Psychology From Inquiry to Understanding 4th Edition Lilienfeld Test Bank
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Chapter 1: Psychology and Scientific Thinking Total Assessment Guide Topic Quick Quiz 1
Factual
Conceptual
Applied
Multiple Choice
4, 8, 10
1, 6, 9
2–3, 5, 7
Quick Quiz 2
Multiple Choice
6, 9
1–2, 5, 7
3–4, 8, 10
Learning Objective 1.1a Explain why psychology is more than just common sense. Learning Objective 1.1b Explain the importance of science as a set of safeguards against biases.
Multiple Choice Fill-in-the-Blank Essay Critical Thinking Multiple Choice
3–4, 10, 12 1–2
1–2, 5–6, 8
7, 9
15–16, 22–23, 33– 34, 36
13–14, 17, 21, 24, 29, 37–38
18–20, 25–28, 30–32, 35 3
Learning Objective 1.2a Describe psychological pseudoscience and distinguish it from psychological science. Learning Objective 1.2b Identify reasons we are drawn to pseudoscience.
Learning Objective 1.3a Identify the key features of scientific skepticism. Learning Objective 1.3b Identify and explain the text’s six principles of scientific thinking.
Learning Objective 1.4a Identify the major theoretical frameworks of psychology.
Fill-in-the-Blank Essay Critical Thinking Multiple Choice Fill-in-the-Blank Essay Critical Thinking Multiple Choice
39, 42–43, 46, 48– 50, 58 4–6
1 1 47, 56
1 40–41, 45, 51– 55, 57, 119
2 62–64, 68, 70, 76
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7–8, 10–11
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17–19
3 79–81, 85 14
86, 88, 90–91, 97, 99, 102, 109, 114, 116–117
120–125, 129–130, 132, 135, 137 20–23 4
44, 59–60, 69
2 61, 65–67, 71– 75, 77 9, 12–13
78, 83–84
82 15
11, 96, 98, 104, 108, 111–113
87, 89, 92–95, 100–101, 103, 105–107, 110, 115, 118 16
3 4 126, 131, 136
Fill-in-the-Blank Essay Critical Thinking Multiple Choice 138, 140–141, 144 143 Learning Objective 1.4b Fill-in-the-Blank Describe different types of Copyright ©Essay 2018, 2014, 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. psychologists and identify 1 what each of them does. Critical Thinking
127–128, 133– 134 24
139, 142
Topic Learning Objective 90 1.4c Describe the two great debates that have shaped the field of psychology. Learning Objective 1.4d Describe how psychological research affects our daily lives.
Factual
Conceptual
Applied
Multiple Choice Fill-in-the-Blank Essay Critical Thinking
146, 149, 151 25
147, 150
145, 148
Multiple Choice Fill-in-the-Blank Essay Critical Thinking
152, 155
5–6
153–154 26
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Chapter 1 Quick Quiz 1 1. A psychologist is often skeptical of claims suggesting that __________. A) people are influenced by others’ thoughts and behaviors B) a particular behavior is the result of a single causal variable C) a person’s culture is a strong influence on his or her everyday thoughts and behaviors D) a person’s future behavior is often difficult to predict accurately 2. Professor Clark gives her students an assignment to develop hypotheses on global warming. To be consistent with a scientific method, students should develop their hypotheses based on __________. A) their own existing beliefs about the issue B) reports discussed on television C) untestable predictions D) a well-supported scientific theory 3. Curtis is considering buying a new workout machine that promises weight loss at twice the rate of other machines. When Curtis questioned such a claim with the manufacturer, the customer service representative stated this was a new system and previous research on weight loss was not applicable. This example illustrates which warning sign of pseudoscience? A) evasion of peer review B) absence of connectivity C) overreliance on anecdotes D) lack of self-correction 4. Assuming that something is true simply because a teacher or religious authority said it is so, is an example of the __________ fallacy. A) appeal to authority B) circular reasoning C) hasty generalization D) naturalistic 5. Dr. Wolpe designs an experimental test of his theory of aggression against a competing theory. After conducting the appropriate statistical tests, he finds that the data are better explained by the competing theory. His willingness to accept the evidence that another theory is superior is a characteristic of __________. A) dogmatism B) gullibility C) pathological skepticism D) scientific skepticism 6. An astute observer of human nature should state research questions in a manner that leads either to their being supported or refuted by the available evidence. This is the critical thinking principle of __________. A) falsifiability B) Occam’s Razor C) replicability D) ruling out rival hypotheses 7. A classmate tells you the following: “It’s not how a teacher answers your question that matters, but how you interpret his or her attempt at answering your question that leaves you satisfied or unsatisfied with his or her answer.” This statement fits most closely with ideas from the school of thought known as __________. A) behaviorism B) cognitivism C) psychoanalysis D) structuralism 8. A __________ psychologist works in prisons, jails, and other settings to assess inmates and assist in rehabilitation. A) clinical B) school C) biological D) forensic
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9. Which of the following ideas is the most compelling evidence against the idea of free will? A) Most of people’s behavior is deliberate and controlled. B) People often lack direct access to the causes of their behavior. C) Recent brain imaging studies have shown that readiness potential and conscious intention to behave co-occur. D) We select when, where, and how to assert our option to engage in one behavior rather than in another. 10. What famous American psychologist also heavily influenced the field of advertising? A) William James B) Carl Rogers C) B. F. Skinner D) John Watson
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