Psychology Exam test queries with
answers graded A+
What is Psychology - ANS✅✅The scientific study of behavior and mental processes in context
This part of the brain is implicated in transferring information from short-term memory to long-term
memory.
A.
prefrontal cortex
B.
amygdala
C.
hippocampus
D.
cerebellum - ANS✅✅C
If there is a correlation coefficient of + .85 for the relationship between ice cream sales and murders,
we would expect that as ice cream sales ________, murders __________.
A.
Increase, decrease,
B.
Decrease, decrease
C.
Decrease, increase,
D.
Increase, increase - ANS✅✅D
Dr. Deshevski wants to study the effects of a new drug on memory. She decides to have two groups
one that will receive the new drug and one group that will receive a placebo. This type of study is
known as:
A.
,a survey study
B.
an observational study
C.
a case study
D.
an experimental study - ANS✅✅D
The basic goals of psychology and psychological research are:
A.
Describe, analyze, interpret, and demonstrate
B.
Define, understand, tolerate and interpret
C.
Describe, predict, control/change, and explain
D.
Define, examine, consider, and tolerate - ANS✅✅C
The auditory cortex is located in the:
A.
parietal lobes
B.
occipital lobes
C.
frontal lobes
D.
temporal lobes - ANS✅✅D
Before an individual (subject) can participate in psychological research he or she must:
,A.
have a mental health exam.
B.
be enrolled in a psychology course at a college or university.
C.
have a physical exam.
D.
sign an informed consent form. - ANS✅✅D
This type of research involves looking at past records or past data sets.
A.
Archival
B.
Longitudinal
C.
Case study
D.
Cross-sectional - ANS✅✅A
Seratonin and dopamine are examples of
A.
Axons
B.
Endorphins
, C.
Neurotransmitters
D.
Hormones - ANS✅✅C
This branch of psychology focuses on patterns of thoughts and behaviors that make individuals
unique.
A.
Developmental
B.
Social
C.
Industrial-Organizational
D.
Personality
E.
Forensic - ANS✅✅D
Which of the following is NOT an intellectual standard?
A.
Logic
B.
Relevance
C.
Assumptions
D.
Clarity
E.
answers graded A+
What is Psychology - ANS✅✅The scientific study of behavior and mental processes in context
This part of the brain is implicated in transferring information from short-term memory to long-term
memory.
A.
prefrontal cortex
B.
amygdala
C.
hippocampus
D.
cerebellum - ANS✅✅C
If there is a correlation coefficient of + .85 for the relationship between ice cream sales and murders,
we would expect that as ice cream sales ________, murders __________.
A.
Increase, decrease,
B.
Decrease, decrease
C.
Decrease, increase,
D.
Increase, increase - ANS✅✅D
Dr. Deshevski wants to study the effects of a new drug on memory. She decides to have two groups
one that will receive the new drug and one group that will receive a placebo. This type of study is
known as:
A.
,a survey study
B.
an observational study
C.
a case study
D.
an experimental study - ANS✅✅D
The basic goals of psychology and psychological research are:
A.
Describe, analyze, interpret, and demonstrate
B.
Define, understand, tolerate and interpret
C.
Describe, predict, control/change, and explain
D.
Define, examine, consider, and tolerate - ANS✅✅C
The auditory cortex is located in the:
A.
parietal lobes
B.
occipital lobes
C.
frontal lobes
D.
temporal lobes - ANS✅✅D
Before an individual (subject) can participate in psychological research he or she must:
,A.
have a mental health exam.
B.
be enrolled in a psychology course at a college or university.
C.
have a physical exam.
D.
sign an informed consent form. - ANS✅✅D
This type of research involves looking at past records or past data sets.
A.
Archival
B.
Longitudinal
C.
Case study
D.
Cross-sectional - ANS✅✅A
Seratonin and dopamine are examples of
A.
Axons
B.
Endorphins
, C.
Neurotransmitters
D.
Hormones - ANS✅✅C
This branch of psychology focuses on patterns of thoughts and behaviors that make individuals
unique.
A.
Developmental
B.
Social
C.
Industrial-Organizational
D.
Personality
E.
Forensic - ANS✅✅D
Which of the following is NOT an intellectual standard?
A.
Logic
B.
Relevance
C.
Assumptions
D.
Clarity
E.
