Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main focus of human behavior according to psychological schools of thought?

Accepted Answer

Explaining how humans adapt to their environment and interact with others.

Question 2

A psychologist is conducting an experiment to test the effect of sleep deprivation on memory recall. Which of the following best represents the independent variable in this study?

Accepted Answer

The amount of sleep participants receive.

Question 3

Which research method is most appropriate for determining cause-and-effect relationships?

Accepted Answer

Experimental method.

Question 4

A psychologist wants to study the relationship between stress and academic performance. She collects data from students using questionnaires. What type of research method is she using?

Accepted Answer

Survey.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Participants must be informed about their rights and give consent.

Question 6

In an experiment, what is the purpose of a control group?

Accepted Answer

To provide a baseline for comparison with the experimental group.

Question 7

Which brain structure is primarily responsible for regulating basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate?

Accepted Answer

Medulla.

Question 8

A patient suffers damage to the frontal lobe of the brain. Which of the following symptoms is most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty with decision-making and impulse control.

Question 9

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements?

Accepted Answer

Somatic nervous system.

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the function of the occipital lobe?

Accepted Answer

Processing visual information.

Question 11

A researcher wants to study the effect of caffeine on reaction time. She randomly assigns participants to receive either caffeine or a placebo and measures their reaction times. What type of experimental design is this?

Accepted Answer

Randomized controlled trial.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a function of the parietal lobe?

Accepted Answer

Regulating heart rate.

Question 13

Which equation best represents the calculation of the mean ($\mu$) for a set of scores $x_1, x_2, ..., x_n$?

Accepted Answer

$\mu = \frac{\sum_{i=1}^{n} x_i}{n}$

Question 14

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the use of a double-blind procedure in psychological research?

Accepted Answer

Neither the participants nor the experimenters know who receives the treatment.

Question 15

Which structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain and allows communication between them?

Accepted Answer

Corpus callosum.

Question 16

A psychologist is interested in studying behavior in a natural setting without interference. Which research method should she use?

Accepted Answer

Naturalistic observation.

Question 17

Which of the following is a common misconception about correlation?

Accepted Answer

Correlation implies causation.

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the function of the amygdala?

Accepted Answer

Processing emotions such as fear and aggression.

Question 19

Which equation represents the calculation of standard deviation ($\sigma$) for a set of scores $x_1, x_2, ..., x_n$ with mean $\mu$?

Accepted Answer

$\sigma = \sqrt{\frac{\sum_{i=1}^{n} (x_i - \mu)^2}{n}}$

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the difference between the central and peripheral nervous systems?

Accepted Answer

The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system includes all other nerves.

Study Guide: Introduction, Research Methods, and Neuroscience in Psychology

Study Guide - Practice Questions

Study Guide - Flashcards