PSYCH-M Q&A
Maritza saw that the softball was coming toward her, so she moved her hand to catch it.
What neuron helped process the ball's visual image and plan the appropriate hand
movement to catch it? - (correct answer)interneuron
Mesmer and other mesmerists eventually began to "magnetize" trees, and subsequently
these magnetized trees were able to cure people of all the problems that mesmerists
were able to help people with. Which of the following would most likely enhance the
curative properties a magnetized tree? - (correct answer)The patient should be present
when the tree is initially magnetized.
Many of us overestimate our own popularity. This could be because we surround
ourselves with people who like us, rather than with people who do not. Therefore, it is
easier for us to think of the names of people who like us than it is to think of the names
of our enemies. This overestimation of popularity seems to derive from using - (correct
answer)the availability heuristic.
Multiple choice questions (such as the one you are reading right now) test
____________ thinking. - (correct answer)convergent
Marissa studies the social development of young children. She is curious to see if 4
year olds are more or less likely to choose to play with a toy that they have seen
another 4 year old play with. Observing their choices is a study of __________. -
(correct answer)voluntary responses
Many people find that online relationships, including friendships and romances, are
easier to establish and maintain than they would have predicted. From a social
psychology perspective, what makes these relationships so 'real'? - (correct
answer)Functional distance: There is a high amount of interaction between the
individuals involved.
Marco's doctor believes mental illness is due to a chemical imbalance in the brain. How
will she most likely treat Marco's depression? - (correct answer)medication
Maritza saw that the softball was coming toward her, so she moved her hand to catch it.
What neuron helped process the ball's visual image and plan the appropriate hand
movement to catch it? - (correct answer)interneuron
Mesmer and other mesmerists eventually began to "magnetize" trees, and subsequently
these magnetized trees were able to cure people of all the problems that mesmerists
were able to help people with. Which of the following would most likely enhance the
curative properties a magnetized tree? - (correct answer)The patient should be present
when the tree is initially magnetized.
Many of us overestimate our own popularity. This could be because we surround
ourselves with people who like us, rather than with people who do not. Therefore, it is
easier for us to think of the names of people who like us than it is to think of the names
of our enemies. This overestimation of popularity seems to derive from using - (correct
answer)the availability heuristic.
Multiple choice questions (such as the one you are reading right now) test
____________ thinking. - (correct answer)convergent
Marissa studies the social development of young children. She is curious to see if 4
year olds are more or less likely to choose to play with a toy that they have seen
another 4 year old play with. Observing their choices is a study of __________. -
(correct answer)voluntary responses
Many people find that online relationships, including friendships and romances, are
easier to establish and maintain than they would have predicted. From a social
psychology perspective, what makes these relationships so 'real'? - (correct
answer)Functional distance: There is a high amount of interaction between the
individuals involved.
Marco's doctor believes mental illness is due to a chemical imbalance in the brain. How
will she most likely treat Marco's depression? - (correct answer)medication
