Question 1

It is the year 2031,ten years since you received a doctorate in psychology,and twenty since you took that first test in introductory psychology.Now a professor yourself,you wish to tell your own students how the field has changed since you began your study of psychology.Based on your text's discussion,which developments in the science might you highlight?

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Question 2

_____ is defined as the systematic inquiry aimed at the discovery of new knowledge.

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A)   Theory
B)   Critical thinking
C)   Coherent observation
D)   Research D

Question 3

_____ is a procedure used to study the structure of the mind in which subjects are asked to describe in detail what they are experiencing when they are exposed to a stimulus.

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A)   Inner perception
B)   Introspection
C)   Internal observation
D)   Intervention

Question 4

Dr.Gigliotti is conducting an in-depth,intensive investigation of a patient with dissociative identity disorder.He uses psychological tests and interviews to better understand the patient.Dr.Gigliotti is undertaking a(n) :

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A)   survey research.
B)   archival research.
C)   case study.
D)   naturalistic observation.

Question 5

Experimental group is to control group what _____ is to _____.

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A)   treatment;no treatment
B)   no treatment;treatment
C)   independent variable;dependent variable
D)   dependent variable;independent variable

Question 6

How do clinical and counseling psychology differ?

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A)   Clinical psychology requires more advanced study than does counseling psychology.
B)   Clinical psychologists have a PhD or an MD degree,whereas counseling psychologists have a PsyD degree.
C)   Counseling psychologists deal with problems that are more specific than the problems that clinical psychologists deal with.
D)   Clinical and counseling psychology are synonymous.

Question 7

When a researcher debriefs her participants,she:

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A)   reveals the outcome of the study.
B)   provides a detailed explanation of the study.
C)   tells them they can stop taking part at any time.
D)   assures the participants of confidentiality.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the three newer branches of psychology's family tree?

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A)   Counseling psychology
B)   Behavioral genetics
C)   Evolutionary psychology
D)   Clinical neuropsychology A

Question 9

Which of the following figures best approximates the number of major perspectives in psychology?

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A)   One or two
B)   About five
C)   A dozen or so
D)   As many as there are psychologists B

Question 10

The approach used by psychologists to systematically acquire knowledge and understanding about behavior and other phenomena of interest is called:

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A)   the trial and error method.
B)   the informed speculation method.
C)   the scientific method.
D)   the educated guessing method.

Question 11

Archival research:
Description: existing data or records are used to test a hypothesis

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Question 12

Penny is a recovering drug addict.Her treatment program emphasizes the influence of her environment-"people,places,and things"-on her use of her drug of choice.Her program reflects the _____ perspective in psychology.

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A)   psychodynamic
B)   behavioral
C)   cognitive
D)   neuroscience

Question 13

Counseling psychologists are more likely than clinical psychologists to practice in:

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A)   hospitals.
B)   laboratories.
C)   offices.
D)   colleges.

Question 14

One disadvantage of using surveys to collect data is that participants may be unaware of their feelings or attitudes.

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Question 15

Which of the following descriptive research methods is incorrectly matched with an advantage?

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A)   Archival research-inexpensive
B)   Naturalistic observation-examines behavior in the "real world"
C)   Survey-small sample can give accurate picture of much larger population
D)   Case study-it controls any of the factors of interest

Question 16

Evolutionary psychology,behavioral genetics,and clinical neuropsychology are three growing fields on the frontiers of today's psychology.Briefly describe each of these fields and suggest a topic that a psychologist in each might investigate.

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Question 17

Dr.Quinones studies the achievement motivation of junior high school students.He asserts that such motivation mainly reflects the parenting and educational practices the students have experienced.This statement is most directly related to the _____ issue;Dr.Quinones' position is toward the _____ end of the continuum.

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A)   nature vs.nurture;nature
B)   nature vs.nurture;nurture
C)   observable behavior vs.internal mental processes;observable behavior
D)   observable behavior vs.internal mental processes;internal mental processes

Question 18

A single-sentence definition of psychology may be misleading because:

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A)   it is very difficult to study the mind and behavior scientifically.
B)   psychology is a narrower,more specific field than a general definition might suggest.
C)   psychologists disagree on how broad psychology should really be.
D)   the discipline of psychology really has no core or center.

Question 19

A pharmaceutical company is conducting an experiment to test the effectiveness of a tricyclic antidepressant.Which of the following,if true,would indicate that the experimenters used a placebo?

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A)   The participants were assigned to the experimental or control groups by drawing lots.
B)   The participants were informed about the medication they would be taking and its possible side effects before starting the treatment.
C)   The participants in both groups did not know if they were getting a real or a false treatment.
D)   The research assistants who administered the drugs were asked to establish rapport with the participants.

Question 20

Suggest (a)two variables that are most likely positively correlated;two variables that are most likely negatively correlated;and (c)two variables that are probably uncorrelated.

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Dr.Gigliotti is conducting an in-depth,intensive investigation of a patient with dissociative identity disorder.He uses psychological tests and interviews to better understand the patient.Dr.Gigliotti is undertaking a(n) :

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Experimental group is to control group what _ is to _.

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How do clinical and counseling psychology differ?

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When a researcher debriefs her participants,she:

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three newer branches of psychology's family tree?

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Which of the following figures best approximates the number of major perspectives in psychology?

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The approach used by psychologists to systematically acquire knowledge and understanding about behavior and other phenomena of interest is called:

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Penny is a recovering drug addict.Her treatment program emphasizes the influence of her environment-"people,places,and things"-on her use of her drug of choice.Her program reflects the _____ perspective in psychology.

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Counseling psychologists are more likely than clinical psychologists to practice in:

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One disadvantage of using surveys to collect data is that participants may be unaware of their feelings or attitudes.

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Which of the following descriptive research methods is incorrectly matched with an advantage?

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Evolutionary psychology,behavioral genetics,and clinical neuropsychology are three growing fields on the frontiers of today's psychology.Briefly describe each of these fields and suggest a topic that a psychologist in each might investigate.

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A single-sentence definition of psychology may be misleading because:

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A pharmaceutical company is conducting an experiment to test the effectiveness of a tricyclic antidepressant.Which of the following,if true,would indicate that the experimenters used a placebo?

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Suggest (a)two variables that are most likely positively correlated;two variables that are most likely negatively correlated;and (c)two variables that are probably uncorrelated.

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Dr.Gigliotti is conducting an in-depth,intensive investigation of a patient with dissociative identity disorder.He uses psychological tests and interviews to better understand the patient.Dr.Gigliotti is undertaking a(n) :

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Experimental group is to control group what _____ is to _____.

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How do clinical and counseling psychology differ?

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When a researcher debriefs her participants,she:

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three newer branches of psychology's family tree?

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Penny is a recovering drug addict.Her treatment program emphasizes the influence of her environment-"people,places,and things"-on her use of her drug of choice.Her program reflects the _____ perspective in psychology.

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Counseling psychologists are more likely than clinical psychologists to practice in:

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One disadvantage of using surveys to collect data is that participants may be unaware of their feelings or attitudes.

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Which of the following descriptive research methods is incorrectly matched with an advantage?

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Suggest (a)two variables that are most likely positively correlated;two variables that are most likely negatively correlated;and (c)two variables that are probably uncorrelated.

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