Psych 111 Exam 2 Questions And Answers
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Alyssa is trying to relax by practicing a technique that is supposed to clear her mind. However, it seems
as if her mind is always focused on something; this refers to the property of consciousness called _____.
- answerintentionality
_____ is t...
Alyssa is trying to relax by practicing a technique that is supposed to clear her mind. However, it seems
as if her mind is always focused on something; this refers to the property of consciousness called _____.
- answer✔intentionality
_____ is the dimension of mind perception that refers to the ability for self-control, planning, memory,
or thought. - answer✔agency
Based on the theory of _____ processes of mental control, when one makes an attempt to keep
something from mind, part of the mind is actually searching for that particular thing. - answer✔ironic
In terms of dimensions of mind perception, a frog would MOST likely score higher on the dimension of
_____ compared to other mind perceptions. - answer✔experience
Stacey was daydreaming in class about her boyfriend when she suddenly realized that she was thinking
about him and not listening to the instructor's lecture. Her sudden awareness can be referred to as: -
answer✔full consciousness
Research suggests that if Karin reaches to pick something up: - answer✔her conscious awareness of
deciding to reach occurred because of her brain activity
Research suggests that: - answer✔the brain directs the mind
Gary is under pressure at work and has been trying not to think about a fellow employee who really
upsets him. Based on his situation, Gary is more likely to experience the _____ of mental control than
someone who is under less pressure. - answer✔ironic processes
Jessie has been playing softball for a few months with a new team, and for some reason she always
seems to swing the bat too early and hits foul balls. She is trying very hard to be conscious of her form
when she swings the bat. However, by putting all this thought and caution into it, she seems to be
hitting even more foul balls. This can be explained by: - answer✔the theory of ironic processes of mental
control.
A person asked to rate a dog in terms of the dimensions of mind perception would MOST likely rate it
_____ in experience and _____ in agency. - answer✔high; low
Frank has been frustrated all day because he cannot stop thinking about the "B" he received on his final
paper, especially because he feels he deserved an "A." Frank is tired of feeling frustrated, so he is trying
to change his train of thought and think about the other good grades he received this semester. Frank is
trying to exercise _____ control. - answer✔mental
Sally is explaining to her psychology students that although the mind and the brain are intimately tied to
each other, particular patterns of activation may not only be associated with one thing. The issue of
relating the physical body with the mind is referred to as the _____ problem. - answer✔mind/body
Humans tend to rate themselves highly on the dimensions of experience and agency, and so claim they
are _____. - answer✔conscious
A researcher asked participants to report the time at which they consciously made a decision to throw a
ball, while simultaneously monitoring their brain activity. The researcher is MOST likely to find that the
participants': - answer✔brain shows activity before their conscious decision to act.
Someone who disagreed with René Descartes's view of the mind and body would likely say that the two
entities are not _____. - answer✔isolated
Jorge was participating in a study on people resting, and he began to daydream about a trip to the
beach. Jorge MOST likely will show activation of the _____ network. - answer✔default
Jamal is trying to follow his friend's boring story about her puppy while also trying to listen to the news.
This is a natural study of _____ listening, which demonstrates the selectivity of consciousness. -
answer✔dichotic
While Samantha tries to study for her psychology quiz, her thoughts keep wandering to various events
going on in her life. This demonstrates the property of consciousness known as _____. -
answer✔transience
A researcher randomly asked Tim to report what was on his mind. In general, Tim would probably report
that he was thinking of current _____. - answer✔concerns
Rachel has been reading about consciousness in her psychology class. She has been thinking about how
it is impossible to really know if those around her are really conscious and feel things in the same ways
that she does. This is known in psychology as the problem of _____. - answer✔other minds
What beings can recognize themselves in a mirror? - answer✔chimpanzees, orangutans, dolphins,
elephants, magpies, humans (20-24 mon. toddler)
Jeff injured his back while playing rugby; most of the time it does not bother him, but at times the pain is
excruciating. Jeff's awareness of his pain requires _____ consciousness. - answer✔full
Professor Ortez is a philosopher and has been thinking about how difficult it is to know for sure that
someone else is really conscious and not just saying that they are conscious. Psychologists refer to this
as: - answer✔the problem of other minds
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