Chapter 1 Quiz: The Science of Psychology

Question 1

Ppl in Group A drive virtually. PPl in Group # do same but send 3 texts, accidents are recorded. Independent variable is

Accepted Answer

Texting

Question 2

Bri wants to find an explanation for the behavior of her lab rats in her study. Which step is she currently focusing on?

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Testing a hypothesis

Question 3

Dr. Colton identifies himself with the largest sub field of psychology. What kind of psychologist is he?

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Clinical

Question 4

In the stereotypes-and-athletes study, who was the control group?

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Those students who completed the survey after the intelligence test

Question 5

Psychologist that ignored the whole consciousness issue and returned to a study focused on observable behavior

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John Watson

Question 6

Micah has been diagnosed with a psychological disorder that is best addressed with meds. He would benefit seeing a ____.

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Psychiatrist

Question 7

The famous study of Phineas Gage, who survived when a metal rod pierced his skull, is an example of a ____.

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Case study

Question 8

In the definition of psychology, the term behavior means _______.

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Overt actions and reactions

Question 9

perspective that best explains the bystander effect where ppl will be less likely to help others bc of other ppl nearby

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Sociocultural

Question 10

Double-blind studies control for _____.

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The placebo effect and the experimenter effect

Question 11

If Dr. Byers uses an eclectic approach in her clinical treatment of children, what is it that she is doing?

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She is using a combination of perspectives to treat different clients

Question 12

psychologist interested in finding out why married ppl seem to look like eachother overtime is interested in the goal of

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Explanation

Question 13

Who is considered to be the father of African American psychology?

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Francis Cecil Sumner

Question 14

Researcher has assistant do a study on her behalf; asks to share results anonymously and not include names with scores

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Double-blind experiment

Question 15

What options does Mr. Calvin have if his student is almost done with the experiment but wants to quit bc she is bored?

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He must let her go and find another participant

Question 16

Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalysis focused on ______.

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Early childhood experiences

Question 17

Which perspective is referred to as the “third force” and focuses on people’s freedom of choice in determining behavior

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Humanism

Question 18

A researcher finds that as participants increased the hours they exercised, their overall weight decreased. Example of a

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Negative correlation

Question 19

Bethany decides to order a golf bracelet because of a famous person, where was her error in critical thinking criteria

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Authority or expertise does not make the claims of the authority true.

Question 20

Which step of the scientific approach is derived from the goal of description?

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Perceiving a question

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