Test Bank Scientific American, Presenting Psychology 3rd Edition by Deborah Licht
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Psychology - Research Methos
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Psychology - Research Methos
Test Bank for Scientific American, Presenting Psychology 3rd Edition, 3e by Deborah Licht, Misty Hull and Coco Ballantyne.
test bank 9781319247201.
Tb Scientific American 3e
Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. Dr. Jensen is organizing and evaluating evidence concerning aggression in children. Dr. Jensen is engaging in
_____ thinking.
a. pseudopsychological
b. critical
c. empirical
d. experimental
2. Davion is making a presentation to his class about a global warming study. One of his classmates asks him
where the study was published and if it has been replicated. Davion's classmates are engaging in:
a. critical thinking.
b. hindsight bias.
c. confirmation bias.
d. common sense.
3. Madame Oolong claims that she can answer questions about one's career, finances, and relationships by
reading tea leaves. Madame Oolong practices:
a. psychology.
b. critical thinking.
c. pseudopsychology.
d. parapsychology.
4. _____ psychologist Rebecca Symes talks and works with athletes of the Surrey County Cricket Club in the
United Kingdom.
a. Developmental
b. Clinical
c. Sport
d. Educational
5. In which section of a scientific article would the author explain the topic of the study?
a. references
b. method
c. abstract
d. introduction
6. The reference section of a scientific article:
a. lists all of the articles cited.
b. is a brief description of the entire article.
c. identifies themes or topics in the article.
d. describes how the study was conducted.
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7. A student of Dr. Alexander asked if it is true that people only use 10% of their brains. Dr. Alexander
explained:
a. "Yes, people have not yet unlocked their brain's full capabilities."
b. "Yes, people only have access to about 10% of the information that has been stored in their brains."
c. "No, people essentially use all of their brains."
d. "No, but people only use about 50% of their brain's full capabilities."
8. The method section of a scientific article:
a. lists all of the articles cited.
b. is a brief description of the entire article.
c. identifies themes or topics in the article.
d. describes how the study was conducted.
9. Approximately what percentage of psychologists specialize in clinical or counseling psychology?
a. 15%
b. 25%
c. 50%
d. 70%
10. Psychology is the scientific study of:
a. mental processes but not behavior.
b. behavior and mental processes.
c. mental disorders and their treatments.
d. behavior but not mental processes.
11. Eric is planning on outlining information for the test. He will be most successful if he:
a. outlines the entire chapter.
b. creates his own outline.
c. fills in an incomplete outline during class.
d. outlines during the first read-through.
12. One of the reasons that people are susceptible to "fake news" is that the story may reaffirm something that
people already think is true. This cognitive error is called:
a. the hindsight bias.
b. critical thinking.
c. the confirmation bias.
d. the "bystander effect."
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13. The American Psychological Association (APA) has over _____ divisions representing various subdisciplines
and areas of interest in psychology.
a. 25
b. 50
c. 75
d. 100
14. Joy is giving a presentation to her class about food and happiness. One of her classmates asks her if it is true
that eating comfort foods makes you feel happier. Joy responds that research shows:
a. yes, but only comfort foods increase happiness.
b. all foods increase happiness.
c. a wide variety of foods can improve mood.
d. only a strict, carb-free diet increases happiness.
15. Simon is at a graduation party and he notices a young woman who appears to be unconscious on the ground.
Since there are many other people at the party, Simon:
a. will help the person only if he knows the exact circumstances rendering her unconscious.
b. immediately rushes to offer assistance since people will notice his heroism.
c. knows that the "bystander effect" will make it less likely for others to offer help.
d. knows that the "bystander effect" will make it more likely for others to offer help.
16. Charlotte is an educator who is investigating the belief that people have different learning styles, such as
"visual" or "auditory." In reading psychological research on the topic, she discovers that:
a. visual learners retain information better when it is presented in ways that they can see.
b. auditory learners retain information better when it is presented so that they can hear it.
c. there is no research evidence indicating that people have specific learning styles.
d. knowing people's learning styles can maximize educators' teaching effectiveness.
17. The largest area of specialization in psychology is:
a. developmental.
b. clinical/counseling.
c. educational.
d. social/personality.
18. Dzeid is making a class presentation about effective study strategies. Dzeid is citing evidence-based guidelines
on how to use the strategies. One of Dzeid's slides states:
a. "Rereading is especially useful when you are cramming for a comprehensive exam."
b. "Taking notes by hand is more effective than using your laptop."
c. "Highlighting works well when you highlight during your first read-through."
d. "Rereading works best on exams where you have to integrate knowledge."
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19. The _____ is the tendency for people to fall for statements that are sufficiently vague and complimentary that
could apply to just about anyone.
a. confirmation bias
b. pseudoscience effect
c. Barnum effect
d. hindsight bias
20. "My mother is an ER nurse and she says that the emergency room is always busier during a full moon." This
statement is an example of:
a. hindsight bias.
b. anecdotal evidence.
c. critical thinking.
d. confirmation bias.
21. In which section of a scientific article would the author explain the topic of the study?
a. references
b. method
c. abstract
d. results
22. Ari weighs pieces of evidence about the connection between class attendance and academic performance,
and he considers the source and quality of information before accepting it as valid. Ari is demonstrating:
a. critical thinking.
b. hindsight bias.
c. confirmation bias.
d. common sense.
23. In which section of a scientific article would the author provide the details about participants, materials, and
procedures?
a. references
b. method
c. abstract
d. introduction
24. Highlighting is an effective study strategy if you:
a. highlight during your first read-through.
b. focus on studying only the highlighted passages.
c. highlight during your second read-through.
d. highlight both main and secondary ideas.
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