Psychology 110: Midterm Prep Quizzes 1-8(Correctly
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According to present research on psychologists, thirty-four percent are in the ________ subfield
of psychology. correct answers Clinical
Critical thinking means making judgments based on ________. correct answers reason and
logical evaluation
Darley and Latané (1968) believe that the presence of other people in a distressing situation
decreased the likelihood that they would receive help due to ________. correct answers diffusion
of responsibility
A correlation coefficient represents two things: ________ and ________. correct answers
strength; direction of the relationship
A researcher is investigating the effects of exercise on weight. What are the independent and
dependent variables in this experiment? correct answers The dependent variable is weight; the
independent variable is exercise.
Dr. Littman-Smith is conducting research in Kenya into the ways that mothers and their toddlers
interact throughout the day. Given the purpose of her study, it is most likely that she is engaged
in ________. correct answers naturalistic observation
A psychologist evaluated Tameka, an eight-year-old child who has experienced difficulty in
school. The psychologist sent questionnaires to 100 teachers to determine if they had ever seen
similar cases. Based on the teachers' responses, the psychologist hypothesized that a particular
diet might cause the learning problem. Following her tabulation of the responses, she designed a
study that would tell her if diet were the actual cause. Which of the following lists, in order from
first to last, the research methods this psychologist used? correct answers case study, survey,
experiment
Brock is the star quarterback on his college football team. When scoring his first test, his
anatomy professor was surprised that he earned an "A+" because ________. correct answers
research suggests that athletes have poorer performance on tests than non-athletes
A group of randomly selected subjects for a study that matches the population on important
characteristics such as age and sex is called ________. correct answers a representative sample
A case study would be the most appropriate method to investigate which of these topics? correct
answers The development of a male baby raised as a female after a surgical error destroyed his
penis.
Description is to assessment as ________ is to prognosis. correct answers prediction
, At the close of the nineteenth century, Gerhard is excited to find that he has been accepted for
training in the psychology laboratory of Wilhelm Wundt. It is likely that Gerhard will be trained
to ________. correct answers analyze how to break down his sensations into their most basic
elements
All of the following variables, except for ________ show a negative correlation. correct answers
adult shoe size and IQ scores
A good control group ________. correct answers holds constant all variables in the experiment.
A researcher stops people at the mall and asks them questions about their attitudes toward gun
control. Which research technique is being used? correct answers survey
Each of the following is a common ethical guideline suggested by the American Psychological
Association EXCEPT ________. correct answers debriefing may be omitted when young
children are involved
Drinking orange juice is negatively correlated with the risk of cancer. Based on this information,
which of the following statements is true? correct answers The more orange juice you drink, the
lower your risk of cancer.
A perfect correlation, whether positive or negative, is ________ in the real world. correct
answers rare
Dr. Proverse has individuals cycle on stationary bikes for 0, 10, 20, or 30 minutes after which he
measures their self-reported mood. In this hypothetical study, the dependent variable is correct
answers the self-reported mood.
Dr. Wiseman wants to know about the alcohol consumption patterns among college juniors in
the United States. He should ________. correct answers draw a representative sample among
college juniors
Andy has decided to seek medical help for mood disturbances and appetite problems. Which
neurotransmitter is most likely involved in the problems Andy is experiencing? correct answers
serotonin
Cameron touches a hot iron and immediately pulls his hand away. His quick response occurs
because_______. correct answers the pain message goes up the spinal column to the central area
of the spinal cord instead of going all the way to the brain
In the peripheral nervous system, ________ carry messages from special sense receptors in the
skin, muscles, and other internal and external sense organs to the spinal cord. correct answers
sensory pathway neurons
Hormones are ________. correct answers chemicals released into the bloodstream by the
endocrine glands
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According to present research on psychologists, thirty-four percent are in the ________ subfield
of psychology. correct answers Clinical
Critical thinking means making judgments based on ________. correct answers reason and
logical evaluation
Darley and Latané (1968) believe that the presence of other people in a distressing situation
decreased the likelihood that they would receive help due to ________. correct answers diffusion
of responsibility
A correlation coefficient represents two things: ________ and ________. correct answers
strength; direction of the relationship
A researcher is investigating the effects of exercise on weight. What are the independent and
dependent variables in this experiment? correct answers The dependent variable is weight; the
independent variable is exercise.
Dr. Littman-Smith is conducting research in Kenya into the ways that mothers and their toddlers
interact throughout the day. Given the purpose of her study, it is most likely that she is engaged
in ________. correct answers naturalistic observation
A psychologist evaluated Tameka, an eight-year-old child who has experienced difficulty in
school. The psychologist sent questionnaires to 100 teachers to determine if they had ever seen
similar cases. Based on the teachers' responses, the psychologist hypothesized that a particular
diet might cause the learning problem. Following her tabulation of the responses, she designed a
study that would tell her if diet were the actual cause. Which of the following lists, in order from
first to last, the research methods this psychologist used? correct answers case study, survey,
experiment
Brock is the star quarterback on his college football team. When scoring his first test, his
anatomy professor was surprised that he earned an "A+" because ________. correct answers
research suggests that athletes have poorer performance on tests than non-athletes
A group of randomly selected subjects for a study that matches the population on important
characteristics such as age and sex is called ________. correct answers a representative sample
A case study would be the most appropriate method to investigate which of these topics? correct
answers The development of a male baby raised as a female after a surgical error destroyed his
penis.
Description is to assessment as ________ is to prognosis. correct answers prediction
, At the close of the nineteenth century, Gerhard is excited to find that he has been accepted for
training in the psychology laboratory of Wilhelm Wundt. It is likely that Gerhard will be trained
to ________. correct answers analyze how to break down his sensations into their most basic
elements
All of the following variables, except for ________ show a negative correlation. correct answers
adult shoe size and IQ scores
A good control group ________. correct answers holds constant all variables in the experiment.
A researcher stops people at the mall and asks them questions about their attitudes toward gun
control. Which research technique is being used? correct answers survey
Each of the following is a common ethical guideline suggested by the American Psychological
Association EXCEPT ________. correct answers debriefing may be omitted when young
children are involved
Drinking orange juice is negatively correlated with the risk of cancer. Based on this information,
which of the following statements is true? correct answers The more orange juice you drink, the
lower your risk of cancer.
A perfect correlation, whether positive or negative, is ________ in the real world. correct
answers rare
Dr. Proverse has individuals cycle on stationary bikes for 0, 10, 20, or 30 minutes after which he
measures their self-reported mood. In this hypothetical study, the dependent variable is correct
answers the self-reported mood.
Dr. Wiseman wants to know about the alcohol consumption patterns among college juniors in
the United States. He should ________. correct answers draw a representative sample among
college juniors
Andy has decided to seek medical help for mood disturbances and appetite problems. Which
neurotransmitter is most likely involved in the problems Andy is experiencing? correct answers
serotonin
Cameron touches a hot iron and immediately pulls his hand away. His quick response occurs
because_______. correct answers the pain message goes up the spinal column to the central area
of the spinal cord instead of going all the way to the brain
In the peripheral nervous system, ________ carry messages from special sense receptors in the
skin, muscles, and other internal and external sense organs to the spinal cord. correct answers
sensory pathway neurons
Hormones are ________. correct answers chemicals released into the bloodstream by the
endocrine glands
