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_______________ is a systematic approach to gathering knowledge through careful observation and experimentation.
a. Science
b. Research
c. Education
d. Philosophy
a. Science
“Psychology is the science of behavior.” What is wrong with this definition?
a. The definition is too broad. Psychology is the study of human behavior.
b. This definition is incorrect. Psychology is the science of mental disorders.
c. This definition is incorrect. Psychology is the science of mental processes.
d. This definition is too narrow. Psychology is also the science of mental processes.
d. This definition is too narrow. Psychology is also the science of mental processes.
_______________ statistics are used to organize and present a set of data, often through tables, graphs, and charts.
a. Descriptive
b. Experimental
c. Inferential
d. Operational
a. Descriptive
The practice of _______________ was an early approach to explaining the functions of the brain that involved analyzing the pattern of bumps on a person’s skull.
a. alchemy
b. trephination
c. tarantism
d. phrenology
d. phrenology
After their release into a synapse, neurotransmitters that do not attach to the receiving neuron’s receptor sites are reabsorbed into the sending neuron in a process called:
a. reabsorption.
b. reuse.
c. reuptake.
d. recycling.
c. reuptake.
Failing to identify the proper source of information is considered:
a. cheating.
b. plagiarism.
c. citing.
d. paraphrasing.
b. plagiarism
Which is a correct list of the goals of psychology?
a. describe, explain, model, and control
b. describe, explain, predict, and change
c. model, explain, control, and change
d. explain, control, change, and analyze
b. describe, explain, predict, and change
A(n) _______________ definition states the precise manner in which a variable is to be defined and measured.
a. theoretical
b. formal
c. critical
d. operational
d. operational
_______________ might be able to detect tumors based on its use of X-rays and ability to produce cross-sectional images of the brain.
a. Computerized axial tomography (CAT)
b. An electroencephalogram (EEG)
c. Positron emission tomography (PET)
d. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
a. Computerized axial tomography (CAT)
Which part of the neuron is branchlike in structure and receives messages from other neurons?
a. cell body
b. axon
c. myelin sheath
d. dendrite
d. dendrite
_______________ is the largest specialization in psychology.
a. Clinical/Counseling
b. Industrial/Organizational
c. Social/Personality
d. Biology and Experimental
a. Clinical/Counseling
Nature refers to one’s _______________, while nurture refers to one’s _______________.
a. environment; genes
b. genes; environment
c. personality; behaviors
d. behaviors; personality
b. genes; environment
The attributes of a _______________ sample mirror those of the population of interest.
a. realistic
b. reflective
c. prototypical
d. representative
d. representative
Rosa is participating in a study in which she will have her brain activity monitored while she completes a puzzle. The researcher explains to Rosa that a radioactive substance called a tracer will be injected into her bloodstream to allow her brain activity to be tracked. What type of brain scan is Rosa about to receive?
a. computerized axial tomography (CAT)
b. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
c. electroencephalogram (EEG)
d. positron emission tomography (PET)
d. positron emission tomography (PET)
Myelin sheath covers the axon in segments, leaving small portions of the axon exposed. These exposed areas are called:
a. axon terminals.
b. dendrites.
c. synaptic gaps.
d. nodes of Ranvier.
d. nodes of Ranvier.
Students who want to study smart would use all of the following techniques EXCEPT:
a. skimming the material to identify main ideas and concepts.
b. creating an outline to help organize their studying.
c. teaching someone else the material.
d. studying in long, intense sessions close to the time they will be tested.
d. studying in long, intense sessions close to the time they will be tested.
Dr. Riley argues that psychology strives to determine the purpose of thought and behavior. “How do these things assist us with our lives?” she asks. Dr. Riley’s view is MOST consistent with psychology’s school of:
a. functionalism.
b. structuralism.
c. behaviorism.
d. humanism.
a. functionalism.
_______________ statistics allow researchers to predict the probability of events occurring in the future.
a. Descriptive
b. Experimental
c. Inferential
d. Operational
c. Inferential
Dr. Charles is using _______________ when she uses a powerful field to track changes in the brain’s blood-oxygen levels.
a. positron emission tomography (PET)
b. computerized axial tomography (CAT)
c. functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
d. electroencephalogram (EEG)
c. functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
The neurotransmitter _______________ is involved in regulating mood and appetite.
a. dopamine
b. norepinephrine
c. serotonin
d. glutamate
c. serotonin
How does pseudopsychology differ from psychology?
a. Pseudopsychology tries to predict behavior and events.
b. Pseudopsychology makes specific assertions that cannot be refuted.
c. Psychology is supported by objective evidence.
d. Psychology makes broad and vague assertions that cannot be refuted.
c. Psychology is supported by objective evidence.
Which statement BEST captures the goal of structuralism?
a. It seeks to identify what comprises the mind.
b. It seeks to understand the purpose of the mind.
c. It seeks to describe observable behavior.
d. It seeks to understand the influence of the unconscious mind.
a. It seeks to identify what comprises the mind.
As part of his senior project, Kevin is conducting a survey of eating attitudes and behaviors among young adults. Kevin distributes questionnaires to 150 randomly selected students enrolled in lower-level psychology courses at his university. These students make up Kevin’s _______________. Young adults in general constitute Kevin’s _______________.
a. population; sample
b. sample; population
c. control group; experimental group
d. experimental group; control group
b. sample; population
Jasmine is a participant in a sleep study. In order to monitor her brain activity, Dr. Collins places a cap filled with electrodes on Jasmine’s head. What is Dr. Collins using?
a. positron emission tomography (PET)
b. magnetic resonance imaging MRI)
c. electroencephalogram (EEG)
d. functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
c. electroencephalogram (EEG)
_______________ is a neurotransmitter that plays a central role in learning and memory. It increases the likelihood that a neuron will fire an action potential, which classifies it as _______________.
a. GABA; inhibitory
b. GABA; excitatory
c. Glutamate; inhibitory
d. Glutamate; excitatory
d. Glutamate; excitatory