APP Unit 1 Exam Review
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40 questions
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Professor Bei believes that most women prefer tall and physically strong partners because this preference enhanced the survival of our ancestors' genes. This viewpoint best illustrates the ________ perspective.
Professor Bei believes that most women prefer tall and physically strong partners because this preference enhanced the survival of our ancestors' genes. This viewpoint best illustrates the ________ perspective.
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Working in a community mental health center, Dr. Thatcher treats adults who suffer from severe depression. Dr. Thatcher is most likely a(n) ________ psychologist.
Working in a community mental health center, Dr. Thatcher treats adults who suffer from severe depression. Dr. Thatcher is most likely a(n) ________ psychologist.
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To describe the behavior of animals in their native habitats, researchers are most likely to make use of
To describe the behavior of animals in their native habitats, researchers are most likely to make use of
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The unreliability of introspection contributed to the waning popularity of
The unreliability of introspection contributed to the waning popularity of
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Sasha believes that she is a very good driver. Her belief leads her to take unnecessary risks, such as driving too fast and cutting in front of other drivers. Sasha's driving appears to be affected by
Sasha believes that she is a very good driver. Her belief leads her to take unnecessary risks, such as driving too fast and cutting in front of other drivers. Sasha's driving appears to be affected by
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Why is Wilhelm Wundt often considered the first scientific psychological researcher?
Why is Wilhelm Wundt often considered the first scientific psychological researcher?
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Which procedure helps to ensure that the participants in a survey are representative of a larger population?
Which procedure helps to ensure that the participants in a survey are representative of a larger population?
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Replication involves
Replication involves
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Which of the following is true for those assigned to the experimental group in an experiment?
Which of the following is true for those assigned to the experimental group in an experiment?
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Dr. Kozak has concluded that the unusually low incidence of alcohol dependence among citizens of a small African country can be attributed to strong fundamentalist religious influences in that region. This belief best illustrates a(n) ________ perspective.
Dr. Kozak has concluded that the unusually low incidence of alcohol dependence among citizens of a small African country can be attributed to strong fundamentalist religious influences in that region. This belief best illustrates a(n) ________ perspective.
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If college graduates typically earn more money than high school graduates, this would indicate that level of education and income are
If college graduates typically earn more money than high school graduates, this would indicate that level of education and income are
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Dr. Roberts hypothesized that students in a classroom seating 30 would get higher course grades than students seated in an auditorium seating 300. In this example,
Dr. Roberts hypothesized that students in a classroom seating 30 would get higher course grades than students seated in an auditorium seating 300. In this example,
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What is the primary limitation of the case study research method?
What is the primary limitation of the case study research method?
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To graphically represent the correlation between two variables, researchers often construct a
To graphically represent the correlation between two variables, researchers often construct a
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Professor Teruya noticed that the distribution of students' scores on her last biology test had an extremely small standard deviation. This indicates that the
Professor Teruya noticed that the distribution of students' scores on her last biology test had an extremely small standard deviation. This indicates that the
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Mr. and Mrs. Klostreich have six children aged 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, and 16. The mean age of the Klostreich children is
Mr. and Mrs. Klostreich have six children aged 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, and 16. The mean age of the Klostreich children is
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Which of the following correlations between annual income and education level would best enable you to predict annual income on the basis of level of education?
Which of the following correlations between annual income and education level would best enable you to predict annual income on the basis of level of education?
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To understand the unusual behavior of an adult client, a clinical psychologist carefully investigates the client's current life situation and his physical, social-cultural, and educational history. Which research method has the psychologist used?
To understand the unusual behavior of an adult client, a clinical psychologist carefully investigates the client's current life situation and his physical, social-cultural, and educational history. Which research method has the psychologist used?
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Depression is an illness that may be related to chemical imbalances in the brain, illogical thinking, and impaired social skills. Such an integrated explanation best illustrates the
Depression is an illness that may be related to chemical imbalances in the brain, illogical thinking, and impaired social skills. Such an integrated explanation best illustrates the
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A researcher interested in proving a causal relationship between two variables should choose which research method?
A researcher interested in proving a causal relationship between two variables should choose which research method?
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Who would be most likely to emphasize the role of the unconscious in affecting behavior?
Who would be most likely to emphasize the role of the unconscious in affecting behavior?
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Random sampling is to ________ as random assignment is to ________.
Random sampling is to ________ as random assignment is to ________.
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Humanistic psychologists focused on the importance of
Humanistic psychologists focused on the importance of
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Professor Raza suggests that because people are especially attracted to those who are good-looking, handsome men will be more successful than average-looking men in getting a job. The professor's prediction regarding employment success is an example of
Professor Raza suggests that because people are especially attracted to those who are good-looking, handsome men will be more successful than average-looking men in getting a job. The professor's prediction regarding employment success is an example of
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In the hypothesis “Students who study a list of terms in the morning, just after waking up, will recall more terms than students who study the list just before falling asleep,” what is the dependent variable?
In the hypothesis “Students who study a list of terms in the morning, just after waking up, will recall more terms than students who study the list just before falling asleep,” what is the dependent variable?
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To assess the effect of televised violence on aggression, researchers plan to expose one group of children to violent movie scenes and another group to nonviolent scenes. To reduce the chance that the children in one group have more aggressive personalities than those in the other group, the researchers should make use of
To assess the effect of televised violence on aggression, researchers plan to expose one group of children to violent movie scenes and another group to nonviolent scenes. To reduce the chance that the children in one group have more aggressive personalities than those in the other group, the researchers should make use of
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In a study of the effects of alcohol consumption, some participants drank a nonalcoholic beverage that actually smelled and tasted like alcohol. This nonalcoholic drink was a
In a study of the effects of alcohol consumption, some participants drank a nonalcoholic beverage that actually smelled and tasted like alcohol. This nonalcoholic drink was a
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Functionalism was a school of psychology that focused attention on the
Functionalism was a school of psychology that focused attention on the
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An extensive survey revealed that children with relatively high self-esteem tend to picture God as kind and loving, whereas those with lower self-esteem tend to perceive God as angry. The researchers concluded that the children's self-esteem had apparently influenced their views of God. This conclusion best illustrates the danger of
An extensive survey revealed that children with relatively high self-esteem tend to picture God as kind and loving, whereas those with lower self-esteem tend to perceive God as angry. The researchers concluded that the children's self-esteem had apparently influenced their views of God. This conclusion best illustrates the danger of
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When Mr. Adams calculated his students' algebra test scores, he noticed that two students had extremely low scores. Which measure of central tendency is affected most by the scores of these two students?
When Mr. Adams calculated his students' algebra test scores, he noticed that two students had extremely low scores. Which measure of central tendency is affected most by the scores of these two students?
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In an experiment designed to study the effectiveness of a new drug, research participants who receive a placebo are participating in the ________ condition.
In an experiment designed to study the effectiveness of a new drug, research participants who receive a placebo are participating in the ________ condition.
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The specialist most likely to have a medical degree is a(n)
The specialist most likely to have a medical degree is a(n)
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A smaller survey attempts to make generalizations to a larger group. That group is called
A smaller survey attempts to make generalizations to a larger group. That group is called
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Mrs. Alfieri believes that her husband's angry outbursts against her result from his unconscious hatred of his own mother. Mrs. Alfieri is looking at her husband's behavior from a(n) ________ perspective.
Mrs. Alfieri believes that her husband's angry outbursts against her result from his unconscious hatred of his own mother. Mrs. Alfieri is looking at her husband's behavior from a(n) ________ perspective.
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The hindsight bias refers to people's tendency to
The hindsight bias refers to people's tendency to
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Which of the following is the best definition of illusory correlation?
Which of the following is the best definition of illusory correlation?
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A correlation coefficient is a measure of the
A correlation coefficient is a measure of the
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A researcher who deceives participants about the goals of the research needs to fully inform them of the true nature of the study later, according to which ethical principle of human experimentation?
A researcher who deceives participants about the goals of the research needs to fully inform them of the true nature of the study later, according to which ethical principle of human experimentation?
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A researcher who gathers and analyzes data from student essay test responses without talking with the students about the study violates which ethical principle of human experimentation?
A researcher who gathers and analyzes data from student essay test responses without talking with the students about the study violates which ethical principle of human experimentation?
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To assess reactions to a proposed tuition hike at her college, Ariana sent a questionnaire to every fifteenth person in the college registrar's alphabetical listing of all currently enrolled students. Ariana employed the technique of
To assess reactions to a proposed tuition hike at her college, Ariana sent a questionnaire to every fifteenth person in the college registrar's alphabetical listing of all currently enrolled students. Ariana employed the technique of