SBVC DR. PAUL PSYCHOLOGY 100 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) {160 Q & A} |
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW | 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Psychology is the study of behavior and:
a. people
b. chemicals
c. personality
d. mental process - ANSWER-d. mental process
Applied research studies __________ - ANSWER-Solutions to practical and personal problems
Social/Cognitive theorists focus on the role of _______ and behavior. - ANSWER-Thinking
Critical thinking is important because:
a. provides a database of knowledge
b. makes individual argumentative
c. provides people with life skills
d. teaches people how to criticize works of art - ANSWER-c. provides people with life skills
Someone saying "I know this is true because Dr. Paul says that it is true" is using the fallacy
argument-appeals to force is.
True False - ANSWER-False
The scientific method is an organized way of using experience and ________ to increase
knowledge. - ANSWER-testing ideas
A specific statement about behavior that will be tested through research is called:
,a. hypothesis
b. theory
c. scientific principal
d. research question - ANSWER-a. hypothesis
In our discussion about the effects of alcohol on aggressive behavior, the measured outcomes
are called:
a. placebo
b. double-blind
c. independent variable
d. dependent variable - ANSWER-d. dependent variable
In a double-blind study the researchers know who is receiving the treatment:
True False - ANSWER-False
The most important factor in selecting a sample is that it should:
a. be drawn at random
b. represent the target population
c. be large
d. consist of people who are volunteers - ANSWER-b. represent the target population
Neurons communicate through chemicals called:
a. dendrites
b. knobs
c. neurotransmitters
d. axones - ANSWER-c. neurotransmitters
The myelin sheath is composed/supported by the trace mineral:
a. calcium
b. zinc
c. magnesium
, d. protein - ANSWER-c. magnesium
The juction where neurons relay messages to each other is the ________. - ANSWER-Synapse
With the neurotransmitter serotonin, the trace minerals - calcium and zinc - are primary
nutrients.
True False - ANSWER-False
The central nervous system consists of _________ and the _________. - ANSWER-the brain ; spinal
chord
Our "on and off" switch in our brain is called:
a. pons
b. thalamus
c. reticular activating system
d. cortex - ANSWER-c. reticular activating system
The frontal lobe of our brain is the areas of sensory abilities.
True False - ANSWER-False
Right brain people are:
a. left-handed
b. creative
c. logical
d. talkative - ANSWER-b. creative
Our adrenal glands secrete a hormone called _______ which greatly increases our ability to
handle stress. - ANSWER-cortisol
There are 22 pairs of human chromosomes.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) {160 Q & A} |
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW | 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Psychology is the study of behavior and:
a. people
b. chemicals
c. personality
d. mental process - ANSWER-d. mental process
Applied research studies __________ - ANSWER-Solutions to practical and personal problems
Social/Cognitive theorists focus on the role of _______ and behavior. - ANSWER-Thinking
Critical thinking is important because:
a. provides a database of knowledge
b. makes individual argumentative
c. provides people with life skills
d. teaches people how to criticize works of art - ANSWER-c. provides people with life skills
Someone saying "I know this is true because Dr. Paul says that it is true" is using the fallacy
argument-appeals to force is.
True False - ANSWER-False
The scientific method is an organized way of using experience and ________ to increase
knowledge. - ANSWER-testing ideas
A specific statement about behavior that will be tested through research is called:
,a. hypothesis
b. theory
c. scientific principal
d. research question - ANSWER-a. hypothesis
In our discussion about the effects of alcohol on aggressive behavior, the measured outcomes
are called:
a. placebo
b. double-blind
c. independent variable
d. dependent variable - ANSWER-d. dependent variable
In a double-blind study the researchers know who is receiving the treatment:
True False - ANSWER-False
The most important factor in selecting a sample is that it should:
a. be drawn at random
b. represent the target population
c. be large
d. consist of people who are volunteers - ANSWER-b. represent the target population
Neurons communicate through chemicals called:
a. dendrites
b. knobs
c. neurotransmitters
d. axones - ANSWER-c. neurotransmitters
The myelin sheath is composed/supported by the trace mineral:
a. calcium
b. zinc
c. magnesium
, d. protein - ANSWER-c. magnesium
The juction where neurons relay messages to each other is the ________. - ANSWER-Synapse
With the neurotransmitter serotonin, the trace minerals - calcium and zinc - are primary
nutrients.
True False - ANSWER-False
The central nervous system consists of _________ and the _________. - ANSWER-the brain ; spinal
chord
Our "on and off" switch in our brain is called:
a. pons
b. thalamus
c. reticular activating system
d. cortex - ANSWER-c. reticular activating system
The frontal lobe of our brain is the areas of sensory abilities.
True False - ANSWER-False
Right brain people are:
a. left-handed
b. creative
c. logical
d. talkative - ANSWER-b. creative
Our adrenal glands secrete a hormone called _______ which greatly increases our ability to
handle stress. - ANSWER-cortisol
There are 22 pairs of human chromosomes.
