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The validity of a personality test is best indicated by which of the following?
The validity of a personality test is best indicated by which of the following?
- The correlation between test scores and IQ.
- The correlation between test scores and some other relevant measure. (correct)
- The number of questions in the test that can be objectively scored.
- The inverse correlation of the variables being tested.
- The number of people in the test's norming population.
A group of students perceived a stationary point of light in a dark room as a moving object. This outcome was a demonstration of?
A group of students perceived a stationary point of light in a dark room as a moving object. This outcome was a demonstration of?
- Obedience
- Conformity (correct)
- Visual Masking
- Motion Parallax
- Social Facilitation
Which ethical principle was clearly violated when Dr. Lewis demanded students complete a survey?
Which ethical principle was clearly violated when Dr. Lewis demanded students complete a survey?
- The right to refuse to participate in the study. (correct)
- The right to have a copy of the survey.
- The right to have a copy of the results.
- The right to be protected from unnecessary risk of harm.
- The right to be informed of deception.
Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is highly correlated with which of the following?
Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is highly correlated with which of the following?
What is the most likely diagnosis of Rhoda's condition?
What is the most likely diagnosis of Rhoda's condition?
Which of the following is true about rods and cones?
Which of the following is true about rods and cones?
This incident illustrates which two concepts in human memory?
This incident illustrates which two concepts in human memory?
Dan's behavior of returning home to see if he locked the door is an example of?
Dan's behavior of returning home to see if he locked the door is an example of?
According to Lawrence Kohlberg, children at the first level of moral reasoning make judgments based on?
According to Lawrence Kohlberg, children at the first level of moral reasoning make judgments based on?
After constant exposure to a stimulus, our nerve cells fire less frequently. This can be explained by?
After constant exposure to a stimulus, our nerve cells fire less frequently. This can be explained by?
The reappearance, after a rest period, of an extinguished conditioned response is called?
The reappearance, after a rest period, of an extinguished conditioned response is called?
Tension from an inconsistency between an individual's attitudes and behavior is referred to as?
Tension from an inconsistency between an individual's attitudes and behavior is referred to as?
Study Notes
Personality Testing
- Validity of a personality test is indicated by the correlation between test scores and a relevant measure.
Conformity
- Demonstrated when a group's perception of a stationary light in a dark room becomes more similar after sharing estimates.
Ethical Principles in Research
- Right to refuse participation was violated in a study requiring a survey on television viewing habits.
Sleep and Dreams
- Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is closely associated with dreaming.
Mood Disorders
- Rhoda's symptoms suggest a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, characterized by alternating periods of major depression and euphoric activity.
Vision
- Rods are responsible for black-and-white vision, while cones facilitate color vision.
Memory Concepts
- Recall and recognition are illustrated when a moviegoer remembers an actor's name after reviewing a list.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Dan's repetitive checking behavior exemplifies obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Moral Reasoning
- According to Kohlberg, children in the first level of moral reasoning judge right and wrong based on the likelihood of punishment.
Sensory Adaptation
- Diminished nerve firing after prolonged exposure to a stimulus is explained by sensory adaptation.
Conditioned Responses
- Spontaneous recovery refers to the reappearance of an extinguished conditioned response after a rest period.
Cognitive Dissonance
- Tension arising from inconsistencies between attitudes and behaviors is known as cognitive dissonance.
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Description
Test your knowledge on essential psychology concepts including personality testing, conformity, ethical principles in research, and various psychological disorders. This quiz covers topics ranging from sleep and dreams to memory concepts and obsessive-compulsive behavior. Perfect for psychology students seeking to reinforce their understanding of key ideas.
