GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY MODULE 2 EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ | 2026/2027
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OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY MODULE
2 EXAM | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED A+ | 2026/2027
GUIDE | PORTAGE LEARNING
2026/2027
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QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS EDITION
TOPICS COVERED
Research Methods in Psychology States of Consciousness
Biological Bases of Behavior Learning & Conditioning
Sensation & Perception
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Q1 Question 1 of 50
A graduate student at a university clinic wants to test whether a new study-skills workshop improves
first-year students' exam scores. She randomly assigns 60 volunteers either to attend the workshop
for three weeks or to watch a neutral documentary of equal length. Which research design best
describes her study?
A. Randomized controlled experiment with an experimental and control group
B. Correlational study using existing records
C. Naturalistic observation in a classroom setting
D. Cross-sectional survey of self-reported grades
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Random assignment to a workshop group versus a control group, plus manipulation of the independent
variable, defines a true experiment. A correlational study would measure existing relationships without
manipulation, and naturalistic observation does not involve intervention, so the experimental design is the
correct choice.
Q2 Question 2 of 50
A researcher finds that students who sleep fewer than six hours per night report higher levels of
anxiety than students who sleep eight hours. She concludes that lack of sleep causes increased
anxiety. What is the most significant flaw in this conclusion?
A. Correlation does not establish causation because a third variable could account for the
relationship
B. The participant pool was probably too small
C. The dependent variable was not operationalized
D. The study lacked a control group
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Without random assignment or manipulation, an observed relationship may reflect reverse causation or a
confounding variable such as stress. The flaw is not participant pool size or operationalization but the
unwarranted causal claim drawn from correlational data.
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Q3 Question 3 of 50
Dr. Nguyen distributes a 20-item questionnaire to 500 adults and computes an overall stress score
from the sum. She repeats the same questionnaire with the same participants two weeks later and
obtains a correlation of 0.91 between the two administrations. This high correlation primarily indicates
that the instrument has strong:
A. Content validity
B. Inter-rater reliability
C. Construct validity
D. Test-retest reliability
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Administering the same measure twice to the same individuals and correlating the scores assesses
consistency over time, which is test-retest reliability. Inter-rater reliability requires multiple judges, and
validity concerns whether the test measures the intended construct.
Q4 Question 4 of 50
A psychologist developing a new depression inventory wants to confirm that its items actually capture
the theoretical construct of depression rather than anxiety or general distress. To gather this
evidence, which type of validity should she prioritize?
A. Construct validity
B. Face validity
C. Predictive validity
D. Split-half reliability
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Construct validity evaluates whether a test truly measures the theoretical concept it is intended to measure.
Face validity is superficial, predictive validity forecasts an outcome, and split-half reliability concerns internal
consistency rather than the meaning of the measure.
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OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY MODULE
2 EXAM | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED A+ | 2026/2027
GUIDE | PORTAGE LEARNING
2026/2027
50 100% 2026/2027
QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS EDITION
TOPICS COVERED
Research Methods in Psychology States of Consciousness
Biological Bases of Behavior Learning & Conditioning
Sensation & Perception
COVER PAGE - 1
, SECTION 1 | Research Methods in Psychology | Q1-Q10 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY MODULE 2 EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
RATED A+ | 2026/2027 GUIDE | PORTAGE LEARNING 2026/2027 2026/2027
Q1 Question 1 of 50
A graduate student at a university clinic wants to test whether a new study-skills workshop improves
first-year students' exam scores. She randomly assigns 60 volunteers either to attend the workshop
for three weeks or to watch a neutral documentary of equal length. Which research design best
describes her study?
A. Randomized controlled experiment with an experimental and control group
B. Correlational study using existing records
C. Naturalistic observation in a classroom setting
D. Cross-sectional survey of self-reported grades
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Random assignment to a workshop group versus a control group, plus manipulation of the independent
variable, defines a true experiment. A correlational study would measure existing relationships without
manipulation, and naturalistic observation does not involve intervention, so the experimental design is the
correct choice.
Q2 Question 2 of 50
A researcher finds that students who sleep fewer than six hours per night report higher levels of
anxiety than students who sleep eight hours. She concludes that lack of sleep causes increased
anxiety. What is the most significant flaw in this conclusion?
A. Correlation does not establish causation because a third variable could account for the
relationship
B. The participant pool was probably too small
C. The dependent variable was not operationalized
D. The study lacked a control group
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Without random assignment or manipulation, an observed relationship may reflect reverse causation or a
confounding variable such as stress. The flaw is not participant pool size or operationalization but the
unwarranted causal claim drawn from correlational data.
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY MODULE 2 EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ | 2026/2027 GUIDE | PORTAGE LEARNING 2026/2027
Passing-Score:
2026/2027
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Q3 Question 3 of 50
Dr. Nguyen distributes a 20-item questionnaire to 500 adults and computes an overall stress score
from the sum. She repeats the same questionnaire with the same participants two weeks later and
obtains a correlation of 0.91 between the two administrations. This high correlation primarily indicates
that the instrument has strong:
A. Content validity
B. Inter-rater reliability
C. Construct validity
D. Test-retest reliability
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Administering the same measure twice to the same individuals and correlating the scores assesses
consistency over time, which is test-retest reliability. Inter-rater reliability requires multiple judges, and
validity concerns whether the test measures the intended construct.
Q4 Question 4 of 50
A psychologist developing a new depression inventory wants to confirm that its items actually capture
the theoretical construct of depression rather than anxiety or general distress. To gather this
evidence, which type of validity should she prioritize?
A. Construct validity
B. Face validity
C. Predictive validity
D. Split-half reliability
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Construct validity evaluates whether a test truly measures the theoretical concept it is intended to measure.
Face validity is superficial, predictive validity forecasts an outcome, and split-half reliability concerns internal
consistency rather than the meaning of the measure.
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY MODULE 2 EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ | 2026/2027 GUIDE | PORTAGE LEARNING 2026/2027
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2026/2027
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