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What term is used to describe antiretroviral medication taken by an HIV-negative person to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV before engaging in risk behavior?
What term is used to describe antiretroviral medication taken by an HIV-negative person to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV before engaging in risk behavior?
In research terminology, what is the term for the group of 100 marathon runners selected for a study?
In research terminology, what is the term for the group of 100 marathon runners selected for a study?
Which problem-solving strategy is characterized by using mental shortcuts or 'rules of thumb'?
Which problem-solving strategy is characterized by using mental shortcuts or 'rules of thumb'?
Based on Maverick's symptoms, what disorder is he most likely to have?
Based on Maverick's symptoms, what disorder is he most likely to have?
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What term describes the tendency to respond to stimuli similar to but not identical to the conditioned stimulus?
What term describes the tendency to respond to stimuli similar to but not identical to the conditioned stimulus?
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What is a fundamental belief about premarital sex as related to societal impact?
What is a fundamental belief about premarital sex as related to societal impact?
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How is sexual orientation considered in a contemporary understanding?
How is sexual orientation considered in a contemporary understanding?
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Which statement is true regarding the sensitivity of studying sexual orientation?
Which statement is true regarding the sensitivity of studying sexual orientation?
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Which theory suggests that sleep is essential for cellular repair and replenishing chemicals?
Which theory suggests that sleep is essential for cellular repair and replenishing chemicals?
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The process of making information meaningful to aid its transition from short-term to long-term memory is known as what type of rehearsal?
The process of making information meaningful to aid its transition from short-term to long-term memory is known as what type of rehearsal?
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What sleep disorder is characterized by sudden attacks of sleep during the daytime?
What sleep disorder is characterized by sudden attacks of sleep during the daytime?
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What term describes the influence of prior experiences on how individuals perceive stimuli?
What term describes the influence of prior experiences on how individuals perceive stimuli?
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According to Maslow's hierarchy, which need must be satisfied before others?
According to Maslow's hierarchy, which need must be satisfied before others?
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In an experiment to determine how spectators affect athletic performance, which is the independent variable?
In an experiment to determine how spectators affect athletic performance, which is the independent variable?
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Engaging in an activity for its inherent satisfaction rather than for any external reward defines which concept?
Engaging in an activity for its inherent satisfaction rather than for any external reward defines which concept?
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In a study on motor skill development, collecting data across different age groups primarily helps to examine what?
In a study on motor skill development, collecting data across different age groups primarily helps to examine what?
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What technique did Professor Johnson use to gain compliance from Professor Calabrese?
What technique did Professor Johnson use to gain compliance from Professor Calabrese?
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What term would Freud use to describe Bill's personality traits observed during his anal stage fixation?
What term would Freud use to describe Bill's personality traits observed during his anal stage fixation?
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Tyler's agreement with his friends to go left, despite believing they should go right, is an example of what behavior?
Tyler's agreement with his friends to go left, despite believing they should go right, is an example of what behavior?
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How can cultural relativity be defined?
How can cultural relativity be defined?
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Dr. Shedrika's therapy, which focuses on revealing unconscious conflicts, is likely which type of therapy?
Dr. Shedrika's therapy, which focuses on revealing unconscious conflicts, is likely which type of therapy?
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What is the primary focus of the anal stage in Freud's theory of psychosexual development?
What is the primary focus of the anal stage in Freud's theory of psychosexual development?
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Which of the following best reflects the principle of the door-in-the-face technique?
Which of the following best reflects the principle of the door-in-the-face technique?
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Which option describes a common characteristic of negative reinforcement?
Which option describes a common characteristic of negative reinforcement?
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What type of research design is Professor Rodriguez using?
What type of research design is Professor Rodriguez using?
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The ability to match a piece of information or a stimulus to a stored image or fact is called?
The ability to match a piece of information or a stimulus to a stored image or fact is called?
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In monozygotic twins, how many eggs are fertilized?
In monozygotic twins, how many eggs are fertilized?
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In the aquarium light example, the conditioned stimulus is?
In the aquarium light example, the conditioned stimulus is?
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Ben's use of a dime to fix his visor indicates?
Ben's use of a dime to fix his visor indicates?
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Professor Calabrese's response to Wrinkles' actions would be considered?
Professor Calabrese's response to Wrinkles' actions would be considered?
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The process of turning sound vibrations into neural messages is called?
The process of turning sound vibrations into neural messages is called?
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What is the opposite of recognition when it comes to memory retrieval?
What is the opposite of recognition when it comes to memory retrieval?
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What is the correct order of the steps in the scientific approach?
What is the correct order of the steps in the scientific approach?
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What term describes the smallest difference between two stimuli that is detectable 50% of the time?
What term describes the smallest difference between two stimuli that is detectable 50% of the time?
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Which term correctly describes the resistance to learning certain types of voluntary behaviors due to innate factors?
Which term correctly describes the resistance to learning certain types of voluntary behaviors due to innate factors?
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Which of the following accurately describes the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which of the following accurately describes the parasympathetic nervous system?
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Which statement about night terrors is true?
Which statement about night terrors is true?
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In diagnosing schizophrenia, which of the following is NOT considered a negative symptom?
In diagnosing schizophrenia, which of the following is NOT considered a negative symptom?
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What describes the sensory system that is most developed at birth?
What describes the sensory system that is most developed at birth?
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What describes echoic memory in the context of sensory memory?
What describes echoic memory in the context of sensory memory?
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Which term describes annoying day-to-day stressors such as losing one’s keys or getting stuck in traffic?
Which term describes annoying day-to-day stressors such as losing one’s keys or getting stuck in traffic?
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What disorder is most likely indicated by an individual who is insecure, has intense relationships, and engages in self-destructive behavior?
What disorder is most likely indicated by an individual who is insecure, has intense relationships, and engages in self-destructive behavior?
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Which historical figure emphasized the importance of consciousness in adapting to everyday life?
Which historical figure emphasized the importance of consciousness in adapting to everyday life?
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A male with an extra X chromosome (XXY) is most likely diagnosed with which condition?
A male with an extra X chromosome (XXY) is most likely diagnosed with which condition?
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What disorder involves recurrent, intense sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person?
What disorder involves recurrent, intense sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person?
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What describes the internal belief that a drug is necessary for emotional or psychological well-being?
What describes the internal belief that a drug is necessary for emotional or psychological well-being?
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According to Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love, which is true?
According to Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love, which is true?
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Which structure is primarily responsible for fear responses and memory of fear?
Which structure is primarily responsible for fear responses and memory of fear?
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Study Notes
Multiple Choice Practice Final Exam
- Glial cell function: Structural support, production of myelin, and delivery of nutrients.
- Gestalt principle of similarity: People perceive similar-looking things as belonging together.
- Gestalt principle of proximity: Things that are close together are perceived as a group.
- Gestalt principle of continuity: People perceive continuous lines rather than disconnected parts.
- Gestalt principle of contiguity: People perceive things that occur close together in time as related.
- Systematic desensitization: A therapy technique for overcoming fears.
- Intellectual disability (intellectual developmental disorder): Cognitive and adaptive skills are less developed than expected for age. Symptoms might include delays in intellectual and other developmental areas in comparison to typically developing peers
- Intellectual giftedness: An IQ above 130
- McLelland's 3 psychological needs: Power, affiliation, and achievement
- Kinsey's view on sexual orientation: A continuum (spectrum) rather than discrete categories.
- Antiretroviral medication (PrEP) role: Taken daily by HIV-negative individuals to reduce acquiring HIV.
- Target population: A group of individuals selected to represent a larger population.
- Problem-solving strategy (heuristic): Using mental shortcuts.
- Dissociative identity disorder characteristic: Significant gaps in memory, feeling "possessed", uncontrolled urges, and a history of childhood trauma.
- Stimulus discrimination: Learning to respond to a specific stimulus and not similar stimuli.
- Parietel Lobe Location: Located between the front (Frontal Lobe) and back (Occipital Lobe) of the brain, on top the head. The image required to locate this is not available in the provided text.
- Sleep's restorative function: Necessary for cellular repair and replenishing chemicals.
- Making information meaningful: Elaborative rehearsal to transfer from short-term to long-term memory.
- Sleep disorder (narcolepsy): Sudden and unexpected instances of falling asleep.
- Perceptual set (expectation): Previous experiences influencing perceptions.
Additional Concepts
- Maslow's hierarchy of needs: Physiological needs are met first, followed by safety, belonging, self-esteem, and self-actualization.
- Independent variable in an experiment: The aspect manipulated to see its effect on other variables.
- Experimental research: Research design using manipulated variables.
- Lens location: The image required to locate the lens is not available in the provided text.
- Intrinsic motivation: Engaging in an activity because it's satisfying.
- Motor skill development research design: Professor Rodriguez' comparative study across ages and time points is a cross-sequential research design.
- Recency effect: the increased ability to remember information that was recently presented, compared to information earlier in the presentation
- Monozygotic (identical) twins: Develop from one fertilized egg and share identical genetics.
- Conditioned stimulus: a stimulus that elicits a response after learning
- Intonation: Rhythm and emphasis in speaking.
- Latent content: True meaning/underlying meaning of events(as in a dream).
- Self-efficacy: A person's belief about their ability to successfully accomplish a specific task or goal.
- Incentives: Stimuli or factors motivating or attracting individuals towards action or behavior.
- HIV risk factors and preventive measures: Prevention methods such as PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) are available to reduce HIV susceptibility.
- Personality Types Several different personality types are mentioned in various questions
- Psychosexual Development Stages: Stages of development (like the anal stage) are mentioned.
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This quiz evaluates your knowledge on various psychological topics, including antiretroviral medications, problem-solving strategies, and theories related to sleep and memory. It also covers societal beliefs about sexual orientation and premarital sex. Test your understanding of these concepts and their implications in psychology!
