PSY 101 STUDY GUIDE FOR FINAL EXAM (QUESTIONS
FROM PREVIOUS QUIZZES) | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
MODULE 1
What does cognitive psychology primarily study?
A. The influence of society on individual behavior.
B. The biological basis of human behavior.
C. Mental processes involved in thoughts and actions.
D. The development of the human mind throughout the lifespan. Answer - C.
Mental processes involved in thoughts and actions.
MODULE 1
What does the term 'plasticity' refer to in the context of developmental
psychology?
A. The study of how children play with plastic toys.
B. The investigation of synthetic materials in brain implants.
C. The use of plastic models to understand brain structure.
D. The ability of the brain to change and adapt over time. Answer - D. The
ability of the brain to change and adapt over time.
,MODULE 1
What term describes the shift from mental hospitals and asylums to other
forms of care in the mid-20th century?
A. Institutionalization
B. Deinstitutionalization
C. Deasylumed
D. Decentralization Answer - B. Deinstitutionalization
MODULE 1
Who is often attributed with the quote, "A people without the knowledge of
their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots"?
A. Marcus Garvey
B. William James
C. Edward Titchener
D. Sigmund Freud Answer - A. Marcus Garvey
MODULE 1
What movement in psychology focuses on integrating Indigenous beliefs about
human existence and the natural world?
A. Functionalism
B. Structuralism
C. Indigenous psychology
D. Psychoanalysis Answer - C. Indigenous psychology
MODULE 1
, What type of research involves observing human behavior without
interference?
A. Experimental research.
B. Correlational research.
C. Descriptive research.
D. Theoretical research. Answer - C. Descriptive research.
MODULE 1
Why is it important to remember that correlation does not imply causation?
A. Because correlational research is not a valid method in psychology.
B. Because all research findings are coincidental.
C. To discredit the findings of correlational research.
D. Because correlational research can lead to incorrect conclusions about cause
and effect. Answer - D. Because correlational research can lead to incorrect
conclusions about cause and effect.
MODULE 1
What is the purpose of a null hypothesis in experimental research?
A. To prove the researcher's theory is correct.
B. You never need a null hypothesis.
C. To assume no relationship between the variables until proven otherwise.
D. To confirm the researcher's personal beliefs. Answer - C. To assume no
relationship between the variables until proven otherwise.
FROM PREVIOUS QUIZZES) | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
MODULE 1
What does cognitive psychology primarily study?
A. The influence of society on individual behavior.
B. The biological basis of human behavior.
C. Mental processes involved in thoughts and actions.
D. The development of the human mind throughout the lifespan. Answer - C.
Mental processes involved in thoughts and actions.
MODULE 1
What does the term 'plasticity' refer to in the context of developmental
psychology?
A. The study of how children play with plastic toys.
B. The investigation of synthetic materials in brain implants.
C. The use of plastic models to understand brain structure.
D. The ability of the brain to change and adapt over time. Answer - D. The
ability of the brain to change and adapt over time.
,MODULE 1
What term describes the shift from mental hospitals and asylums to other
forms of care in the mid-20th century?
A. Institutionalization
B. Deinstitutionalization
C. Deasylumed
D. Decentralization Answer - B. Deinstitutionalization
MODULE 1
Who is often attributed with the quote, "A people without the knowledge of
their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots"?
A. Marcus Garvey
B. William James
C. Edward Titchener
D. Sigmund Freud Answer - A. Marcus Garvey
MODULE 1
What movement in psychology focuses on integrating Indigenous beliefs about
human existence and the natural world?
A. Functionalism
B. Structuralism
C. Indigenous psychology
D. Psychoanalysis Answer - C. Indigenous psychology
MODULE 1
, What type of research involves observing human behavior without
interference?
A. Experimental research.
B. Correlational research.
C. Descriptive research.
D. Theoretical research. Answer - C. Descriptive research.
MODULE 1
Why is it important to remember that correlation does not imply causation?
A. Because correlational research is not a valid method in psychology.
B. Because all research findings are coincidental.
C. To discredit the findings of correlational research.
D. Because correlational research can lead to incorrect conclusions about cause
and effect. Answer - D. Because correlational research can lead to incorrect
conclusions about cause and effect.
MODULE 1
What is the purpose of a null hypothesis in experimental research?
A. To prove the researcher's theory is correct.
B. You never need a null hypothesis.
C. To assume no relationship between the variables until proven otherwise.
D. To confirm the researcher's personal beliefs. Answer - C. To assume no
relationship between the variables until proven otherwise.
