Question 1

Which of the following best describes the four primary goals of psychology as a science?

Accepted Answer

Description, Explanation, Prediction, Control

Question 2

Wilhelm Wundt is considered the 'father of psychology' because he:

Accepted Answer

Established the first psychology laboratory and applied scientific principles to the study of the mind

Question 3

Which psychological perspective emphasizes the influence of unconscious drives and early childhood experiences?

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic perspective

Question 4

A psychologist is interested in how people adapt to their environments and how mental processes help them survive. This psychologist is most likely following which early school of thought?

Accepted Answer

Functionalism

Question 5

Which of the following is a key difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

Accepted Answer

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication, while a psychologist typically cannot.

Question 6

Which research method involves watching subjects in their natural environment without interference?

Accepted Answer

Naturalistic observation

Question 7

A researcher finds that as the number of hours spent studying increases, exam scores also increase. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A positive correlation

Question 8

In an experiment, the variable that is deliberately manipulated by the researcher is called the:

Accepted Answer

Independent variable

Question 9

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of the placebo effect?

Accepted Answer

A participant reports reduced pain after receiving a sugar pill, believing it to be real medication.

Question 10

A psychologist wants to ensure that neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is in the experimental or control group. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A double-blind study

Question 11

Which of the following is a measure of central tendency that is most affected by extreme scores?

Accepted Answer

The mean

Question 12

A frequency distribution that is shaped like a bell and is symmetrical is called:

Accepted Answer

A normal curve

Question 13

If a test consistently produces the same results when administered to the same people under the same conditions, the test is said to be:

Accepted Answer

Reliable

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of applied research?

Accepted Answer

Developing a new study method for students based on memory research

Question 15

Which ethical guideline requires that participants be told the true nature of a study after it is completed?

Accepted Answer

Debriefing

Question 16

A psychologist is analyzing data and finds $$p \u003c .05. $$What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The results are statistically significant and unlikely due to chance.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the main advantage of using nonhuman animals in psychological research?

Accepted Answer

Researchers can control more variables and study long-term effects more easily.

Question 18

A researcher wants to study a rare psychological condition in detail. Which research method is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Case study

Question 19

Which of the following is a key feature of the cognitive perspective in psychology?

Accepted Answer

Focus on memory, intelligence, perception, and problem solving

Question 20

A psychologist uses interviews, open-ended survey questions, and participant diaries to gather data. This psychologist is most likely collecting:

Accepted Answer

Qualitative data

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