Psychology Modules for Active Learning 14th Edition by Dennis Coon Test Bank

Psychology Modules for Active Learning 14th Edition by Dennis Coon Test Bank 1. Personal observation of your own thoughts, feelings, and behavior is called: a. research methodology. b. cognitive unconscious. c. introspection. d. critical thinking. ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.1 – Compare the scientific method to NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychol KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 2. The cognitive unconscious is the part of the mind that: a. we are subjectively unaware of and that is not open to introspection. b. we are aware of and that is open to introspection. c. forms personal observations of our thoughts and feelings. d. we are able to control through willpower. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.1 – Compare the scientific method to NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychol KEYWORDS: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 3. Which of the following defines psychology? a. The scientific study of the brain and mind b. The scientific study of personality c. The scientific study of behavior and mental processes d. The scientific study of mental illness ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.1 – Compare the scientific method to NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychol KEYWORDS: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 4. What is critical thinking in psychology? a. A systematic approach to researching and answering nonscientific questions b. A type of reflection involving the support of beliefs through scientific explanation and ob c. A type of reflection relying heavily on introspection and discovering motives d. The ability to debunk superstition and pseudopsychology ANSWER: b REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: Psychology, Critical Thinking, and S QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.2 – Identify research that uses t NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of p KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 5. The deliberate attempt to uncover how a commonsense belief or scientific theory might be wrong is: a. falsification. b. critical thinking. c. confirmation bias. d. uncritical acceptance. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.1 – Compare the scientific method to KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 6. What is confirmation bias? a. The tendency to remember or notice information that fits one’s expectations while forget b. The tendency to believe claims because they seem true or because it would be nice if th c. The tendency to accept unfounded beliefs without objective evidence or with falsifying e d. The tendency to ignore information that fits one’s expectations while remembering or no ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.1 – Compare the scientific method to Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.7 – Explain how conclusions are draw NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychol KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 7. Which of the following refers to an unfounded belief held without evidence or in spite of classifying evidence? a. Hypothesis b. Falsification c. Confirmation bias d. Superstition ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.1 – Compare the scientific method to NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychol KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 8. Which of the following is the predicted outcome of an experiment or an educated guess about the relationship between variables? a. Hypothesis b. Theory c. Observation d. Prophecy ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: Psychology, Critical Thinking, and S QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.3 – Identify research questions NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of p KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 9. The cognitive unconscious is: a. accessible through introspection. b. capable of critical thinking. c. a component of subjective awareness. d. not open to introspection. ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.1 – Compare the scientific method to NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychol KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 10. What is uncritical acceptance? a. The tendency to believe claims because they seem true or because it would be nice if th b. An unfounded belief held without evidence or in spite of falsifying evidence c. The tendency to remember or notice information that fits one’s expectations while forget d. The deliberate attempt to uncover how a commonsense belief or scientific theory might ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.1 – Compare the scientific method to NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychol KEYWORDS: Understand 11. The scientific study of dreaming was made possible by the invention of: a. the electroencephalograph (EEG). b. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). c. the electrocardiogram (ECG). d. diffuse optical imaging (DOI). ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.1 – Compare the scientific method to NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychol KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 12. An operational definition defines a scientific concept by: a. stating the specific actions or procedures used to measure it. b. showing how it affects observable events. c. subjecting it to critical thinking and introspection. d. forming a hypothesis about it. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: Psychology, Critical Thinking, and S QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.2 – Identify research that uses t NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of p KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 13. Which of the following is not a basic ethical guideline for psychological researchers? a. Do no harm. b. Ensure that participation is voluntary. c. Treat participants with dignity and respect. d. Use deception when there are risks to potential participants. ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.5.3 – Explain the purpose of informed conse Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.5.4 – Describe the requirements and limitati Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.5.5 – Explain how psychological research inv NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’ United States – APA.3.1 – Apply ethical standards to evaluate psycholo KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 14. Humans or animals whose behavior is investigated in an experiment are called: a. experimental subjects. b. participants. c. variables. d. control groups. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: The Psychology Experiment QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.2 – Identify research that uses t KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 15. What is the variable that a researcher wants to prevent from affecting the outcome of the experiment? a. Independent variable b. Extraneous variable c. Dependent variable d. Experimental variable ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: The Psychology Experiment QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.2 – Identify research that uses t Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.5 – Identify independent and de NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of p KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 16. Which of the following names the two groups created in a simple scientific experiment? a. Experimental and control b. Independent and dependent c. Experimental and dependent d. Independent and control ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: The Psychology Experiment QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.2 – Identify research that uses the scien Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.4.4 – Explain the uses of experimental res NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psycholo KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 17. The subjects in an experimental study who do not receive the treatment being investigated are called the: a. control group. b. experimental group. c. independents. d. extraneous subjects. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: The Psychology Experiment QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.2 – Identify research that uses t NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of p KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 18. What is random assignment? a. The use of chance to place subjects in experimental and control groups b. The use of chance to determine the independent variable c. The use of chance to prevent extraneous variables from affecting outcomes d. The use of chance to appoint a researcher to investigate a scientific issue ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: The Psychology Experiment HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.2 – Identify research that uses the scien Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.4.4 – Explain the uses of experimental res NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psycholo KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 19. What are experimental results that would rarely occur by chance alone called? a. Normal probability b. Extraneous effect c. A placebo d. Statistically significant ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: The Psychology Experiment QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.6 – Explain how statistics are used to Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.7 – Explain how conclusions are draw NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.2.4 – Interpret, design, and conduct basic ps DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 20. Which of the following is a source of research participant bias in experiments involving drugs? a. Cognitive effect b. Placebo effect c. Random assignment d. Meta-analysis ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: The Psychology Experiment QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.7 – Explain how conclusions are drawn f Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.4.4 – Explain the uses of experimental res NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psych KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 21. An inactive substance or treatment that is distinguishable from a real, active substance is called a: a. falsification. b. superstition. c. bias. d. placebo. ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: The Psychology Experiment QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.7 – Explain how conclusions are NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of p KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 22. In which of these studies do participants remain unaware of whether they are in the experimental group or the control group? a. Cause-and-effect b. Single-blind c. Behavioral d. Meta-analysis ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: The Psychology Experiment QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.4 – Identify effective strategies for selecti NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.2.4 – Interpret, design, and conduct basic psychol KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 23. Which of the following refers to changes in participants’ behavior caused by the unintended influence of an experimenter’s actions? a. Placebo effect b. Confirmation bias c. Researcher bias d. Self-fulfilling prophecy ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: The Psychology Experiment QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.4 – Identify effective strategies for selecti Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.7 – Explain how conclusions are drawn fro NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.2.4 – Interpret, design, and conduct basic psychol KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 24. Which of the following refers to a prediction that prompts people to act in ways that make the prediction come true? a. Self-fulfilling prophecy b. Uncritical acceptance c. Mistaken belief d. Superstition ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: The Psychology Experiment QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.7 – Explain how conclusions a NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.2.5 – Incorporate sociocultural factors KEYWORDS: Understand DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 25. A study in which an investigator manipulates at least one variable while measuring one other variable is called: a. an experiment. b. a survey. c. a meta-analysis. d. an abstract. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: The Psychology Experiment QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.5 – Identify independent and dependent Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.4.4 – Explain the uses of experimental res NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psycholo KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 26. Which of the following refers to a way to combine the results of many studies? a. Master analysis b. Double-blind c. Meta-analysis d. Operational definition ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: The Psychology Experiment QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.7 – Explain how conclusions ar NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.2.4 – Interpret, design, and conduct ba KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 27. A change in symptoms due to a participant’s expectation that a drug or treatment will do something is called: a. the placebo effect. b. researcher bias. c. falsification. d. the self-fulfilling effect. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introducing Psychology: The Psychology Experiment QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.3.7 – Explain how conclusions are NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpr KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 7:28 AM 28. Both research participant bias and researcher bias in psychological experiments can be eliminated by conducting a: