by Fichten and colleagues,able-bodied students believed that they had ____________ self-esteem than their physically challenged peers,and they were ____________. A) higher;correct B) higher;incorrect C) the same level of;correct D) the same level of;incorrect Q3) In recent surveys,there were NO differences between men and women when they rated the importance of ____________ in a relationship. A) occupational status B) education C) sense of humor D) intelligence Q4) Stanley Milgram conducted the now classic prison study. A)True B)False Q5) Describe three theories as to how stereotypes and prejudice develop. Page 18 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 17: Psychology Applied to Business and Other Professions Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 167 Verified Questions 167 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73173
Sample Questions Q1) One of the newest areas of focus for human factors engineering is in the assistance of ____________ persons. Q2) What role do environmental psychologists play in solving environmental problems? A) They help people adjust to ecological disasters. B) They help change human behavior in an attempt to lessen resource depletion. C) They try to serve as environmentally conscious models. D) They campaign to change governmental policies. Q3) Which of the following is NOT one of the typical means of assessment for employee selection used by psychologists? A) performance tests B) tests of general intelligence C) paper-and-pencil tests D) projective tests Q4) Bloom suggests that main problem with traditional school instruction is that it tends to: A) be boring and not motivating for the majority of students. B) force some students to move on before they are ready C) decrease achievement levels for all students. D) employ needlessly harsh discipline techniques. Page 19 Q5) ____________ are more likely to be sentenced to death than white-collar workers.
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