Deck 1: Psychology As a Science

Question 1

The authors of your textbook recommend locating original sources for information presented in the media.Which of the following statements is the best reason for locating original sources?

A)it gives you practice at searching the Internet for information
B)it allows you to visit the library on your college campus
C)it allows you to draw your own conclusions
D)it gives you a way to see if the source really exists

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following statements accurately describes Larsons' findings from the 2000 general elections?

A)47% of news stories did not accurately report the margin of error
B)in general, news stories accurately reported the margin of error
C)87% of news stories did not accurately report the margin of error
D)margin of error is not reported in news stories

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following accurately describes the role of undergraduates in psychological research?

A)undergraduates learn about research methods but are not allowed to conduct research
B)undergraduates have a strong tradition of involvement in psychological research
C)undergraduates are limited to entry level research roles such as data collection and entry
D)undergraduates can assist faculty members in their research endeavors

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Jenn uses dermo-optical perception in her General Psychology classes to teach her students __________.

A)the difference between science and pseudoscience.
B)not to blindly obey authority figures.
C)how to obtain ESP skills.
D)A and B

Question 5

Anderson 2001) notes that the news media typically report __________.

A)a weak link between media violence and aggression
B)a strong link between media violence and aggression
C)no link between media violence and aggression
D)a modest link between media violence and aggression

Question 6

In Father of the Bride II 1995), the main character George Banks goes through a midlife crisis as his wife and daughter are pregnant at the same time.This popular movie could have contributed to which of the following popular myths in psychology:

A)"Most People Use only 10% of Their Brain Power"
B)"Extrasensory Perception is a Well-Established Scientific Phenomenon"
C)"People with Schizophrenia Have Multiple Personalities"
D)"Most People Experience a Midlife Crisis in Their 40s or Early 50s"

Question 7

Correlational research does not establish __________.

A)cause and effect.
B)similarities among variables.
C)differences among variables.
D)significant effects.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a general guideline or recommendation for interpreting research presented in the media?

A)locate original sources
B)look for correlational findings
C)watch for balanced reporting
D)detect grammatical errors

Question 9

Which of the following is a national organization for psychologists?

A)American Psychological Association
B)Association for Psychological Science
C)Association for Psychological Research
D)A and B

Question 10

Which of the following is not a way to remain up-to-date on developments in the field?

A)conducting research
B)being involved with psychological organizations
C)staying in contact with your college professors
D)reading literature in the area

Question 11

Which of the following statements does not explain the disconnect between media and psychological research findings?

A)journalists and psychologists use different languages
B)journalists prefer to stay away from generalizations
C)psychologists are careful not to imply cause and effect
D)the use of balance reporting by journalists

Question 12

Which of the following is not a benefit to membership in national psychological organizations?

A)reduced conference rates
B)reduced Psi Chi memberships
C)magazines
D)journals

Question 13

Which of the following is not a common way to access professional psychology journals?

A)subscribe to journals as an individual
B)access the journals through an affiliation with a university
C)access the journals through the local public library
D)receive journals through membership in professional organizations

Question 14

Ghost Busters 1984) was a movie about "parapsychology" professors and included scenes with the professors testing skills of participants.This popular movie could have contributed to which of the following popular myths in psychology:

A)"Most People Use only 10% of Their Brain Power"
B)"Extrasensory Perception is a Well-Established Scientific Phenomenon"
C)"People with Schizophrenia Have Multiple Personalities"
D)"Most People Experience a Midlife Crisis in Their 40s or Early 50s"

Question 15

Which of the following is a national organization for psychologists?

A)American Psychological Organization
B)Association for Psychological Science
C)Association for Psychological Research
D)A and B

Question 16

Dermo-optical perception is a _______.

A)branch of psychology.
B)science.
C)supported by the APd.pseudoscience.

Question 17

When you graduate from college, whose responsibility will it be to keep you up to date in the field of psychology?

A)APA
B)yourself
C)previous college professors
D)future boss or employer

Question 18

Why is balanced reporting not necessarily a good practice for reporters?

A)it takes too much time to gather information on both sides of the story
B)it lends credibility to positions not supported in the scientific community
C)it allows varying viewpoints to be expressed
D)none of the above

Question 19

Which of the following ways can be used to remain up-to-date on developments in the field of psychology?

A)the use of scholarly resources
B)the reading of published findings
C)the engagement of research
D)all of the above

Question 20

Which of the following statements is

Question 21

A __________ is any theory, method, or belief that appears to be based in science but is not.

A)null science
B)pseudoscience
C)irrationalism
D)fringe theory

Question 22

The writing style of this textbook __________.

A)teaches you jargon in the field.
B)presents new concepts in bold face font.
C)defines new terms in the margins.
D)all of the above.

Question 23

The surface belief in the statement, "cholesterol is bad" is an example of:

A)intuition
B)tenacity
C)authority
D)control

Question 24

_________ is the persistence to maintain.

A)Intuition
B)Tenacity
C)Presentiment
D)Obstinacy

Question 25

Which of the following is a type of exercise provided in the textbook?

A)Are You Equipped?
B)You Try It!
C)Demonstrations Demos
D)Both A and B

Question 26

Which of the following is not a science?

A)astrology
B)astronomy
C)anthropology
D)geology

Question 27

Which of the following statements about pseudoscience is true?

A)pseudoscience is self-correcting
B)pseudoscience uses controls
C)pseudoscience uses intuition
D)pseudoscience is empirically based

Question 28

Which of the following is not a characteristic of psychology that makes it a science?

A)the use of empirical data
B)examining the links between variables of interests
C)an established system to challenge scientific claims
D)the use of controls in observations and experiments

Question 29

Pseudoscience gathers information from which of the means listed below?

A)intuition
B)tenacity
C)authority
D)all of the above

Question 30

Learning to tolerate ambiguity is a component of which APA goal in this chapter?

A)Goal 4: Application of Psychology
B)Goal 5: Values in Psychology
C)Goal 9: Personal Development
D)Goal 10: Career Planning and Development

Question 31

__________ is the study of the position of celestial bodies and their influence over human behavior.

A)Astronomy
B)Anthropology
C)Astrology
D)Geology

Question 32

Which of the following statements is true about summaries provided in the textbook?

A) summaries are located at the end of sections and chapters
B) summaries are located at the end of sections
C) summaries are located at the end of chapters
D) summaries are located at the end of chapters and sometimes at the end of sections

Question 33

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a science?

A)empirical
B)self-correcting
C)control
D)tenacity

Question 34

The authors of your textbook provide general guidelines or recommendations for interpreting research presented in the media.Specifically, the authors recommend watching for all of the following but __________.

A)balanced reporting.
B)misinterpretation of information.
C)generalizations.
D)faulty reasoning.

Question 35

Which of the following organizations and / or conferences are devoted to promoting and supporting undergraduate research?

A)Psi Chi
B)Great Plains
C)American Psychological Organization
D)A and B

Question 36

__________ is the appearance of expertise in a field of study.

A)Intuition
B)Tenacity
C)Authority
D)Control

Question 37

Horoscopes were developed by those who study __________.

A)astrology.
B)astronomy.
C)anthropology.
D)geology.

Question 38

Which of the following statements is true about examples provided in the textbook?

A) examples are primarily from classic studies in the field of psychology
B) examples are primarily from current studies in the field of psychology
C) examples are relevant to your life and well known within the field
D) examples are targeted for traditional age students

Question 39

__________ is understanding through the use of common sense based on observation.

A)Intuition
B)Tenacity
C)Presentiment
D)Obstinacy

Question 40

Which of the following statements is the best reason for locating original sources?

A) it gives you practice at searching the Internet for information
B) it allows you to visit the library on your college campus
C) it allows you to draw your own conclusions
D) it gives you a way to see if the source really exists

Question 41

Think about the terms science and pseudoscience.Of the following terms, which term below fits least well?

A)intuition
B)tenacity
C)control
D)authority

Question 42

One benefit to memberships in professional psychological organizations is reduced conference rates.

Question 43

Control is __________.

A)direct manipulation of variables.
B)removal of unwanted factors.
C)A and B
D)None of the above

Question 44

It is a commonly held belief that among college students that those individuals who are single engage in more sexual activity than those individuals who are married.Despite research indicating the contrary, students continue to believe in this belief.The persistence to maintain this belief is known as __________.

A)tenacity.
B)authority.
C)intuition.
D)none of the above

Question 45

Dermo-optical perception is a specialty area of psychology.

Question 46

Dermo-optical perception is a pseudoscience.

Question 47

Students may become members of psychological organization like APA and APS by joining as student affiliates.

Question 48

Science is __________.

A)self-correcting.
B)authority.
C)empirical.
D)A and C

Question 49

Science relies on empiricism, encourages challenges, and uses direct manipulation.This statement is __________.

A)true
B)false
C)partially

Question 50

The authors of your textbook encouraged you to join APA or APS as affiliate members.Information on the topic of national psychology organizations met which goal?

A)Goal 10: Career Planning and Development
B)Goal 9: Personal Development
C)Goal 5: Values in Psychology
D)Goal 4: Application of Psychology

Question 51

__________ is a system of challenges by which scientific claims can be verified.

A)Empiricism
B)Self-correcting
C)Control
D)Intuition

Question 52

Which of the following statements is

Question 53

Belief in which of the following statements is an example of using intuition in everyday life?

A)cholesterol is bad
B)the number one killer of women is breast cancer
C)the country of Iceland is covered in ice
D)all of the above

Question 54

Students may become members of psychological organization like APA and APS by having a faculty member endorse their application.

Question 55

You can remain current in the field of psychology by becoming a member of the American Psychological Organization.

Question 56

The Association for Psychological Science is a regional psychology organization.

Question 57

When you graduate from college, it will be your responsibility to remain current within the field of psychology.

Question 58

Dermo-optical perception is supported by the APA.

Question 59

Think about the terms science and pseudoscience.Of the following terms, which term below fits least well?

A)control
B)authority
C)science
D)manipulation

Question 60

Memberships in professional psychological organizations are limited to professional psychologists.

Question 61

Media outlets do a good job of interpreting statistics, especially margin of error.

Question 62

There is one main reason why a disconnect exists between media and psychological research findings.

Question 63

Are You Equipped? exercises are located at the beginning of the chapter.

Question 64

To bridge the gap between media and psychological research findings, the APA recommends that psychologists receive training in speaking with media personnel.

Question 65

Psychologists prefer to use generalizations.

Question 66

It is uncommon to have more than one You Try It! exercise in a chapter.

Question 67

Balanced reporting is important to accurately portraying psychological research in the media.

Question 68

Correlational findings establish cause and effect.

Question 69

There is no need to locate original sources for research presented in the media.

Question 70

In this textbook, summaries are provided at the end of each chapter.

Question 71

New terms in the chapter are presented in bold type.

Question 72

The textbook uses only jargon to explain psychological concepts.

Question 73

New terms in the chapter are defined in the margins of the textbook.

Question 74

There is a disconnect between media and psychological research findings.

Question 75

Balanced reporting is always accurate reporting.

Question 76

Harris points out that psychologists and journalists speak different languages.

Question 77

Correlational findings establish a link between variables of interest.

Question 78

After college, one way to remain current in the field of psychology is to read published research findings.

Question 79

In this textbook, summaries are provided at the end of each section.

Question 80

Journalists prefer not to use generalizations.