Question 1

The idea that knowledge should be acquired through observation is referred to as

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A)   structuralism.
B)   empiricism.
C)   functionalism.
D)   nativism.

Question 2

Taken as a whole, the text's review of the early "schools" of psychology BEST reflects which one unifying theme in psychology?

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A)   people's experience of the world is highly subjective
B)   psychology is theoretically diverse
C)   behavior is shaped by cultural heritage
D)   heredity and environment jointly influence behavior

Question 3

The "Q" in the SQ3R method of studying refers to which of the following?

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A)   question
B)   quiet
C)   quantify
D)   quiz

Question 4

When Watson proposed that psychology should only study observable behaviors and not consciousness he was emphasizing the unifying theme that

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A)   behavior is influenced by multiple causes.
B)   people's experience of the world is highly subjective.
C)   psychology should use theories.
D)   psychology should be empirical.

Question 5

A psychologist who studies attitude formation and change would probably be considered a(n) ____________________ psychologist.

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The answer of A psychologist who studies attitude formation and...

Question 6

Widely shared customs, beliefs, values, and norms refer to which of the following?

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A)   ideographic nature
B)   culture
C)   ontogeny
D)   phylogeny

Question 7

That you normally use a knife, fork, and spoon to eat dinner BEST reflects your

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A)   evolutionary background.
B)   subjective thoughts concerning proper behavior.
C)   objective thoughts concerning proper behavior.
D)   cultural heritage.

Question 8

One reason why psychological research has ignored ethnic minorities in non-Western societies is because ____________________ research is often costly and time consuming.

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The answer of One reason why psychological research has ignored...

Question 9

A multifactorial approach to explaining your performance in a course would MOST likely focus on

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A)   personal factors more than situational factors.
B)   situational factors more than personal factors.
C)   both personal and situational factors.
D)   the relationship between you and your professor.

Question 10

Functionalists relied heavily on the method of introspection to understand the nature and function of conscious processes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is good advice for taking multiple choice exams?

Accepted Answer

A)   Remember, if "all of the above" is an option, it must be correct.
B)   Remember to continue to read all options even after you find your anticipated answer.
C)   Remember, options that use qualified statements such as "often, sometimes and may" tend to be incorrect.
D)   Remember, options that use broad generalizations such as "always, never and must" tend to be correct.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT good advice for improving your test-taking ability?

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A)   Don't change answers on a multiple-choice test; your first answer is usually your best.
B)   Don't waste time thinking too much about difficult-to-answer questions.
C)   Don't "read things into" test items-that is, make an item more complicated than it is.
D)   If you have time left after you've answered all the questions, go back and review the test.

Question 13

Based on Harold Kelley's research, if you are led to believe that you are going to hear a lecture given by a cold and strict instructor, you

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A)   will probably not be affected much by this expectation unless the instructor is, in fact, cold and strict.
B)   will probably perceive the instructor as being cold and distant.
C)   will probably not be affected unless you are allowed to compare the instructor to one who is warm and friendly.
D)   may perceive the instructor as cold and strict, but only if the lecture topic is interesting to you.

Question 14

Which of the following MOST accurately describes the enduring influence of structuralism and functionalism on psychology today?

Accepted Answer

A)   neither structuralism nor functionalism exerted a long-lasting influence on psychology
B)   both structuralism and functionalism exerted a long-lasting influence on psychology
C)   only structuralism exerted a long-lasting influence on psychology
D)   only functionalism exerted a long-lasting influence on psychology

Question 15

Contemporary psychologists generally assume that human behavior is determined by:

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A)   heredity
B)   environment
C)   heredity and environment acting jointly
D)   heredity, environment, and free will

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT good advice for getting more out of lectures?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ask questions during the lecture.
B)   Try to record the lecturer's comments verbatim.
C)   When the material is especially complex, read ahead on the topic to be covered in class.
D)   During the lecture, try to anticipate what's coming next and search for deeper meanings.

Question 17

Which of the following is one of the text's unifying themes related to psychology as a field of study?

Accepted Answer

A)   people's experience of the world is highly subjective
B)   psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context
C)   heredity and environment jointly influence behavior
D)   behavior is determined by multiple causes

Question 18

According to modern cognitive psychologists, critical thinking has two main components: the cognitive component, and the ____________________ component.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to modern cognitive psychologists, critical thinking...

Question 19

Which of the following approaches do researchers in psychology take to address the fact that our experiences of the world are highly subjective?

Accepted Answer

A)   They also try to remain somewhat subjective.
B)   They try to simplify their research problems.
C)   They consistently apply the scientific method.
D)   They emphasize the study of internal mechanisms.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT good advice for improving your test-taking ability?

Accepted Answer

A)   Check for hidden complexities in simple-looking questions.
B)   Review the test if you have time left after completing the test.
C)   Make sure you use your time efficiently and will have enough time to complete the test.
D)   Don't waste too much time pondering difficult-to-answer questions.

Exam 2: The Evolution of Psychology Part 2

A psychologist who studies attitude formation and change would probably be considered a(n) ____________________ psychologist.

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Which of the following MOST accurately describes the enduring influence of structuralism and functionalism on psychology today?

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Which of the following is NOT good advice for improving your test-taking ability?

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Based on Harold Kelley's research, if you are led to believe that you are going to hear a lecture given by a cold and strict instructor, you

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Taken as a whole, the text's review of the early "schools" of psychology BEST reflects which one unifying theme in psychology?

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When Watson proposed that psychology should only study observable behaviors and not consciousness he was emphasizing the unifying theme that

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The idea that knowledge should be acquired through observation is referred to as

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Which of the following is NOT good advice for getting more out of lectures?

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Functionalists relied heavily on the method of introspection to understand the nature and function of conscious processes.

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That you normally use a knife, fork, and spoon to eat dinner BEST reflects your

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Which of the following is good advice for taking multiple choice exams?

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Which of the following approaches do researchers in psychology take to address the fact that our experiences of the world are highly subjective?

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According to modern cognitive psychologists, critical thinking has two main components: the cognitive component, and the ____________________ component.

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The "Q" in the SQ3R method of studying refers to which of the following?

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Widely shared customs, beliefs, values, and norms refer to which of the following?

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Which of the following is NOT good advice for improving your test-taking ability?

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A multifactorial approach to explaining your performance in a course would MOST likely focus on

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One reason why psychological research has ignored ethnic minorities in non-Western societies is because ____________________ research is often costly and time consuming.

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Which of the following is one of the text's unifying themes related to psychology as a field of study?

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