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Test Bank for Wood Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology Multiple Choice 1. The study method called SQ3R includes _____ a) reading the whole chapter at once. b) reciting the material. c) copying... the chapter by hand. d) putting key points inside squares. Answer: b Skill Level: Factual Difficulty: Easy Page Ref: 2 Textbook LO 1.1: How will the SQ3R method help you master psychology?, APA LO 4.2d Topic: Studying Psychology, Some Tricks of the Trade 2. It is recommended you begin studying with a survey. This includes _____ a) skimming through everything. b) writing a brief summary. c) reading the learning objectives. d) doing all the Try It activities. Answer: c Skill Level: Factual Difficulty: Moderate Page Ref: 2 Textbook LO 1.1: How will the SQ3R method help you master psychology?, APA LO 4.2d Topic: Studying Psychology, Some Tricks of the Trade 3. The reason for using the SQ3R method is that research indicates it is _____ a) faster. b) more effective. c) easier. d) less efficient. Answer: b Skill Level: Factual Difficulty: Easy Page Ref: 2–3 Textbook LO 1.1: How will the SQ3R method help you master psychology?, APA LO 4.2d Topic: Studying Psychology, Some Tricks of the Trade 4. The Q (Question) part of SQ3R means, in part, that you should _____ a) answer the quiz questions at the chapter’s end first. b) come up with some questions of your own about each topic. c) question whether the textbook is correct. d) ask other people questions about each topic. Answer: b Skill Level: Factual Difficulty: Easy Page Ref: 2–3Textbook LO 1.1: How will the SQ3R method help you master psychology?, APA LO 4.2d Topic: Studying Psychology, Some Tricks of the Trade 5. Psychology is _____ a) a collection of theories that have yet to be tested out. b) the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. c) the study of supernatural phenomena. d) just various forms of therapy. Answer: b Skill Level: Factual Difficulty: Easy Page Ref: 3 Textbook LO 1.2: Why do psychologists use the scientific method?, APA LO 1.4a Topic: Is Psychology a Science? 6. The scientific method starts with _____ a) a theory. b) a hypothesis. c) an experiment. d) observations. Answer: d Skill Level: Factual Difficulty: Easy Page Ref: 3 Textbook LO 1.2: Why do psychologists use the scientific method?, APA LO 1.4a Topic: Is Psychology a Science? 7. _____ is the most objective method known for acquiring knowledge. a) Observational research b) The scientific method c) A pilot study d) A case study Answer: b The scientific method systematically controls variables reducing bias and error. Skill Level: Conceptual Difficulty: Moderate Page Ref: 3 Textbook LO 1.2: Why do psychologists use the scientific method?, APA LO 1.4a Topic: Is Psychology a Science? Item Analysis: % correct 33 a = 14 b = 33 c = 7 d = 47 r = .228. A theory is _____ a) proposed to explain how a number of separate facts are related. b) a testable prediction about mental processes or behavior. c) a set of observations. d) proven by peer review. Answer: a A theory attempts to explain how a number of separate facts are related with a general principle or set of principles. Skill Level: Factual Difficulty: Moderate Page Ref: 4 Textbook LO 1.2: Why do psychologists use the scientific method?, APA LO 1.4a Topic: Is Psychology a Science? 9. “If children watch violent cartoons, then they will become more aggressive.” According to the scientific method, this statement is a _____ a) guess. b) theory. c) hypothesis. d) fact. Answer: c In the “if, then” form, this is a testable statement and therefore a hypothesis. Skill Level: Conceptual Difficulty: Moderate Page Ref: 4–5 Textbook LO 1.2: Why do psychologists use the scientific method?, APA LO 1.4a Topic: Is Psychology a Science? 10. Which of the following represents a replication? a) Josh did the first-ever study on color perception in hummingbirds. b) Hunter repeated Josh’s study as exactly as possible. c) Lyta’s study was peer-reviewed. d) Orlando’s study was published. Answer: b A replication is the repetition of a previously completed study. Skill Level: Conceptual Difficulty: Easy Page Ref: 5 Textbook LO 1.2: Why do psychologists use the scientific method?, APA LO 1.4a Topic: Is Psychology a Science?11. Rory is a college student who intends to become a scientist. In order for his work to be considered science, he must _____ a) correctly employ the scientific method when acquiring knowledge. b) stay away from the hard sciences like physics or chemistry. c) give up psychology as his major. d) get a doctoral degree. Answer: a If the scientific method is used to acquire knowledge, then a field of study can be considered a science. Skill Level: Applied Difficulty: Easy Page Ref: 3 Textbook LO 1.2: Why do psychologists use the scientific method?, APA LO 1.4a Topic: Is Psychology a Science? 12. Dr. Johnson’s study on the effectiveness of a new medication for anxiety demonstrated positive results. Before assuming the medication is effective, it would be best to _____ a) replicate the study. b) start with a new hypothesis. c) wait until his study is published. d) try the medicine ourselves. Answer: a The purpose of replication is to determine if results were a one-time phenomenon. Skill Level: Applied Difficulty: Moderate Page Ref: 5 Textbook LO 1.2: Why do psychologists use the scientific method?, APA LO 1.4a Topic: Is Psychology a Science? 13. Professor Jimenez wants to share her research and wants others to know it was methodologically sound. Therefore, she should _____ a) self-publish and describe her methods. b) submit her work to a journal for peer-review. c) give a talk at a conference. d) get on a morning news show. Answer: b Peer-reviewed studies have been reviewed by other researchers and found methodologically sound before being accepted for publication. Skill Level: Applied Difficulty: Moderate Page Ref: 5 Textbook LO 1.2: Why do psychologists use the scientific method?, APA LO 1.4a Topic: Is Psychology a Science?14. The goals of psychology are to _____ a) explore the unconscious functions of the mind. b) understand, compare, and analyze human behavior. c) improve psychological well-being in all individuals. d) describe, explain, predict, and influence behavior. Answer: d Skill Level: Factual Difficulty: Easy Page Ref: 6 Textbook LO 1.3: What are the goals of psychology?, APA LO 5.1b Topic: The Goals of Psychology 15. Using research results to solve practical problems is an example of the goal of ____ a) prediction. b) influence. c) explanation [Show More]

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