Question 1

According to ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, which of the following bodily fluids was associated with a calm, relaxed, and content personality?

Accepted Answer

Phlegm

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the main focus of structuralism as developed by Wilhelm Wundt and Edward Titchener?

Accepted Answer

Analyzing conscious experience by breaking it down into basic elements

Question 3

Darwin’s theory of natural selection influenced psychology by suggesting that:

Accepted Answer

Behaviour is shaped by natural selection to help ancestors survive

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of an operational definition in psychological research?

Accepted Answer

Measuring intelligence by the score on a standardized IQ test

Question 5

A researcher wants to ensure that their findings can be applied to people outside their study sample. Which research criterion are they most concerned with?

Accepted Answer

Generalizability

Question 6

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of epigenetics?

Accepted Answer

A person’s gene expression changes after experiencing trauma, affecting their behaviour

Question 7

In the context of behaviourism, what did John Watson believe should be the primary focus of psychological research?

Accepted Answer

Observable behaviour

Question 8

Which of the following statements about the nature vs. nurture debate is most accurate according to modern psychology?

Accepted Answer

Both genetics and environment interact to influence behaviour

Question 9

Which of the following is a key ethical principle in psychological research involving human participants?

Accepted Answer

Participants must provide informed consent before participating

Question 10

A psychologist is studying the effects of a new teaching method on student performance. To avoid experimenter bias, which technique should they use?

Accepted Answer

Double-blind procedure

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the main idea of Gestalt psychology?

Accepted Answer

The whole of perception and experience is greater than the sum of its parts

Question 12

According to the study materials, which of the following is an example of intergenerational trauma?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms of PTSD are passed down to the next generation through changes in DNA

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the function of the corpus callosum in the brain?

Accepted Answer

Connects the two hemispheres of the brain and enables communication between them

Question 14

A researcher claims that their new therapy is effective based on a few personal stories from clients. This is an example of which type of poor research practice?

Accepted Answer

Anecdotal evidence

Question 15

Which of the following formulas best represents the relationship between genotype, environment, and phenotype?

Accepted Answer

$$Genotype + Environment = Phenotype$$

Question 16

Which of the following is a key difference between monozygotic and dizygotic twins in behavioural genetics studies?

Accepted Answer

Monozygotic twins are genetically identical, dizygotic twins are not

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the main focus of positive psychology?

Accepted Answer

Focusing on improving well-being, self-acceptance, and positive relationships

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a variable that could be operationalized in a psychological experiment?

Accepted Answer

Happiness measured by the number of times a person smiles in an hour

Question 19

According to Donald Hebb’s theory, what happens when two neurons are repeatedly activated together?

Accepted Answer

The connection between them is strengthened, making recall and understanding easier

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the main goal of applied psychology?

Accepted Answer

To use psychological methods and findings to solve real-world problems

Foundations and Biological Bases of Psychology: Scientific Origins, Research Principles, and Genetics

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