• PSY101_MH_V4
• Topic 4: Sensation and Perception
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In the country of Calibria, men prefer to date women with wide hips because they believe that these women are able to reproduce better. This scenario most likely illustrates the ________ to psychology.
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a. evolutionary approach
b. biological approach
c. humanistic approach
d. cognitive approach
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In his practice, Dr. Wagner stresses the role of unconscious processes and unresolved childhood conflicts that influence an individual's behavior. Dr. Wagner's belief aligns with the ________ approach to psychology.
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a. behavioral
b. cognitive
c. psychodynamic
d. evolutionary
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Amelia, a researcher, conducts a study and finds that teenage boys in the country of Bodonia prefer to date fair-skinned girls and keep their relationships confidential. Michael, Amelia's colleague, tries to reproduce her study to see if he gets the same result. In this scenario, Michael's act illustrates
Select one:
a. deception.
b. the principle of confidentiality.
c. natural selection.
d. replication.
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Professor Wong measures the intelligence and temperament of a group of preschoolers. He plans to study the same group of participants over time and collect data when the children are in Grades 3, 6, and 9. This is an example of which type of research design?
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a. sampling design
b. experimental design
c. longitudinal design
d. double-blind experiment
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In experimental research, the ________ is a manipulated experimental factor, and the ________ is the outcome.
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a. dependent variable; independent variable
b. independent variable; dependent variable
c. confounding variable; independent variable
d. dependent variable; confounding variable
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Sara, a researcher, and her team conduct a study to examine the effect of WakeMe, an energy drink, on the intelligence quotient (IQ) levels of people in a small district of Casadia. The people of Casadia are randomly divided into two equal groups. Members of one group, Group WM, are made to drink WakeMe and then take the IQ test. Members of the other group, Group NoWM, are made to drink plain water packaged in WakeMe bottles and then take the IQ test. In this scenario, who among the following exemplifies the control group?
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a. members of Group NoWM
b. members of Group WM
c. Sara and her team
d. the team that designs the IQ test
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A(n) ________ allows researchers to identify the specific effects of the independent variable from the possible effects of the experimenter's and the participants' expectations about it.
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a. double-blind experiment
b. measure of central tendency
c. meta-analytical study
d. interview
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Independent variables are
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a. measured by researchers.
b. manipulated by researchers.
c. confounds that are typically irrelevant to the hypothesis being tested.
d. the factors that change in response to the changes in dependent variables.
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In a ________, neither the experimenter administering the treatment nor the participants are aware of which participants are in the experimental group and which are in the control group until the results are calculated.
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a. double-blind experiment
b. correlational research
c. longitudinal design
d. case study
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A ________ is a sample that gives every member of the population an equal chance of being selected.
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a. stratified sample
b. random sample
c. convenience sample
d. cluster sample
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Researchers usually should submit their findings to a journal for review by their colleagues, who make a decision about whether to publish the paper, depending on its scientific merit. This process is known as
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a. publishing review.
b. literature review.
c. peer review.
d. subject review.
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Which of the following is a guideline to follow to consume psychological information critically and wisely?
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a. Consider the source of psychological information.
b. Apply conclusions from a group to an individual.
c. Do not look for answers beyond a single study.
d. Draw causal conclusions from correlational studies.
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Which of the following statements best defines critical thinking in psychology?
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a. It is the process of accepting observed events as true.
b. It is the process of reflecting deeply, asking questions, and evaluating evidence.
c. It is a form of thinking intended to create something new and different.
d. It is a form of thinking that has been rejected by contemporary psychologists.
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________ is an abnormal disruption in the tissue of the brain resulting from injury or disease.
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a. Brain lesioning
b. Brain imaging
c. Brain ischemia
d. Brain stem stroke
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When a neuron sends an action potential, it is commonly said to be
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a. firing.
b. grading.
c. depolarizing.
d. classifying.
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Michael, a doctor, is studying the extent of damage to the brain involving loss of memory in his patient Kayla. He examines a three-dimensional image obtained from X-rays of Kayla's head that are assembled into a composite image. In the context of brain imaging, which of the following techniques was most likely used to produce the three-dimensional image?
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a. computerized axial tomography (CAT scan or CT scan)
b. positron-emission tomography (PET scan)
c. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
d. transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
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Which of the following statements is true of neural networks?
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a. They are networks of nerve cells that connect the brain and spinal cord to other parts of the body.
b. They make up most of the brain.
c. They are also called motor nerves.
d. They carry information about the external environment to the brain and spinal cord.
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The ________ connects the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body.
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a. central nervous system
b. peripheral nervous system
c. limbic system
d. endocrine system
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Kenny has been diagnosed with Parkinson disease and has been prescribed medication to manage some of his symptoms. The medication elevates the levels of dopamine in his system. If the levels of dopamine in his system become excessive, Kenny is most likely to exhibit symptoms associated with
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a. depression.
b. multiple sclerosis.
c. Alzheimer disease.
d. schizophrenia.
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________ and ________ are secreted by the adrenal glands.
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a. Epinephrine; norepinephrine
b. Estrogen; testosterone
c. Estrogen; epinephrine
d. Acetylcholine; testosterone
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Dr. Cardinale is interested in the effects of heredity and environment on intelligence. She compares the similarity of IQ scores of identical twins to the similarity of IQ scores of fraternal twins. In this case, Dr. Cardinale is studying heredity's influence on behavior using
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a. human genome.
b. molecular genetics.
c. behavior genetics.
d. selective breeding.
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In the context of brain tissue implants, what is unique about stem cells?
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a. They survive for extended periods outside of the body.
b. They can develop into most types of human cells.
c. They are insusceptible to the effects of plasticity.
d. They transfer genetic information into human cells.
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________ are neurons in the brain's visual system that respond to particular features of a stimulus.
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a. Optic chiasms
b. Thermoreceptors
c. Optic nerves
d. Feature detectors
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The ________ is a transparent and somewhat flexible, disk-like structure filled with a gelatin-like material.
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a. retina
b. lens
c. optic nerve
d. fovea
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You are studying in your room, and your neighbor is listening to the news on television at a loud volume in the adjacent room. When you gently request your neighbor to turn the volume down until you cannot hear it, you are asking your neighbor to make the volume less than your
Select one:
a. absolute threshold.
b. difference threshold.
c. minimum transduction level.
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