PSY 101 MIDTERM REVIEW EXAM LATEST 2024/2025 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
Dr. Wu asks students to look at real-world problems related to political science, instead of reading and
studying textbooks and note cards with definitions. This is because Dr. Wu is familiar with the research
on memory and understands that - (ANSWER)memory we can connect to knowledge we already have is
recalled better
Which of the following are recommended for organizing for memory processes? - (ANSWER)Organize
the material in a way that will allow you to memorize.
Review notes that you are preparing to memorize.
Experiment with different organizational techniques.
Uncle Charlie loves to tell family stories. His nephews observe that these stories evolve over time, but
they enjoy hearing them because Charlie is a great storyteller. This is an example of how _____ memory
fosters intimacy and creates social bonds. - (ANSWER)autobiographical
Dr. Quincy loves to have students in her Abnormal Psychology class work with case studies and reflect
upon diagnostic questions, instead of reading and studying material. This is because Dr. Quincy is
familiar with the research on memory and understands that - (ANSWER)memory of material is better
when we think deeply and connect new information with information we already have.
Alzheimer disease involves deterioration of which of the following? - (ANSWER)reasoning
memory
physical functioning
language
Before using memory processes, you must first the information you are about to study. -
(ANSWER)organize
Which of the following are functions of autobiographical memory? - (ANSWER)It provides us with
identity.
, PSY 101 MIDTERM REVIEW EXAM LATEST 2024/2025 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
It allows us to learn from our experiences.
Sharing personal experience creates social bonds.
____________ disease is a progressive, irreversible brain disorder that is characterized by gradual
deterioration of memory, reasoning, language, and eventually physical functioning. -
(ANSWER)Alzheimer
_______ is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. - (ANSWER)Psychology
Critical thinking is a(n) _____ process that involves engaging with ideas and not settling for simple
answers. - (ANSWER)active
Psychology has its roots in both philosophy and the natural sciences. - (ANSWER)True
Which approach to psychology emphasizes the role of physical processes such as brain and nervous
system functioning? - (ANSWER)biological
A behaviorist might study - (ANSWER)learning through environmental determinants
The technique that Freud developed is called - (ANSWER)psychoanalysis
Which psychological perspective emphasizes a person's positive qualities, capability for positive growth,
and the freedom to choose any destiny? - (ANSWER)humanistic approach
Which psychological perspective focuses on the mental processes involved in knowing—that is, how we
direct our attention, perceive, remember, think, and solve problems? - (ANSWER)cognitive approach
DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
Dr. Wu asks students to look at real-world problems related to political science, instead of reading and
studying textbooks and note cards with definitions. This is because Dr. Wu is familiar with the research
on memory and understands that - (ANSWER)memory we can connect to knowledge we already have is
recalled better
Which of the following are recommended for organizing for memory processes? - (ANSWER)Organize
the material in a way that will allow you to memorize.
Review notes that you are preparing to memorize.
Experiment with different organizational techniques.
Uncle Charlie loves to tell family stories. His nephews observe that these stories evolve over time, but
they enjoy hearing them because Charlie is a great storyteller. This is an example of how _____ memory
fosters intimacy and creates social bonds. - (ANSWER)autobiographical
Dr. Quincy loves to have students in her Abnormal Psychology class work with case studies and reflect
upon diagnostic questions, instead of reading and studying material. This is because Dr. Quincy is
familiar with the research on memory and understands that - (ANSWER)memory of material is better
when we think deeply and connect new information with information we already have.
Alzheimer disease involves deterioration of which of the following? - (ANSWER)reasoning
memory
physical functioning
language
Before using memory processes, you must first the information you are about to study. -
(ANSWER)organize
Which of the following are functions of autobiographical memory? - (ANSWER)It provides us with
identity.
, PSY 101 MIDTERM REVIEW EXAM LATEST 2024/2025 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
It allows us to learn from our experiences.
Sharing personal experience creates social bonds.
____________ disease is a progressive, irreversible brain disorder that is characterized by gradual
deterioration of memory, reasoning, language, and eventually physical functioning. -
(ANSWER)Alzheimer
_______ is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. - (ANSWER)Psychology
Critical thinking is a(n) _____ process that involves engaging with ideas and not settling for simple
answers. - (ANSWER)active
Psychology has its roots in both philosophy and the natural sciences. - (ANSWER)True
Which approach to psychology emphasizes the role of physical processes such as brain and nervous
system functioning? - (ANSWER)biological
A behaviorist might study - (ANSWER)learning through environmental determinants
The technique that Freud developed is called - (ANSWER)psychoanalysis
Which psychological perspective emphasizes a person's positive qualities, capability for positive growth,
and the freedom to choose any destiny? - (ANSWER)humanistic approach
Which psychological perspective focuses on the mental processes involved in knowing—that is, how we
direct our attention, perceive, remember, think, and solve problems? - (ANSWER)cognitive approach
