Which aspects of hunger are controlled by the lateral and ventromedial hypothalamus?

The desire to eat and the feeling of fullness.

One of the principal differences between ethical guidelines for human and animal research is...

Animals can be placed at much greater risk than humans.

Which statement about bulimia is true?

Bulimics tend to be overly concerned with their body image.

Which sentence most accurately describes sensory memory?

Perfectly stores all sensory input for a limited time.

Which of the following is the best analogy for how psychologists view consciousness?

A dimmer switch for a light fixture.

Which of the following is an example of random sampling?

Having a computer generate a random list of 100 students.

Which of the following are reasons why intrinsic motivation might be better than extrinsic?

Intrinsic might be more enduring.

Paralysis of the left arm might be explained by a problem in the...

Motor cortex in the frontal lobe of the right hemisphere.

One of your classmates remarks that "Ryan is all id." What does she likely mean?

Ryan frequently pursues immediate gratification.

The information-processing theory states that dreams...

Occur as the brain deals with daily events during REM sleep.

Some researchers consider developmental psychology an applied research topic because...

Researchers apply findings from other areas of psychology.

"Brain plasticity" refers to...

New connections forming to take over for damaged sections.

Gate-Control Theory refers to...

Which pain messages are perceived.

According to research, the most advantageous parenting style for children's development is...

Authoritative, because children have justifiable boundaries.

The cochlea is responsible for...

Transforming vibrations into neural signals.

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?

Buying a child a video game after she throws a tantrum.

Schachter's theory states what about the relationship between emotion & physiological reaction?

A combination of reactions & interpretation causes emotions.

Which of the following is the best example of prejudice?

Santiago dislikes cheerleaders.

Agonists are psychoactive drugs that...

Mimic the same effects as certain neurotransmitters.

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1
The balanced physiological state we are driven to attain by satisfying our needs is called...?
Primary satisfaction
Equilibrium
Self-actualization
Homeostasis
2
Which aspects of hunger are controlled by the lateral and ventromedial hypothalamus?
Body temperature and desire to eat.
Contraction and expansion of the stomach.
The desire to eat and the feeling of fullness.
The binge and purge cycle in bulimics.
3
Which of the following neurotransmitters allows you to have control over your muscles?
Thorazine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Dopamine
4
Wilhelm Wundt used a research methodology called...?
Structuralism
Introspection
Naturalistic observation
Inferential
5
Sandy scores a perfect 100 on a test everyone else fails. Graphically, the data would be...
A straight line
Positively skewed
Negatively skewed
Normal
6
The principal difference between a longitudinal study and a cross-sectional study is...
The number of participants involved.
The statistical methods employed to evaluate the data.
The time span of the study.
The developmental stage of the participants.
7
One of the principal differences between ethical guidelines for human and animal research is...
Humans can be deceived for experimental purposes.
Animals can be placed at much greater risk than humans.
Humans must be chosen much more carefully than animals.
Conditions for humans must be monitored more closely.
8
Which level of consciousness controls involuntary body processes?
Nonconscious level
Subconscious level
Autonomic level
Unconscious level
9
In which stage of cognitive development do infants learn object permanence?
Pre-operational
Conventional
Sensorimotor
Formal Operations
10
Theoretically, random assignment should eliminate...
Sampling error
Concerns over validity
Many confounding variables
The need for a representative sample
11
Which of the following attachment styles did Mary Ainsworth find most often in her research?
Authoritative
Avoidant
Authoritarian
Secure
12
You tense up after hearing scary music during a horror film. In this case, the music is a(n)...
UR
CR
US
CS
13
Which approach toward personality is the least deterministic?
Psychoanalytic
Humanistic
Behaviorist
Biological
14
Which method of therapy is most eclectic?
Token economy
Psychoanalytic
Client-centered
Psychodynamic
15
Which statement about bulimia is true?
All bulimics use vomiting to rid their bodies of calories.
The main cause of bulimia is society's emphasis on thinness.
Bulimics lose in excess of 15 percent of their body weight.
Bulimics tend to be overly concerned with their body image.
16
Which of the following is not an anxiety disorder?
Panic Disorder
Zoophobia
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Conversion Disorder
17
Which sentence most accurately describes sensory memory?
Decides which memories to encode in long-term memory.
Perfectly stores all sensory input for a limited time.
Records all incoming sensations, remembering them forever.
Encodes only sensations we are currently attending to.
18
Weber's Law determines...
Amplitude of sound waves
Absolute threshold
Level of subliminal messages
Just-noticeable difference
19
Which of the following is the best analogy for how psychologists view consciousness?
The ignition switch on a car.
A dimmer switch for a light fixture.
The on/off switch on a computer.
A circuit breaker that controls power to a house.
20
Which of the following psychologists might have described himself as a humanist?
John Watson
Abraham Maslow
Ivan Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
21
Which of the following is an example of random sampling?
Approaching any 50 students during 6th-period lunch.
Flipping a coin to assign students to two different tests.
Picking out of a hat to assign subjects to a condition.
Having a computer generate a random list of 100 students.
22
Which of the following are reasons why intrinsic motivation might be better than extrinsic?
Intrinsic is more effective with a wider range of people.
Intrinsic is higher on Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Intrinsic might be more enduring.
Intrinsic is easier and more convenient to provide.
23
Paralysis of the left arm might be explained by a problem in the...
Motor cortex in the occipital lobe in the right hemisphere.
Motor cortex in the frontal lobe of the right hemisphere.
Motor cortex in the parietal lobe in the left hemisphere.
Motor cortex in the frontal lobe in the left hemisphere.
24
One of your classmates remarks that "Ryan is all id." What does she likely mean?
Ryan frequently pursues immediate gratification.
Ryan is a perfectionist.
Ryan is a highly-ethical person.
Ryan uses a lot of defense mechanisms.
25
The information-processing theory states that dreams...
Occur as the brain deals with daily events during REM sleep.
Are by-products of how our brain processes information.
Occur only after stressful events.
Are representations of the information we encode daily.
26
Some researchers consider developmental psychology an applied research topic because...
It is more easily applied to people's lives than research.
Original research in this area is difficult.
Researchers apply findings from other areas of psychology.
Pure research is difficult to gain support for.
27
Phonemes and morphemes refer to...
Elements of language.
Basic elements of memories stored in long-term memory.
Two types of influences language has on thought.
Elements of telegraphic speech toddlers use.
28
Antidepressant drugs that treat mood disorders affect which type of neurotransmitter?
Acetylcholine
Endorphins
Serotonin
Adrenaline
29
"Brain plasticity" refers to...
Our adaptability to different problems.
The brain's ability to regrow damaged neurons.
New connections forming to take over for damaged sections.
The surface texture of the cerebral cortex.
30
Generating alternate hypotheses to explain a phenomenon demonstrates which Piagetian stage?
Abstract reasoning
Operational
Formal operations
Syllogistic
31
Gate-Control Theory refers to...
Blocking sound waves, causing some waves to be undetected.
Which pain messages are perceived.
Which sensory impulses are transmitted first.
How our minds use either bottom-up or top-down processing.
32
All of the following people are known for their theories of intelligences, EXCEPT...?
Thurstone
Flynn
Guilford
Gardner
33
According to research, the most advantageous parenting style for children's development is...
Securely attached, because parents will meet all needs.
Authoritative, because children have justifiable boundaries.
Authoritarian, because children learn boundaries quickly.
Permissive, because children need to explore.
34
Psychologists who draw from several different theoretical perspectives are known as...?
Flexible
Mixed
Eclectic
Open-minded
35
The cochlea is responsible for...
Transforming vibrations into neural signals.
Protecting the surface of the eye.
Transmitting vibrations to the hammer, anvil, and stirrup.
Sending messages to the brain about the body's orientation.
36
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
Assigning a student a detention for fighting.
Buying a child a video game after she throws a tantrum.
Depriving a prison inmate of sleep.
Going inside to escape a thunderstorm.
37
Schizophrenia is most likely to be treated with...?
Haldol
Lithium
Prozac
Valium
38
Schachter's theory states what about the relationship between emotion & physiological reaction?
Physiological reactions and emotions occur simultaneously.
Physiological reactions are caused simply by emotions.
A combination of reactions & interpretation causes emotions.
Emotions are caused simply by physiological reactions.
39
Which process involves counterconditioning?
Transference
Somatic therapy
Systematic desensitization
ECT
40
Who is credited with creating client-centered therapy?
Fritz Perls
Aaron Beck
Carl Rogers
Albert Ellis
41
Which brain scans should be used when studying connections between stimuli and brain processes?
EKG and CAT
MRI and CAT
CAT and EKG
PET and EEG
42
In most people, which of the following is a specific function of the left hemisphere?
Abstract reasoning
Spatial reasoning
Control of the left hand
Producing speech
43
Which of the following is the best example of prejudice?
Santiago dislikes cheerleaders.
Billy won't let girls play on his hockey team.
Mr. Tamp calls on boys more often than girls.
Ginny thinks all Asians are smart.
44
Parental involvement can have dramatic effects on all of the following human traits, EXCEPT...?
Motor development
Self-esteem
Reading ability
Intelligence
45
Agonists are psychoactive drugs that...
Produce tolerance to the drug without withdrawal symptoms.
Mimic the same effects as certain neurotransmitters.
Enhance the effects of certain opiates like heroin.
Mimic neurotransmitters and block their receptor sites.
46
Which of the following two sleep disorders occur most commonly?
Sleep Apnea and Narcolepsy
Night terrors and Sleep Apnea
Insomnia and Narcolepsy
Sleep Apnea and Insomnia
47
According to Erikson's theory, adolescents are primarily concerned in a search for...?
Affection
Autonomy
Identity
Career
48
To establish behaviorism as a paradigm of psychology, John Watson relied on the work of...?
B.F. Skinner
Sigmund Freud
Wilhelm Wundt
Ivan Pavlov
49
Juan hears voices that tell him to kill people. Juan is experiencing...
Compulsions
Delusions
Obsessions
Hallucinations
50
Which neurotransmitter is affected by opiates?
Serotonin
Endorphins
Dopamine
GABA
51
Which is NOT one of the big five personality traits?
Openness
Agreeableness
Honesty
Extraversion
52
Which of the following supports opponent-process theory of color vision?
parallel processing
color constancy
feature detection
afterimages
53
Which of the following is an example of the representativeness heuristic?
Making a judgment according to past experiences.
Believing younger people are more likely to start fights.
Judging a situation by a rule that is usually true.
Solving a problem by breaking it down into smaller parts.
54
The Flynn Effect is the finding that...
Linguistic skills decline with age.
Intelligence seems to increase with every generation.
Television has decreased intellectual performance.
The more people take a test, the better they tend to score.
55
What is the median of the following distribution: 6, 2, 9, 4, 7, 3?
6
5.5
4.5
5
56
Someone who has an external locus of control is likely to have...
A strong libido.
A positive self-concept.
A belief in luck.
A high sense of self-efficacy.
57
Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory has been criticized for being...
Appropriate for only female patients.
Unscientific and unverifiable
Too applicable for research settings.
Based on large groups, not individual cases.
58
Night Terrors and Somnambulism usually occur during which stage of sleep?
REM Sleep, but only later in the night.
Stage 1
REM Sleep
Stage 4
59
In the Milgram studies, the dependent measure was...?
The location of the learner.
The number of people in the group.
The instructions given by the experimenter.
The highest level of shock supposedly administered.
60
Which reinforcement schedule would most quickly teach a cat to jump through a hoop?
Variable Ratio
Fixed Interval
Continuous
Fixed Ratio
61
Ads are more effective when the communicators are: I. Attractive; II. Famous; III. Experts
II Only
II and III
I and II
I, II, and III
62
Redirecting unacceptable urges into more acceptable pursuits defines which defense mechanism?
Sublimation
Rationalization
Denial
Regression
63
Which of the following concepts is most integral to Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory?
Gestalt Theory
Behaviorism
Structuralism
The unconscious mind
64
Psychologists prefer the experimental method to other research methods because...
Experiments are more likely to support hypotheses.
It is easier to obtain a random sample.
Experiments result in statistically significant findings.
Experiments can show cause-effect relationships.
65
According to the nativist theory, language is acquired...
Using an inborn ability to learn language.
By parents reinforcing correct language use.
Best in the language and culture native to the family.
Only if instruction is provided in the native language.
66
Which kind of therapist is most likely to analyze a client's dreams?
Psychoanalytic
Humanistic
Behaviorist
Cognitive
67
Which of the following best describes the relationship between sensation and perception?
Sensation is in the senses while perception is in the brain.
Perception is an advanced form of sensation.
Sensation is mechanical, while perception is cognitive.
Sensation detects stimuli, perception interprets stimuli.
68
Depression is associated with low levels of...
Serotonin
Epinephrine
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
69
Perceived control over a stressful event results in...
More frustration regarding the stressful event.
Less reported stress.
Increased arousal.
More motivation to solve the stressful problem.
70
Behaviorists explain human thought and behavior as a result of...
Past conditioning
Individual choice
Biological processes
Unconscious behavioral impulses
71
Which of the following is most likely to reduce hostility between antagonistic groups?
Force the groups to spend a lot of time together.
Give groups a task that must be solved by working together.
Punish the groups whenever they treat each other badly.
Encourage them to avoid each other as much as possible.
72
Which concept from memory directly contradicts the belief that humans never forget anything?
Constructive Memory
Sensory Memory
Selective Attention
Recovered Memory
73
A therapist who uses whatever perspective "works best" for the patient is described as...
Functionalist
Humanist
Social-cultural
Eclectic
74
On a second date, Megan tells Francisco that she loves to watch Rugrats. This is called...?
In-group bias
Deindividuation
Open communication
Self-disclosure
75
If a test is reliable, it means that...
It is also valid.
It tests what it is supposed to test.
It yields consistent results.
It is given in the same way every time.
76
All schizophrenics suffer from...
Multiple personalities
Hallucinations
Compulsions
Depression
77
If you only had sight in one eye, which of the following depth cues could you NOT use?
Linear perspective
Convergence
Interposition
Texture gradient
78
You find a slug on the shed only after it rains. What kind of reinforcement schedule is this?
Continuous
Variable Interval
Fixed Interval
Variable Ratio
79
Blindness could result from damage to which cortex and lobe of the brain?
Visual cortex in the frontal lobe.
Visual cortex in the temporal lobe.
Visual cortex in the occipital lobe.
Cerebral cortex in the occipital lobe.
80
Which of the following is an example of a generalized reinforcer?
Money
Applause
Chocolate cake
High grades
81
A negative side-effect of ECT is...
Memory loss
Hysteria
Hallucinations
Tardive dyskinesia
82
Paul takes a test in the army to see if he would make a good pilot. Such a test is a(n)...?
Intelligence test
Standardized test
Aptitude test
Achievement test
83
Which of the following is not one of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences?
Practical
Linguistic
Spatial
Musical
84
Individual's recall tends be better for info that's personally relevant primarily due to
dual encoding
bottom up processing
visual imagery
self-reference effect

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Answers

1
The balanced physiological state we are driven to attain by satisfying our needs is called...?
Primary satisfaction
Equilibrium
Self-actualization
Homeostasis
2
Which aspects of hunger are controlled by the lateral and ventromedial hypothalamus?
Body temperature and desire to eat.
Contraction and expansion of the stomach.
The desire to eat and the feeling of fullness.
The binge and purge cycle in bulimics.
3
Which of the following neurotransmitters allows you to have control over your muscles?
Thorazine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Dopamine
4
Wilhelm Wundt used a research methodology called...?
Structuralism
Introspection
Naturalistic observation
Inferential
5
Sandy scores a perfect 100 on a test everyone else fails. Graphically, the data would be...
A straight line
Positively skewed
Negatively skewed
Normal
6
The principal difference between a longitudinal study and a cross-sectional study is...
The number of participants involved.
The statistical methods employed to evaluate the data.
The time span of the study.
The developmental stage of the participants.
7
One of the principal differences between ethical guidelines for human and animal research is...
Humans can be deceived for experimental purposes.
Animals can be placed at much greater risk than humans.
Humans must be chosen much more carefully than animals.
Conditions for humans must be monitored more closely.
8
Which level of consciousness controls involuntary body processes?
Nonconscious level
Subconscious level
Autonomic level
Unconscious level
9
In which stage of cognitive development do infants learn object permanence?
Pre-operational
Conventional
Sensorimotor
Formal Operations
10
Theoretically, random assignment should eliminate...
Sampling error
Concerns over validity
Many confounding variables
The need for a representative sample
11
Which of the following attachment styles did Mary Ainsworth find most often in her research?
Authoritative
Avoidant
Authoritarian
Secure
12
You tense up after hearing scary music during a horror film. In this case, the music is a(n)...
UR
CR
US
CS
13
Which approach toward personality is the least deterministic?
Psychoanalytic
Humanistic
Behaviorist
Biological
14
Which method of therapy is most eclectic?
Token economy
Psychoanalytic
Client-centered
Psychodynamic
15
Which statement about bulimia is true?
All bulimics use vomiting to rid their bodies of calories.
The main cause of bulimia is society's emphasis on thinness.
Bulimics lose in excess of 15 percent of their body weight.
Bulimics tend to be overly concerned with their body image.
16
Which of the following is not an anxiety disorder?
Panic Disorder
Zoophobia
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Conversion Disorder
17
Which sentence most accurately describes sensory memory?
Decides which memories to encode in long-term memory.
Perfectly stores all sensory input for a limited time.
Records all incoming sensations, remembering them forever.
Encodes only sensations we are currently attending to.
18
Weber's Law determines...
Amplitude of sound waves
Absolute threshold
Level of subliminal messages
Just-noticeable difference
19
Which of the following is the best analogy for how psychologists view consciousness?
The ignition switch on a car.
A dimmer switch for a light fixture.
The on/off switch on a computer.
A circuit breaker that controls power to a house.
20
Which of the following psychologists might have described himself as a humanist?
John Watson
Abraham Maslow
Ivan Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
21
Which of the following is an example of random sampling?
Approaching any 50 students during 6th-period lunch.
Flipping a coin to assign students to two different tests.
Picking out of a hat to assign subjects to a condition.
Having a computer generate a random list of 100 students.
22
Which of the following are reasons why intrinsic motivation might be better than extrinsic?
Intrinsic is more effective with a wider range of people.
Intrinsic is higher on Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Intrinsic might be more enduring.
Intrinsic is easier and more convenient to provide.
23
Paralysis of the left arm might be explained by a problem in the...
Motor cortex in the occipital lobe in the right hemisphere.
Motor cortex in the frontal lobe of the right hemisphere.
Motor cortex in the parietal lobe in the left hemisphere.
Motor cortex in the frontal lobe in the left hemisphere.
24
One of your classmates remarks that "Ryan is all id." What does she likely mean?
Ryan frequently pursues immediate gratification.
Ryan is a perfectionist.
Ryan is a highly-ethical person.
Ryan uses a lot of defense mechanisms.
25
The information-processing theory states that dreams...
Occur as the brain deals with daily events during REM sleep.
Are by-products of how our brain processes information.
Occur only after stressful events.
Are representations of the information we encode daily.
26
Some researchers consider developmental psychology an applied research topic because...
It is more easily applied to people's lives than research.
Original research in this area is difficult.
Researchers apply findings from other areas of psychology.
Pure research is difficult to gain support for.
27
Phonemes and morphemes refer to...
Elements of language.
Basic elements of memories stored in long-term memory.
Two types of influences language has on thought.
Elements of telegraphic speech toddlers use.
28
Antidepressant drugs that treat mood disorders affect which type of neurotransmitter?
Acetylcholine
Endorphins
Serotonin
Adrenaline
29
"Brain plasticity" refers to...
Our adaptability to different problems.
The brain's ability to regrow damaged neurons.
New connections forming to take over for damaged sections.
The surface texture of the cerebral cortex.
30
Generating alternate hypotheses to explain a phenomenon demonstrates which Piagetian stage?
Abstract reasoning
Operational
Formal operations
Syllogistic
31
Gate-Control Theory refers to...
Blocking sound waves, causing some waves to be undetected.
Which pain messages are perceived.
Which sensory impulses are transmitted first.
How our minds use either bottom-up or top-down processing.
32
All of the following people are known for their theories of intelligences, EXCEPT...?
Thurstone
Flynn
Guilford
Gardner
33
According to research, the most advantageous parenting style for children's development is...
Securely attached, because parents will meet all needs.
Authoritative, because children have justifiable boundaries.
Authoritarian, because children learn boundaries quickly.
Permissive, because children need to explore.
34
Psychologists who draw from several different theoretical perspectives are known as...?
Flexible
Mixed
Eclectic
Open-minded
35
The cochlea is responsible for...
Transforming vibrations into neural signals.
Protecting the surface of the eye.
Transmitting vibrations to the hammer, anvil, and stirrup.
Sending messages to the brain about the body's orientation.
36
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
Assigning a student a detention for fighting.
Buying a child a video game after she throws a tantrum.
Depriving a prison inmate of sleep.
Going inside to escape a thunderstorm.
37
Schizophrenia is most likely to be treated with...?
Haldol
Lithium
Prozac
Valium
38
Schachter's theory states what about the relationship between emotion & physiological reaction?
Physiological reactions and emotions occur simultaneously.
Physiological reactions are caused simply by emotions.
A combination of reactions & interpretation causes emotions.
Emotions are caused simply by physiological reactions.
39
Which process involves counterconditioning?
Transference
Somatic therapy
Systematic desensitization
ECT
40
Who is credited with creating client-centered therapy?
Fritz Perls
Aaron Beck
Carl Rogers
Albert Ellis
41
Which brain scans should be used when studying connections between stimuli and brain processes?
EKG and CAT
MRI and CAT
CAT and EKG
PET and EEG
42
In most people, which of the following is a specific function of the left hemisphere?
Abstract reasoning
Spatial reasoning
Control of the left hand
Producing speech
43
Which of the following is the best example of prejudice?
Santiago dislikes cheerleaders.
Billy won't let girls play on his hockey team.
Mr. Tamp calls on boys more often than girls.
Ginny thinks all Asians are smart.
44
Parental involvement can have dramatic effects on all of the following human traits, EXCEPT...?
Motor development
Self-esteem
Reading ability
Intelligence
45
Agonists are psychoactive drugs that...
Produce tolerance to the drug without withdrawal symptoms.
Mimic the same effects as certain neurotransmitters.
Enhance the effects of certain opiates like heroin.
Mimic neurotransmitters and block their receptor sites.
46
Which of the following two sleep disorders occur most commonly?
Sleep Apnea and Narcolepsy
Night terrors and Sleep Apnea
Insomnia and Narcolepsy
Sleep Apnea and Insomnia
47
According to Erikson's theory, adolescents are primarily concerned in a search for...?
Affection
Autonomy
Identity
Career
48
To establish behaviorism as a paradigm of psychology, John Watson relied on the work of...?
B.F. Skinner
Sigmund Freud
Wilhelm Wundt
Ivan Pavlov
49
Juan hears voices that tell him to kill people. Juan is experiencing...
Compulsions
Delusions
Obsessions
Hallucinations
50
Which neurotransmitter is affected by opiates?
Serotonin
Endorphins
Dopamine
GABA
51
Which is NOT one of the big five personality traits?
Openness
Agreeableness
Honesty
Extraversion
52
Which of the following supports opponent-process theory of color vision?
parallel processing
color constancy
feature detection
afterimages
53
Which of the following is an example of the representativeness heuristic?
Making a judgment according to past experiences.
Believing younger people are more likely to start fights.
Judging a situation by a rule that is usually true.
Solving a problem by breaking it down into smaller parts.
54
The Flynn Effect is the finding that...
Linguistic skills decline with age.
Intelligence seems to increase with every generation.
Television has decreased intellectual performance.
The more people take a test, the better they tend to score.
55
What is the median of the following distribution: 6, 2, 9, 4, 7, 3?
6
5.5
4.5
5
56
Someone who has an external locus of control is likely to have...
A strong libido.
A positive self-concept.
A belief in luck.
A high sense of self-efficacy.
57
Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory has been criticized for being...
Appropriate for only female patients.
Unscientific and unverifiable
Too applicable for research settings.
Based on large groups, not individual cases.
58
Night Terrors and Somnambulism usually occur during which stage of sleep?
REM Sleep, but only later in the night.
Stage 1
REM Sleep
Stage 4
59
In the Milgram studies, the dependent measure was...?
The location of the learner.
The number of people in the group.
The instructions given by the experimenter.
The highest level of shock supposedly administered.
60
Which reinforcement schedule would most quickly teach a cat to jump through a hoop?
Variable Ratio
Fixed Interval
Continuous
Fixed Ratio
61
Ads are more effective when the communicators are: I. Attractive; II. Famous; III. Experts
II Only
II and III
I and II
I, II, and III
62
Redirecting unacceptable urges into more acceptable pursuits defines which defense mechanism?
Sublimation
Rationalization
Denial
Regression
63
Which of the following concepts is most integral to Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory?
Gestalt Theory
Behaviorism
Structuralism
The unconscious mind
64
Psychologists prefer the experimental method to other research methods because...
Experiments are more likely to support hypotheses.
It is easier to obtain a random sample.
Experiments result in statistically significant findings.
Experiments can show cause-effect relationships.
65
According to the nativist theory, language is acquired...
Using an inborn ability to learn language.
By parents reinforcing correct language use.
Best in the language and culture native to the family.
Only if instruction is provided in the native language.
66
Which kind of therapist is most likely to analyze a client's dreams?
Psychoanalytic
Humanistic
Behaviorist
Cognitive
67
Which of the following best describes the relationship between sensation and perception?
Sensation is in the senses while perception is in the brain.
Perception is an advanced form of sensation.
Sensation is mechanical, while perception is cognitive.
Sensation detects stimuli, perception interprets stimuli.
68
Depression is associated with low levels of...
Serotonin
Epinephrine
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
69
Perceived control over a stressful event results in...
More frustration regarding the stressful event.
Less reported stress.
Increased arousal.
More motivation to solve the stressful problem.
70
Behaviorists explain human thought and behavior as a result of...
Past conditioning
Individual choice
Biological processes
Unconscious behavioral impulses
71
Which of the following is most likely to reduce hostility between antagonistic groups?
Force the groups to spend a lot of time together.
Give groups a task that must be solved by working together.
Punish the groups whenever they treat each other badly.
Encourage them to avoid each other as much as possible.
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Which concept from memory directly contradicts the belief that humans never forget anything?
Constructive Memory
Sensory Memory
Selective Attention
Recovered Memory
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A therapist who uses whatever perspective "works best" for the patient is described as...
Functionalist
Humanist
Social-cultural
Eclectic
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On a second date, Megan tells Francisco that she loves to watch Rugrats. This is called...?
In-group bias
Deindividuation
Open communication
Self-disclosure
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If a test is reliable, it means that...
It is also valid.
It tests what it is supposed to test.
It yields consistent results.
It is given in the same way every time.
76
All schizophrenics suffer from...
Multiple personalities
Hallucinations
Compulsions
Depression
77
If you only had sight in one eye, which of the following depth cues could you NOT use?
Linear perspective
Convergence
Interposition
Texture gradient
78
You find a slug on the shed only after it rains. What kind of reinforcement schedule is this?
Continuous
Variable Interval
Fixed Interval
Variable Ratio
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Blindness could result from damage to which cortex and lobe of the brain?
Visual cortex in the frontal lobe.
Visual cortex in the temporal lobe.
Visual cortex in the occipital lobe.
Cerebral cortex in the occipital lobe.
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Which of the following is an example of a generalized reinforcer?
Money
Applause
Chocolate cake
High grades
81
A negative side-effect of ECT is...
Memory loss
Hysteria
Hallucinations
Tardive dyskinesia
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Paul takes a test in the army to see if he would make a good pilot. Such a test is a(n)...?
Intelligence test
Standardized test
Aptitude test
Achievement test
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Which of the following is not one of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences?
Practical
Linguistic
Spatial
Musical
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Individual's recall tends be better for info that's personally relevant primarily due to
dual encoding
bottom up processing
visual imagery
self-reference effect