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1. The school of thought __________ explains psychological processes in terms of the role or
function they serve whereas __________ focuses on uncovering the basic elements of
consciousness a. Functionalism; Introspection b. Functionalism; Structuralism c. Observation;
Structuralism d. Observation; Introspection e. Free will; determinism - Answer✔b)
Functionalism; Structuralism
2. Behaviourists argued that: a. Behaviour must be considered in the context of motives and
goals b. Behaviour can be understood entirely without reference to thoughts and feelings c. The
science of psychology must emphasise the role of psychological processes in helping individuals
adapt to their environment d. Researchers should apply direct observational methods when
studying the structure of consciousness e. People have unconscious tensions which influence
their behaviour - Answer✔b) Behaviour can be understood entirely without reference to
thoughts and feelings
3. Empiricism is a. Knowledge by reason b. Knowledge as a product of inborn faculties and
environmental input c. Knowledge gained through sensory experience d. Determined by nature
e. All of the above - Answer✔c. Knowledge gained through sensory experience
4. Dualism, as proposed by Descartes states that: a. The mind is subjective while the body is
objective b. The mind is objective while the body is subjective c. You cannot have body without
mind d. It is impossible to study the processes of the body e. Body and mind are one -
Answer✔a. The mind is subjective while the body is objective
5. Which is NOT true of the behaviourist perspective? a. Emphasizes the objective, observable
verification of research findings b. States that all behaviour consists of learned responses to
particular stimuli c. Can be applied to help people eliminate unreasonable fears and phobias d.
Proponents are B.F. Skinner and John Franklin e. Can be applied to help people learn new skills,
particularly in education - Answer✔d. Proponents are B.F. Skinner and John Franklin
6. Will is studying photography. He is not doing it to get the diploma that comes at the end of
the program. Rather, his primary purpose is to become a better photographer. His goal would
be described as a a. Performance goal (motives to achieve at a particular level e.g. HD) b.

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Mastery goal (motives to increase competence, mastery or skill) c. Performance-approach goal
(goal is to get better grade, to do well in class) d. Performance -avoidance goal (goal is to avoid
doing poorly) e. Mastery-avoidance goal (no such thing) - Answer✔b. Mastery goal (motives to
increase competence, mastery or skill)
7. Self-determination theory suggests that people have three innate needs which need to be
fulfilled for intrinsic motivation to flourish a. Existence, belongingness, goals b. Physiological
needs, safety needs, belongingness needs c. Attachment, sex, aggression d. Competence,
autonomy, relatedness to others e. Competence, belongingness, relatedness to others -
Answer✔d. Competence, autonomy, relatedness to others
8. Self-actualisation needs differ from other needs in Maslow's hierarchy in that they are a.
Deficiency needs b. Growth needs c. Belongingness needs d. Esteem needs e. Physiological
needs - Answer✔b. Growth needs
9. John strongly values achieving good grades. He believes such an outcome is attainable thus
prepares for the upcoming exam by studying. Which theory best explains his motivation? a.
Concept of drive theory (unfulfilled needs lead to arousal state that motivates behaviour) b.
Expectancy-value theory (motivation as a combo of value on outcome + perceived attainability)
c. Goal setting theory (states conscious goals regulate our behaviour) d. Self-determination
theory (innate needs needed for intrinsic motivation) e. None of the above - Answer✔b.
Expectancy-value theory (motivation as a combo of value on outcome + perceived attainability)
10.Osmometric thirst results from deficiency in __________ whilst volumetric thirst results
from deficiency in __________. a. Extracellular fluid; intracellular fluid b. Glucose; lipids. c.
Osmometric fluid; volumetric fluid d. Intracellular fluid; extracellular fluid e. Water; oxygen (just
a random out there one!) - Answer✔d. Intracellular fluid; extracellular fluid
11.According to the Glucostatic Hypothesis, hunger occurs because of: a. A shortage of glucose
in the bloodstream b. Stimulation of the ventromedial hypothalamus c. Stimulation of the
lateral hypothalamus d. Severing of the ventromedial hypothalamus e. Severing of the lateral
hypothalamus - Answer✔c. Stimulation of the lateral hypothalamus
12.According to which theory are people motivated based on the value they place on a future
outcome and the belief that such an outcome is attainable? a. Psychodynamic Theory b. Drive
Reduction Theory c. Expectancy Value Theory d. Self-Determination Theory e. Goal Setting
Theory - Answer✔c. Expectancy Value Theory
13.Which of the following is NOT a means of thirst inhibition? a. Extracellular hydration b.
Extracellular hydration c. Water passing through the mouth d. Water passing through the
intestines e. Bitter taste - Answer✔e. Bitter taste
14.Which of the following statements is not true? a. Humans can live without secondary drives
b. Human can live without Primary Drives c. Satisfying a drive is usually an imperative d. A

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humans' optimal state is homeostasis e. None of the able - Answer✔b. Human can live without
Primary Drives
15.Drive reduction theory posits that: (select all the correct answers) a. Homeostasis is an
uncomfortable state for humans b. Primary drives are easier to satisfy than secondary drives c.
Biological drives are more important than any other drive d. Drives create an internal state of
tension e. Reducing tension increases drives - Answer✔d. Drives create an internal state of
tension
16.Based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, order the following needs from most
important at the BOTTOM of the list to least important (at the TOP of the list) a. Friendship b.
Acceptance c. Good health d. Individuality e. Clothing - Answer✔e. Clothing c. Good health a.
Friendship b. Acceptance d. Individuality
17.Mohammed's goal is to achieve a Distinction in PSYC104 by studying really hard and
reducing their work hours. Mohammed is unlikely to obtain their goal because (select all that
apply): a. The goal is not measurable b. The goal is outcome driven c. No specific behaviour/s
have been set d. The goal is not time-limited e. None of the above - Answer✔a. The goal is not
measurable c. No specific behaviour/s have been set d. The goal is not time-limited
18.If Theresa doesn't think she has studied hard enough throughout the day, she drinks a Red
Bull late at night to keep her awake. Theresa does not use the extra time awake to study; rather
she knows that in order to get a good sleep the next night she will have to study harder, or else
drink another Red Bull. This is an example of: a. Habituation b. Positive Reinforcement c.
Negative Reinforcement d. Positive Punishment e. Negative punishment - Answer✔e. Negative
punishment
21.Timmy is an aggressive 3-year old. Every time he and his mum are in the kitchen, he hits his
mum and then feels sad. Recently Timmy has started feeling sad every time he enters the
kitchen. This is an example of: a. Classical Conditioning b. Opponent Process Theory c. Operant
Conditioning d. Social Learning e. Vicarious Conditioning - Answer✔a. Classical Conditioning
22.When a conditioned stimulus (CS) no longer predicts the onset on an unconditioned stimulus
occurs. However, if the conditioned stimulus is not presented for a period of time the
conditioned response will again occur in response to the CS. This is called: a. Inhibition;
Sensitization b. Generalisation; Spontaneous Recovery c. Punishment; Reinforcement d.
Extinction; Acquisition e. Extinction; Spontaneous Recovery - Answer✔e. Extinction;
Spontaneous Recovery
23.When Peter doesn't eat McDonalds for lunch he feels grumpy and tired. When Peter does
eat McDonalds for lunch it makes him feel normal again. This is an example of: a. Positive
Reinforcement b. Negative Reinforcement c. Positive Punishment d. Negative Punishment e.
Vicarious Conditioning - Answer✔b. Negative Reinforcement

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