TABLE OF CONTENTS
Prologue The Story of Psychology
Thinking Critically With Psychological Science
The Biology of Mind
Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind
Nature, Nurture, and Human Diversity
Developing Through the Life Span
Sensation and Perception
Learning
TEST BANK FOR PSYCHOLOGY Memory
Thinking and Language
13TH EDITION DAVID G. MYERS Intelligence
NATHAN C. DEWALL-latest-2023- What Drives Us: Hunger, Sex, Friendship, and Achievement
Emotions, Stress, and Health
2024 Social Psychology
-
Personality
Psychological Disorders
Therapy
,chapter 1 Professor Terrance has conducted a study that examined the relationship between level of physical activity
CHAPTER 1: THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE and academic performance among children. He is most likely to use to determine if a relationship
exists.
meta-analysis
preregistration
Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. a correlation coefficient
experimental research
If results are statistically significant but have a small effect size, the results may
lack practical significance. The tendency to perceive order in random events often leads to overestimating the value of
lack a cause-effect relationship. common sense.
represent a negative relationship. operational definitions.
represent a neutral relationship.
informed consent.
In one study, introductory psychology students were fitted with electronically activated recorders so that researchers the double-blind procedure.
could sample their daily activities. The researchers were employing a scientific method known as
naturalistic observation. Dr. Carlson wants to conduct a research study that will examine the sexual behaviors of college students.
the double-blind procedure. Before she can begin data collection she must submit her research proposal to
experimentation. her institution's review board.
the case study. the APA.
Studies conducted in the late 1990s in which the researcher concluded that children who were administeredthe MMR the BPS.
vaccination developed autism were
her department chair for review.
withheld from the public intentionally.
accurate.
Approximately what percentage of the cases represented by the normal curve fall between 3 and +3
never published by academic journals. standard deviations from the mean?
discovered to be fraudulent. 34
Seven members of a boys' club reported the following individual earnings from their sale of cookies: $2, $9, 68
$8, $10, $4, $9, and $7. In this distribution of individual earnings 95
the median is greater than the mean and greater than the mode. d. 100
the median is less than the mean and less than the mode.
the median is greater than the mean and less than the mode. Unconscious gut feelings, or , provide(s) a sharp contrast to explicit, conscious reasoning.
the median is less than the mean and greater than the mode. theory
chance-based explanation
Professor Valetta believes that identical twins have similar levels of intelligence largely because they sharecommon
genes. His idea is best described as a(n) common sense
theory. naturalistic observation
replication.
naturalistic observation. The explanatory power of a scientific theory is most closely linked to its capacity to generate testable
operational definition. assumptions.
correlations.
The idea that "people's emotions and personal beliefs often override their acceptance of objective facts" is predictions.
expressed in the dictionary definition of
variables.
false news.
post-truth.
Several weeks after a political election, voters often exaggerate their ability to have predicted the election
powerful examples. outcome. This best illustrates
repetition.
,Name: Class: Date: Name: Class: Date:
chapter 1 chapter 1
the placebo effect. identify the value of the standard deviation.
random assignment. note the range and size of the scale values.
wording effects. identify the correct measure of central tendency.
hindsight bias.
Professor Martinez believes that because attractive people are more sensitive, more successful, and more
Repeating the essence of a previous research study to verify whether its findings extend to a new group of socially skilled, handsome men will be more successful in getting a job. The professor's prediction regarding
research participants and to different circumstances is called employment success is an example of
replication. informed consent.
random sampling. the placebo effect.
naturalistic observation. a hypothesis.
the double-blind procedure. a confounding variable.
What was the Oxford English Dictionary's word of the year in 2017? Dr. McClusky conducted a study in which he compared academic achievement among middle school students
false news who either played video games at least one hour each day or did not play video games for at least one hour
each day. The average scores used for academic achievement were reliable for both groups and the difference
preregistration
between the two groups was relatively large. This means that the results he found can be considered
post-truth reliable.
repetition valid.
statistically significant.
Neither the researchers nor the participants in a study of a weight-loss pill know which participants have
actually received a drug designed to help weight loss and which have received a placebo. This investigation correlated.
involves the use of
naturalistic observation. Surveys indicate that people are less likely to support "affirmative action" than "preferential treatment."
These survey results best illustrate the importance of
random sampling.
random sampling.
the double-blind procedure.
wording effects.
replication.
the placebo effect.
Which of the following correlations between self-esteem and physical appearance would enable you to most naturalistic observation.
accurately predict physical appearance from knowledge of level of self-esteem?
a. +.60 Statisticians Persi Diaconis and Frederick Mosteller commented, "But with a large enough sample, any
outrageous thing is likely to happen." What were they referring to?
b. +.01
hindsight bias
c. –.10
overconfidence
d. –.06
scientific inquiry
When we ask, for example, how closely related are the intelligence scores of fraternal twins, we are asking perceiving patterns in random events
how strongly two are related.
experimental groups Potential research participants are told enough about an upcoming study to enable them to choose whether
they wish to participate. This illustrates the practice of seeking
control groups
a representative sample.
variables
informed consent.
scatterplots
an operational definition.
When you read a bar graph, it is most important for you to a placebo effect.
mentally transform the data into a normal curve.
, Name: Class: Date: Name: Class: Date:
chapter 1 chapter 1
In a psychological experiment, the experimental factor that is manipulated by the investigator is called the Which measure of variation is affected most by a few extreme scores?
variable. standard deviation
dependent mean
independent median
control range
experimental
Correlational research is most useful for purposes of
When people generalize from a few vivid but unrepresentative cases, they are falling prey to explanation.
operational definitions. prediction.
hypothesizing. control.
hindsight bias. replication.
sampling bias.
samples are better than samples.
What do the parallel research findings of "Eighty percent of prisoners in the United States were spanked as Significant; variable
children" and "Seventy-five percent of college students in the United States were spanked as children" Representative; unrepresentative
demonstrate?
Variable; representative
The survey method leads to causal results.
Significant; unrepresentative
Correlation does not prove causation.
Experimental designs cannot be replicated. Gamblers often throw dice gently for low numbers and hard for high numbers. This most directly illustrates
These statements do not demonstrate any problem. an illusion of control.
a scatterplot.
Jenn earned a 72 on her first psychology exam, a 70 on the second exam, and a 71 on the third exam. What can
random assignment.
be said about her exam scores?
They are a reliable representation of her performance in the class. regression toward the mean.
She needs to take more exams in order to determine a reliable representation of her class
If psychologists discovered that older parents have smarter children than younger parents, this would
performance.
demonstrate that
They do not represent her class performance. intelligence is inherited.
They demonstrate differences in variability and reliability. older parents provide their children with greater educational opportunities than do younger parents.
the age of parents and children is positively correlated.
The mean of a distribution of scores is the
most frequently occurring score. all of these statements are correct.
arithmetic average of all the scores.
Who is(are) most likely to hold biased views?
least frequently occurring score. Samantha, who is a Republican
score exceeded by 50 percent of all the scores. James, who is a Democrat
Steven, who is not affiliated with any major political party
When investigators gather data and then seek to identify patterns in the data that can be used to guide
theories in the field, they are engaging in research. Both Stephanie, who is a Republican, and Derek, who is a Democrat
exploratory
The ethics codes of the APA and Britain's BPS urge researchers to
confirmatory
avoid the use of monetary incentives in recruiting people to participate in research.
correlational
forewarn potential research participants of the exact hypotheses that the research will test.
replication
avoid the manipulation of independent variables in research involving human participants.
Prologue The Story of Psychology
Thinking Critically With Psychological Science
The Biology of Mind
Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind
Nature, Nurture, and Human Diversity
Developing Through the Life Span
Sensation and Perception
Learning
TEST BANK FOR PSYCHOLOGY Memory
Thinking and Language
13TH EDITION DAVID G. MYERS Intelligence
NATHAN C. DEWALL-latest-2023- What Drives Us: Hunger, Sex, Friendship, and Achievement
Emotions, Stress, and Health
2024 Social Psychology
-
Personality
Psychological Disorders
Therapy
,chapter 1 Professor Terrance has conducted a study that examined the relationship between level of physical activity
CHAPTER 1: THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE and academic performance among children. He is most likely to use to determine if a relationship
exists.
meta-analysis
preregistration
Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. a correlation coefficient
experimental research
If results are statistically significant but have a small effect size, the results may
lack practical significance. The tendency to perceive order in random events often leads to overestimating the value of
lack a cause-effect relationship. common sense.
represent a negative relationship. operational definitions.
represent a neutral relationship.
informed consent.
In one study, introductory psychology students were fitted with electronically activated recorders so that researchers the double-blind procedure.
could sample their daily activities. The researchers were employing a scientific method known as
naturalistic observation. Dr. Carlson wants to conduct a research study that will examine the sexual behaviors of college students.
the double-blind procedure. Before she can begin data collection she must submit her research proposal to
experimentation. her institution's review board.
the case study. the APA.
Studies conducted in the late 1990s in which the researcher concluded that children who were administeredthe MMR the BPS.
vaccination developed autism were
her department chair for review.
withheld from the public intentionally.
accurate.
Approximately what percentage of the cases represented by the normal curve fall between 3 and +3
never published by academic journals. standard deviations from the mean?
discovered to be fraudulent. 34
Seven members of a boys' club reported the following individual earnings from their sale of cookies: $2, $9, 68
$8, $10, $4, $9, and $7. In this distribution of individual earnings 95
the median is greater than the mean and greater than the mode. d. 100
the median is less than the mean and less than the mode.
the median is greater than the mean and less than the mode. Unconscious gut feelings, or , provide(s) a sharp contrast to explicit, conscious reasoning.
the median is less than the mean and greater than the mode. theory
chance-based explanation
Professor Valetta believes that identical twins have similar levels of intelligence largely because they sharecommon
genes. His idea is best described as a(n) common sense
theory. naturalistic observation
replication.
naturalistic observation. The explanatory power of a scientific theory is most closely linked to its capacity to generate testable
operational definition. assumptions.
correlations.
The idea that "people's emotions and personal beliefs often override their acceptance of objective facts" is predictions.
expressed in the dictionary definition of
variables.
false news.
post-truth.
Several weeks after a political election, voters often exaggerate their ability to have predicted the election
powerful examples. outcome. This best illustrates
repetition.
,Name: Class: Date: Name: Class: Date:
chapter 1 chapter 1
the placebo effect. identify the value of the standard deviation.
random assignment. note the range and size of the scale values.
wording effects. identify the correct measure of central tendency.
hindsight bias.
Professor Martinez believes that because attractive people are more sensitive, more successful, and more
Repeating the essence of a previous research study to verify whether its findings extend to a new group of socially skilled, handsome men will be more successful in getting a job. The professor's prediction regarding
research participants and to different circumstances is called employment success is an example of
replication. informed consent.
random sampling. the placebo effect.
naturalistic observation. a hypothesis.
the double-blind procedure. a confounding variable.
What was the Oxford English Dictionary's word of the year in 2017? Dr. McClusky conducted a study in which he compared academic achievement among middle school students
false news who either played video games at least one hour each day or did not play video games for at least one hour
each day. The average scores used for academic achievement were reliable for both groups and the difference
preregistration
between the two groups was relatively large. This means that the results he found can be considered
post-truth reliable.
repetition valid.
statistically significant.
Neither the researchers nor the participants in a study of a weight-loss pill know which participants have
actually received a drug designed to help weight loss and which have received a placebo. This investigation correlated.
involves the use of
naturalistic observation. Surveys indicate that people are less likely to support "affirmative action" than "preferential treatment."
These survey results best illustrate the importance of
random sampling.
random sampling.
the double-blind procedure.
wording effects.
replication.
the placebo effect.
Which of the following correlations between self-esteem and physical appearance would enable you to most naturalistic observation.
accurately predict physical appearance from knowledge of level of self-esteem?
a. +.60 Statisticians Persi Diaconis and Frederick Mosteller commented, "But with a large enough sample, any
outrageous thing is likely to happen." What were they referring to?
b. +.01
hindsight bias
c. –.10
overconfidence
d. –.06
scientific inquiry
When we ask, for example, how closely related are the intelligence scores of fraternal twins, we are asking perceiving patterns in random events
how strongly two are related.
experimental groups Potential research participants are told enough about an upcoming study to enable them to choose whether
they wish to participate. This illustrates the practice of seeking
control groups
a representative sample.
variables
informed consent.
scatterplots
an operational definition.
When you read a bar graph, it is most important for you to a placebo effect.
mentally transform the data into a normal curve.
, Name: Class: Date: Name: Class: Date:
chapter 1 chapter 1
In a psychological experiment, the experimental factor that is manipulated by the investigator is called the Which measure of variation is affected most by a few extreme scores?
variable. standard deviation
dependent mean
independent median
control range
experimental
Correlational research is most useful for purposes of
When people generalize from a few vivid but unrepresentative cases, they are falling prey to explanation.
operational definitions. prediction.
hypothesizing. control.
hindsight bias. replication.
sampling bias.
samples are better than samples.
What do the parallel research findings of "Eighty percent of prisoners in the United States were spanked as Significant; variable
children" and "Seventy-five percent of college students in the United States were spanked as children" Representative; unrepresentative
demonstrate?
Variable; representative
The survey method leads to causal results.
Significant; unrepresentative
Correlation does not prove causation.
Experimental designs cannot be replicated. Gamblers often throw dice gently for low numbers and hard for high numbers. This most directly illustrates
These statements do not demonstrate any problem. an illusion of control.
a scatterplot.
Jenn earned a 72 on her first psychology exam, a 70 on the second exam, and a 71 on the third exam. What can
random assignment.
be said about her exam scores?
They are a reliable representation of her performance in the class. regression toward the mean.
She needs to take more exams in order to determine a reliable representation of her class
If psychologists discovered that older parents have smarter children than younger parents, this would
performance.
demonstrate that
They do not represent her class performance. intelligence is inherited.
They demonstrate differences in variability and reliability. older parents provide their children with greater educational opportunities than do younger parents.
the age of parents and children is positively correlated.
The mean of a distribution of scores is the
most frequently occurring score. all of these statements are correct.
arithmetic average of all the scores.
Who is(are) most likely to hold biased views?
least frequently occurring score. Samantha, who is a Republican
score exceeded by 50 percent of all the scores. James, who is a Democrat
Steven, who is not affiliated with any major political party
When investigators gather data and then seek to identify patterns in the data that can be used to guide
theories in the field, they are engaging in research. Both Stephanie, who is a Republican, and Derek, who is a Democrat
exploratory
The ethics codes of the APA and Britain's BPS urge researchers to
confirmatory
avoid the use of monetary incentives in recruiting people to participate in research.
correlational
forewarn potential research participants of the exact hypotheses that the research will test.
replication
avoid the manipulation of independent variables in research involving human participants.
