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Test Bank For
Psychology in Your Life Fourth Edition by Sarah Grison Michael S. Gazzaniga
Chapter 1-15 Answers are at the End of Each Chapter
Chapter 1
1. Which of the following is the best definition of psychology?
a. the study of the brain and its inner function
b. the analysis of the mind and its unconscious thoughts
c. the study of mental activity and behavior based on brain processes
d. the study of thoughts, social interactions, and emotions
2. Barry states that psychology is the study of mental activity. Candace remarks that
psychology is the science of behavior. Which is the correct evaluation of these
two statements?
a. Barry‘s definition is correct; Candace‘s definition is incorrect.
b. Both statements are incorrect.
c. Both statements are correct.
d. Barry‘s definition is incorrect; Candace‘s definition is correct.
3. What recent advances have helped psychologists better understand the functions
of the brain?
a. better nutrition and greater access to improved medications
b. improved therapeutic techniques and methods
c. improved brain imaging technology
d. better access to psychiatric patients for research
4. The purpose of psychology is to
a. understand and predict human behavior.
b. verify personal beliefs.
c. help us to respond to the world around us.
d. interpret memories, thoughts, and dreams.
,5. How are the act of riding a roller coaster and the fear experienced while riding it
related?
a. Riding a roller coaster is an intentional behavior and the experienced fear is
an instinctual behavior.
b. Riding a roller coaster is a behavior and the experienced fear is a related
mental activity.
c. Riding a roller coaster is a behavior and the experienced fear is a
psychological disorder.
d. Riding a roller coaster is a mental activity and the experienced fear is a
behavior.
6. Susannah observes the world around her and measures various aspects of it to
gain new knowledge. Susannah is learning about the world by using
a. descriptive statistics.
b. a hypothesis.
c. a theory.
d. empiricism.
7. You are discussing your psychology class with your aunt. She asks you, ―Can
psychology really help people study?‖ You correctly answer,
a. “Not really; psychologists generally agree that the field of education is
better suited to provide people with techniques for studying.‖
b. “Yes; psychological studies have shown that cramming before an exam
can improve memory.‖
c. “Yes; psychology provides us with techniques for improving memory and
understanding.‖
d. “It depends; psychology can enhance learning but most people will find it
difficult to use psychology to help them study.‖
8. Which of the following is a key learning strategy described in this chapter?
a. trying
b. theorizing
c. trial and error
, d. thinking deeply
9. As he studies for his psychology exam, Chen thinks deeply about the subject
matter and provides his own examples. Chen is using the process of
a. elaboration.
b. attending.
c. practicing.
d. monitoring.
10.Rosita sits in a crowded coffeehouse to study. She focuses on reading her
textbook while using noise-canceling headphones to shut out the sounds of
others around her. Rosita is engaging in
a. elaboration.
b. selective attention.
c. repeated practice.
d. connecting.
11.Jeremy is studying for his final exam. Lauren has studied psychology and gives
him a good tip about the best way to study. She correctly says,
a. “Be sure to cram in your studying the night before the final exam.‖
b. “As you study, connect the information to something personal.‖
c. “Memorize important terms by writing and rewriting the definitions.‖
d. “Study in the morning right before the exam deadline, because stress
improves learning.‖
12.According to the textbook, the first step in thinking critically about a claim is
a. considering the popularity of the source.
b. considering the consensus opinion about the claim.
c. considering the evidence for the claim.
d. considering whether the source of the information is believable.
13.Critical thinking is best defined as thinking that
, a. systematically evaluates information.
b. criticizes others‘ opinions.
c. is open-minded and creative.
d. uses inferences but does not solve problems.
14.Critical thinking focuses primarily on
a. finding flaws in an argument or claim.
b. being open to new ideas while also examining the evidence.
c. accepting new ideas without reviewing the evidence.
d. accepting any claims that are based on the scientific method.
15.Why is the first step in critical thinking asking, ―Is the source of the claim
believable?‖
a. because some claims are so obvious that there is no need for evaluation
b. so that you can evaluate the claim without any evidence
c. because if the claim fits what you already believe, you can ignore it
d. because before you can evaluate a claim, you have to evaluate the
source‘s credibility and possible motives
16.Which of the following is an example of critical thinking?
a. believing that sugar causes headaches because your head hurts after you
eat a candy bar
b. believing that eating spinach leads to a longer life after seeing an ad for
spinach on television
c. using a personal example to explain the importance of time management
d. concluding that exercise is beneficial after evaluating the evidence of a
research study
17.Talisa is writing a paper on critical thinking. Which sentence should Talisa include
in her paper to define critical thinking?
a. Critical thinking evaluates information and scientific research to draw
reasonable conclusions.
b. Critical thinking relies mostly on our own opinions and beliefs for drawing
Test Bank For
Psychology in Your Life Fourth Edition by Sarah Grison Michael S. Gazzaniga
Chapter 1-15 Answers are at the End of Each Chapter
Chapter 1
1. Which of the following is the best definition of psychology?
a. the study of the brain and its inner function
b. the analysis of the mind and its unconscious thoughts
c. the study of mental activity and behavior based on brain processes
d. the study of thoughts, social interactions, and emotions
2. Barry states that psychology is the study of mental activity. Candace remarks that
psychology is the science of behavior. Which is the correct evaluation of these
two statements?
a. Barry‘s definition is correct; Candace‘s definition is incorrect.
b. Both statements are incorrect.
c. Both statements are correct.
d. Barry‘s definition is incorrect; Candace‘s definition is correct.
3. What recent advances have helped psychologists better understand the functions
of the brain?
a. better nutrition and greater access to improved medications
b. improved therapeutic techniques and methods
c. improved brain imaging technology
d. better access to psychiatric patients for research
4. The purpose of psychology is to
a. understand and predict human behavior.
b. verify personal beliefs.
c. help us to respond to the world around us.
d. interpret memories, thoughts, and dreams.
,5. How are the act of riding a roller coaster and the fear experienced while riding it
related?
a. Riding a roller coaster is an intentional behavior and the experienced fear is
an instinctual behavior.
b. Riding a roller coaster is a behavior and the experienced fear is a related
mental activity.
c. Riding a roller coaster is a behavior and the experienced fear is a
psychological disorder.
d. Riding a roller coaster is a mental activity and the experienced fear is a
behavior.
6. Susannah observes the world around her and measures various aspects of it to
gain new knowledge. Susannah is learning about the world by using
a. descriptive statistics.
b. a hypothesis.
c. a theory.
d. empiricism.
7. You are discussing your psychology class with your aunt. She asks you, ―Can
psychology really help people study?‖ You correctly answer,
a. “Not really; psychologists generally agree that the field of education is
better suited to provide people with techniques for studying.‖
b. “Yes; psychological studies have shown that cramming before an exam
can improve memory.‖
c. “Yes; psychology provides us with techniques for improving memory and
understanding.‖
d. “It depends; psychology can enhance learning but most people will find it
difficult to use psychology to help them study.‖
8. Which of the following is a key learning strategy described in this chapter?
a. trying
b. theorizing
c. trial and error
, d. thinking deeply
9. As he studies for his psychology exam, Chen thinks deeply about the subject
matter and provides his own examples. Chen is using the process of
a. elaboration.
b. attending.
c. practicing.
d. monitoring.
10.Rosita sits in a crowded coffeehouse to study. She focuses on reading her
textbook while using noise-canceling headphones to shut out the sounds of
others around her. Rosita is engaging in
a. elaboration.
b. selective attention.
c. repeated practice.
d. connecting.
11.Jeremy is studying for his final exam. Lauren has studied psychology and gives
him a good tip about the best way to study. She correctly says,
a. “Be sure to cram in your studying the night before the final exam.‖
b. “As you study, connect the information to something personal.‖
c. “Memorize important terms by writing and rewriting the definitions.‖
d. “Study in the morning right before the exam deadline, because stress
improves learning.‖
12.According to the textbook, the first step in thinking critically about a claim is
a. considering the popularity of the source.
b. considering the consensus opinion about the claim.
c. considering the evidence for the claim.
d. considering whether the source of the information is believable.
13.Critical thinking is best defined as thinking that
, a. systematically evaluates information.
b. criticizes others‘ opinions.
c. is open-minded and creative.
d. uses inferences but does not solve problems.
14.Critical thinking focuses primarily on
a. finding flaws in an argument or claim.
b. being open to new ideas while also examining the evidence.
c. accepting new ideas without reviewing the evidence.
d. accepting any claims that are based on the scientific method.
15.Why is the first step in critical thinking asking, ―Is the source of the claim
believable?‖
a. because some claims are so obvious that there is no need for evaluation
b. so that you can evaluate the claim without any evidence
c. because if the claim fits what you already believe, you can ignore it
d. because before you can evaluate a claim, you have to evaluate the
source‘s credibility and possible motives
16.Which of the following is an example of critical thinking?
a. believing that sugar causes headaches because your head hurts after you
eat a candy bar
b. believing that eating spinach leads to a longer life after seeing an ad for
spinach on television
c. using a personal example to explain the importance of time management
d. concluding that exercise is beneficial after evaluating the evidence of a
research study
17.Talisa is writing a paper on critical thinking. Which sentence should Talisa include
in her paper to define critical thinking?
a. Critical thinking evaluates information and scientific research to draw
reasonable conclusions.
b. Critical thinking relies mostly on our own opinions and beliefs for drawing
