Psychology exam test queries and
answers graded A+
What is the difference between nature and nurture? - ANS✅✅Nature is genetics and nurture is
environment
How is a psychologist different than a psychiatrist? - ANS✅✅Psychologist cannot prescribe
medication an a psychiatrist (m.d. Doctor) can prescribe meds
What does a cognitive psychologist study? - ANS✅✅Thinking and acquiring knowledge
What is an operational definition of intelligence? - ANS✅✅Score on IQ test
Define correlation. - ANS✅✅Measurement of relationship between two variables
What is informed consent? - ANS✅✅Acknowledgement of individuals understanding/permission
In regards to Piaget's theory of development explain egocentrism. - ANS✅✅World resolves around
them Stage 2 (2-5)
In regards to Piaget's theory of development explain conservation. - ANS✅✅Knowledge that if an
object changes shape still same volume stage 2 (2-5)
In regards to Piaget's theory of development explain animistic thinking. - ANS✅✅Belief that
inanimate objects are alive stage 2 (2-5)
In regards to Piaget's theory of development explain object permanence. - ANS✅✅Object still exist
when it is hidden stage 1 (0-2)
During which stage of sleep does dreaming occur? - ANS✅✅Mostly during rapid eye movement
stage (REM)
, What were IQ tests were originally devised to help identify? - ANS✅✅Children who belong in
special classes
What is test reliability? - ANS✅✅If you take the test multiple times the results remain the same.
"Once you learn to ride a bicycle you never forget" is a statement regarding what type of memory? -
ANS✅✅Procedural
Define id. - ANS✅✅Impulse drive (pleasure/"will")
Define ego. - ANS✅✅Reality
Define superego. - ANS✅✅Morals/ethics ("anger")
People with bipolar disorder alternate between periods of what? - ANS✅✅Mania and depression
Electroconvulsive (ECT) therapy is still in limited use for people suffering from what? -
ANS✅✅Depression
What does a developmental psychologist study? - ANS✅✅Study how thought/behavior changes
and remains the same across life span
What does a humanistic psychologist study? - ANS✅✅Theory that focuses on personal growth and
meaning as a way of reaching one's highest potentials.
What does a forensic psychologist study? - ANS✅✅The field that blends psychology, law and
criminal justice
What does a cognitive psychologist study? - ANS✅✅The way we think about things
What does a biological psychologist study? - ANS✅✅Connection between bodily
systems/chemicals and relationship to behavior/thought.
answers graded A+
What is the difference between nature and nurture? - ANS✅✅Nature is genetics and nurture is
environment
How is a psychologist different than a psychiatrist? - ANS✅✅Psychologist cannot prescribe
medication an a psychiatrist (m.d. Doctor) can prescribe meds
What does a cognitive psychologist study? - ANS✅✅Thinking and acquiring knowledge
What is an operational definition of intelligence? - ANS✅✅Score on IQ test
Define correlation. - ANS✅✅Measurement of relationship between two variables
What is informed consent? - ANS✅✅Acknowledgement of individuals understanding/permission
In regards to Piaget's theory of development explain egocentrism. - ANS✅✅World resolves around
them Stage 2 (2-5)
In regards to Piaget's theory of development explain conservation. - ANS✅✅Knowledge that if an
object changes shape still same volume stage 2 (2-5)
In regards to Piaget's theory of development explain animistic thinking. - ANS✅✅Belief that
inanimate objects are alive stage 2 (2-5)
In regards to Piaget's theory of development explain object permanence. - ANS✅✅Object still exist
when it is hidden stage 1 (0-2)
During which stage of sleep does dreaming occur? - ANS✅✅Mostly during rapid eye movement
stage (REM)
, What were IQ tests were originally devised to help identify? - ANS✅✅Children who belong in
special classes
What is test reliability? - ANS✅✅If you take the test multiple times the results remain the same.
"Once you learn to ride a bicycle you never forget" is a statement regarding what type of memory? -
ANS✅✅Procedural
Define id. - ANS✅✅Impulse drive (pleasure/"will")
Define ego. - ANS✅✅Reality
Define superego. - ANS✅✅Morals/ethics ("anger")
People with bipolar disorder alternate between periods of what? - ANS✅✅Mania and depression
Electroconvulsive (ECT) therapy is still in limited use for people suffering from what? -
ANS✅✅Depression
What does a developmental psychologist study? - ANS✅✅Study how thought/behavior changes
and remains the same across life span
What does a humanistic psychologist study? - ANS✅✅Theory that focuses on personal growth and
meaning as a way of reaching one's highest potentials.
What does a forensic psychologist study? - ANS✅✅The field that blends psychology, law and
criminal justice
What does a cognitive psychologist study? - ANS✅✅The way we think about things
What does a biological psychologist study? - ANS✅✅Connection between bodily
systems/chemicals and relationship to behavior/thought.
