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Research where neither the observer nor the participants know which treatment was received is called a _______.
Research where neither the observer nor the participants know which treatment was received is called a _______.
Which school of psychology considers behaviors in terms of active adaptations?
Which school of psychology considers behaviors in terms of active adaptations?
In which circumstance would a researcher be only able to run a quasi-experiment?
In which circumstance would a researcher be only able to run a quasi-experiment?
Megan is a researcher interested in how many parents with children walk by the toy store in the mall without stopping in. She creates a quick table with check boxes to include whether the parent is a man or a woman, the child is a boy or a girl, how many children are together, what day of the week and time of day it is. Which of the following is this an example of?
Megan is a researcher interested in how many parents with children walk by the toy store in the mall without stopping in. She creates a quick table with check boxes to include whether the parent is a man or a woman, the child is a boy or a girl, how many children are together, what day of the week and time of day it is. Which of the following is this an example of?
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A researcher found that the noise level on floors of college dormitories (measured in decibels) correlated -.45 with the grades of students who lived on those floors. What is the best interpretation of this correlation?
A researcher found that the noise level on floors of college dormitories (measured in decibels) correlated -.45 with the grades of students who lived on those floors. What is the best interpretation of this correlation?
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Which of the following would be an operational definition of "anxiety"?
Which of the following would be an operational definition of "anxiety"?
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Which of the following is the only difference between experimental and control groups and the only possible cause of a change in the dependent variable?
Which of the following is the only difference between experimental and control groups and the only possible cause of a change in the dependent variable?
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Which of the following is a special mistake to avoid when observing animals?
Which of the following is a special mistake to avoid when observing animals?
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Which is a non-experimental study that quantifies the degree to which events, measures, or variables are associated?
Which is a non-experimental study that quantifies the degree to which events, measures, or variables are associated?
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April's son has been acting violently toward other children in school. She decides to take her son to a child psychologist, who takes a sample of April's son's blood to test his testosterone levels. With this, the psychologist can confirm that they are in balance with his age and maturity level. Which psychological perspective applies to April's situation?
April's son has been acting violently toward other children in school. She decides to take her son to a child psychologist, who takes a sample of April's son's blood to test his testosterone levels. With this, the psychologist can confirm that they are in balance with his age and maturity level. Which psychological perspective applies to April's situation?
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The study of any directly observable action or response - eating, hanging out, sleeping, talking, or sneezing - is referred to as ______.
The study of any directly observable action or response - eating, hanging out, sleeping, talking, or sneezing - is referred to as ______.
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Which of the following is a definition of a psychiatrist?
Which of the following is a definition of a psychiatrist?
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In scientific research, the process of naming and classifying is defined as ______.
In scientific research, the process of naming and classifying is defined as ______.
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A hearing aid is best suited for which of the following people?
A hearing aid is best suited for which of the following people?
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Defects in the cornea, lens, or eye resulting in some areas of vision being out of focus causes the problem of ______.
Defects in the cornea, lens, or eye resulting in some areas of vision being out of focus causes the problem of ______.
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Which term refers to the senses of body movement and positioning?
Which term refers to the senses of body movement and positioning?
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Which of the following is found within the cochlea and works to transduce vibrations into nerve impulses?
Which of the following is found within the cochlea and works to transduce vibrations into nerve impulses?
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According to Aamodt, who among the following is the most effective listener?
According to Aamodt, who among the following is the most effective listener?
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What is olfaction in the human sensory system?
What is olfaction in the human sensory system?
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What is bottom-up processing in the context of sensory perception?
What is bottom-up processing in the context of sensory perception?
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What are cones in the human visual system?
What are cones in the human visual system?
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Which of the following systems uses large nerve fibers to alert that body damage may be occurring?
Which of the following systems uses large nerve fibers to alert that body damage may be occurring?
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What is the fovea of the eye?
What is the fovea of the eye?
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After an amputation, the brain creates a body image called the ______.
After an amputation, the brain creates a body image called the ______.
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Which of the following is the minimum amount of physical energy that can be detected 50 percent of the time?
Which of the following is the minimum amount of physical energy that can be detected 50 percent of the time?
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Shu-Lin eventually comes to ignore the sound of a barking dog next door. This is most clearly an example of which of the following?
Shu-Lin eventually comes to ignore the sound of a barking dog next door. This is most clearly an example of which of the following?
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Decreasing the amplitude and increasing the wavelength of a sound wave would result in hearing:
Decreasing the amplitude and increasing the wavelength of a sound wave would result in hearing:
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Hearing an old song that triggers a memory, which in turn triggers further associated memories, is an example of ______.
Hearing an old song that triggers a memory, which in turn triggers further associated memories, is an example of ______.
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In which type of memory does information have the briefest life span?
In which type of memory does information have the briefest life span?
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Which of the following is best supported by Ebbinghaus' research on forgetting?
Which of the following is best supported by Ebbinghaus' research on forgetting?
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Where does maintenance rehearsal occur?
Where does maintenance rehearsal occur?
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Which of the following plays a key role in transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memory?
Which of the following plays a key role in transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memory?
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Which of the following best reflects state-dependent learning?
Which of the following best reflects state-dependent learning?
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Which term best describes the inability to retrieve memories of events that occurred before an injury or trauma?
Which term best describes the inability to retrieve memories of events that occurred before an injury or trauma?
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The idea that people process words and mental images together better than they do words alone is known as ______.
The idea that people process words and mental images together better than they do words alone is known as ______.
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The process of priming triggers which type of memories?
The process of priming triggers which type of memories?
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Priya has been playing high-level tennis for years. At her company picnic, the first time she ever played softball, Priya tried to swing the bat one-handed like a tennis racquet. Which of the following best describes the cause of Priya's behavior at the softball game?
Priya has been playing high-level tennis for years. At her company picnic, the first time she ever played softball, Priya tried to swing the bat one-handed like a tennis racquet. Which of the following best describes the cause of Priya's behavior at the softball game?
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After days of trying and falling, Luisa has finally learned how to ride a two-wheel bike! What is being stored as Luisa takes her first smiling victory lap around the block?
After days of trying and falling, Luisa has finally learned how to ride a two-wheel bike! What is being stored as Luisa takes her first smiling victory lap around the block?
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Study Notes
Psychology Exam - Multiple Choice and Short Answer Questions
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Exam Details:
- Course: Psychology 1F90
- Date of Exam: December 11, xxxx
- Time of Exam: 1900-2200
- Number of pages: 24
- Number of students: 1420
- Instructors: A. Dane, T. Martini
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Important Instructions:
- Use a pencil for multiple choice
- Answer on the separate scantron sheet
- Label scantron with name and Brock student number, and fill in the bubbles.
- No unauthorized materials permitted. Use of unauthorized materials will result in a zero grade.
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Multiple Choice Instructions:
- Answers to multiple choice questions should be written on the scantron sheet.
- Answers written on the exam script will not be graded.
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Short Answer Instructions:
- Complete and label short answer booklets appropriately.
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Example Multiple Choice Question:
- Research where neither the observer nor the participants know which treatment was received is called a:
- a. biased study
- b. double-blind sample
- c. survey method
- d. single-blind study
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Example Multiple Choice Question (with correct answer):
- Which school of psychology considers behaviors in terms of active adaptations?
- a. Gestalt psychology
- b. Behaviorism
- c. Functionalism
- d. Structuralism
- Correct Answer: c. Functionalism
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Additional Questions/Topics:
- Operational definitions of "anxiety"
- Experimental vs. control groups and variables
- Avoiding mistakes in animal observation
- Non-experimental study that quantifies the degree to which events, measurements, and variables are associated (e.g., correlation research).
- Psychological perspectives/situations (e.g., biological, evolutionary, behavioral, biopsychosocial, and more)
- Specific psychological terms and concepts (e.g., priming, redintegration, chunking, sensory memory, short-term memory, and others)
- Various forms of memory (including flashbulb memory)
- Perception concepts
- Basic units of thought (e.g., morpheme, concept, heuristic, prototype)
- Types of intelligence (e.g., fluid, crystallized, experiential, practical)
- Cognitive development stages (e.g., preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational, stages of cognitive development)
- Executive functions.
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Important Concepts/Terms:
- State-dependent learning
- Functional fixedness
- Conjunctive concept.
- Learning
- Reinforcement.
- Extinction in conditioning.
- Classical conditioning
- Operant conditioning
- Variable ratio (VR) schedules
- Fixed ratio (FR)
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Other Information:
- Types of amnesia, such as retrograde and anterograde.
- The process of naming and classifying (e.g., description).
- Important researchers and their work.
- Specific types of reflexes (e.g., rooting, Moro, Babinski)
- Different ways of measuring body image
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Short Answer Questions (Example):
- Describe aspects of the Modal Model of Memory. -Explain the importance of cultural differences in perception. -Discuss implications of genetic predispositions on learned behaviors.
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Prepare for the Psychology 1F90 exam with this multiple choice and short answer question quiz. Ensure you're familiar with exam protocols for a successful test experience on December 11. Review important instructions and example questions to boost your confidence.
