Psychology Quiz: Key Concepts Overview

Questions and Answers

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?

Obedience

Conformity (correct)

Visual Masking

Motion Parallax

Social Facilitation

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?

Dreams Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely diagnosis of Rhoda's condition?

Bipolar disorder Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about rods and cones?

Rods facilitate black-and-white vision and cones facilitate color vision. Signup and view all the answers

This incident illustrates which two concepts in human memory?

Recall and recognition Signup and view all the answers

Dan's behavior of returning home to see if he locked the door is an example of?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder Signup and view all the answers

According to Lawrence Kohlberg, children at the first level of moral reasoning make judgments based on?

The likelihood of punishment Signup and view all the answers

After constant exposure to a stimulus, our nerve cells fire less frequently. This can be explained by?

Sensory adaptation Signup and view all the answers

The reappearance, after a rest period, of an extinguished conditioned response is called?

Spontaneous recovery Signup and view all the answers

Tension from an inconsistency between an individual's attitudes and behavior is referred to as?

Cognitive dissonance Signup and view all the answers

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.

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.