PSYC 290 Quiz 1
Multiple-Choice Questions
Note: This quiz covers material learned in Chapters 1 and 2. Select the best answer for each of the
following questions.
Question 1
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A theory is
Select one:
a. an explanation of unobservable phenomena.
b. a series of related speculations that are based on common sense.
c. a system of interrelated ideas used to explain some observation.
d. a string of unrelated observations.
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REF: p. 28
The correct answer is: a system of interrelated ideas used to explain some observation.
Question 2
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Jenny conducts research on the effects of rewards on maze learning in rats. Jenny is most likely a
Select one:
a. cognitive psychologist.
b. Gestalt psychologist.
c. behaviourist.
d. functionalist.
, Feedback
REF: p. 7
The correct answer is: behaviourist.
Question 3
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In trying to understand the psychology of addiction, Dr. Jackson focuses on the neurochemical changes
that occur, Dr. Fong focuses on the consequences that people experience for their behaviour, and Dr.
Wenkle focuses on the cognitive processes that people use in choosing their actions. Which underlying
theme does the different perspectives of these three professionals help to illustrate?
Select one:
a. One’s experience of the world is highly subjective.
b. Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
c. Psychology is empirical.
d. Psychology is theoretically diverse.
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REF: p. 28
The correct answer is: Psychology is theoretically diverse.
Question 4
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Which type of psychologist would most likely be interested in developing an assessment tool (a test or
an interview strategy, for example) that would allow him or her to predict how someone would respond
across a variety of situations?
Select one:
a. cognitive psychologist
b. developmental psychologist
c. physiological psychologist
Multiple-Choice Questions
Note: This quiz covers material learned in Chapters 1 and 2. Select the best answer for each of the
following questions.
Question 1
Question text
3
A theory is
Select one:
a. an explanation of unobservable phenomena.
b. a series of related speculations that are based on common sense.
c. a system of interrelated ideas used to explain some observation.
d. a string of unrelated observations.
Feedback
REF: p. 28
The correct answer is: a system of interrelated ideas used to explain some observation.
Question 2
Question text
3
Jenny conducts research on the effects of rewards on maze learning in rats. Jenny is most likely a
Select one:
a. cognitive psychologist.
b. Gestalt psychologist.
c. behaviourist.
d. functionalist.
, Feedback
REF: p. 7
The correct answer is: behaviourist.
Question 3
Question text
3
In trying to understand the psychology of addiction, Dr. Jackson focuses on the neurochemical changes
that occur, Dr. Fong focuses on the consequences that people experience for their behaviour, and Dr.
Wenkle focuses on the cognitive processes that people use in choosing their actions. Which underlying
theme does the different perspectives of these three professionals help to illustrate?
Select one:
a. One’s experience of the world is highly subjective.
b. Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
c. Psychology is empirical.
d. Psychology is theoretically diverse.
Feedback
REF: p. 28
The correct answer is: Psychology is theoretically diverse.
Question 4
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Which type of psychologist would most likely be interested in developing an assessment tool (a test or
an interview strategy, for example) that would allow him or her to predict how someone would respond
across a variety of situations?
Select one:
a. cognitive psychologist
b. developmental psychologist
c. physiological psychologist
