Psyc 2314: Chapter 10-13 Review Exam Study Guide
When Darejeh and Singh (2014) examined the use of software by older adults
who were not experts in computer usage, which program did they use for their
investigation? - ANSWER Microsoft outlook
What was the primary purpose of the Seattle Longitudinal Study, conducted by
K. Warner Schaie starting in 1956? - ANSWER To study how intellectual skills
change over time
Job Satisfaction - ANSWER positive feeling that results from an appraisal of an
individual's work
The research of Schmitt and colleagues (2004) sought to identify the influence of
__________ on the manner in which people form romantic relationships. -
ANSWER attachment style
Based on the research of Darejeh and Singh (2014), if you were in charge of user
accessibility for new computer software programs, which of the following would
you implement to help older adults become more comfortable with the new
applications? - ANSWER Allow the user to customize the appearance so that
only most-used tools were immediately visible.
Alienation - ANSWER concept in which employees believe their work is
meaningless or their efforts are devalued
The Relationship Questionnaire that was used in the study by Schmitt and
colleagues (2004) assessed one's model of themselves and their model of others
relative to all but which of the following romantic attachment styles? - ANSWER
Resistant
In what way did Schaie's research in the Seattle Longitudinal Study differ from
any that had come before it? - ANSWER He was the first to use the sequential
research design.
If you were going to recreate the study by Darejeh and Singh (2014), which of
the following would be a way to improve the study based on your textbook's
recommendations? - ANSWER Include participants of a wider age range
Burnout - ANSWER depletion of a person's energy, motivation, and occupational
idealism
, Schmitt and colleagues' (2004) study on romantic attachment styles would be
considered cross-sectional because: - ANSWER different age groups were
measured at one specific time.
According to the Seattle Longitudinal Study, people's primary mental abilities
appear to peak around what age? - ANSWER The late 30s or early 40s
Many more Americans attend college today than in the 1900s, which best
exemplifies ________. - ANSWER cohort effects
What was the primary finding of Schmitt and colleagues' (2004) study on
romantic attachment style? - ANSWER Although the same patterns of romantic
attachment hold across most cultures, no one pattern holds across all cultures.
Passion - ANSWER strong inclination toward a valued activity that an individual
invests time and energy
Which disease is characterized by inflammation, gradual onset of bone damage,
and progressively more pain and disability? - ANSWER Osteoarthritis
Women of which ethnicity are at greatest risk for developing osteoporosis? -
ANSWER Asian American and European American
meaning-mission fit - ANSWER alignment between an executive's personal
intentions and their firm's purpose
A very important factor in whether a friendship ultimately ends is ________. -
ANSWER the availability of alternative relationship
One of the most important rites of passage in most cultures to mark adulthood is
________. - ANSWER getting married
As men get older, their prostate glands are most likely to become ________. -
ANSWER enlarged
Career Construction Theory - ANSWER Idea stating that individuals build
careers resulting from their personal characteristics and the social context
During which period of life do people have the most friendships? - ANSWER
young adulthood
According to Erikson, the conflict of young adulthood is ________. - ANSWER
intimacy versus isolation
American men of _______ descent are more likely to die as young adults than
men of ________ descent. - ANSWER European; Asian and Pacific Islander
When Darejeh and Singh (2014) examined the use of software by older adults
who were not experts in computer usage, which program did they use for their
investigation? - ANSWER Microsoft outlook
What was the primary purpose of the Seattle Longitudinal Study, conducted by
K. Warner Schaie starting in 1956? - ANSWER To study how intellectual skills
change over time
Job Satisfaction - ANSWER positive feeling that results from an appraisal of an
individual's work
The research of Schmitt and colleagues (2004) sought to identify the influence of
__________ on the manner in which people form romantic relationships. -
ANSWER attachment style
Based on the research of Darejeh and Singh (2014), if you were in charge of user
accessibility for new computer software programs, which of the following would
you implement to help older adults become more comfortable with the new
applications? - ANSWER Allow the user to customize the appearance so that
only most-used tools were immediately visible.
Alienation - ANSWER concept in which employees believe their work is
meaningless or their efforts are devalued
The Relationship Questionnaire that was used in the study by Schmitt and
colleagues (2004) assessed one's model of themselves and their model of others
relative to all but which of the following romantic attachment styles? - ANSWER
Resistant
In what way did Schaie's research in the Seattle Longitudinal Study differ from
any that had come before it? - ANSWER He was the first to use the sequential
research design.
If you were going to recreate the study by Darejeh and Singh (2014), which of
the following would be a way to improve the study based on your textbook's
recommendations? - ANSWER Include participants of a wider age range
Burnout - ANSWER depletion of a person's energy, motivation, and occupational
idealism
, Schmitt and colleagues' (2004) study on romantic attachment styles would be
considered cross-sectional because: - ANSWER different age groups were
measured at one specific time.
According to the Seattle Longitudinal Study, people's primary mental abilities
appear to peak around what age? - ANSWER The late 30s or early 40s
Many more Americans attend college today than in the 1900s, which best
exemplifies ________. - ANSWER cohort effects
What was the primary finding of Schmitt and colleagues' (2004) study on
romantic attachment style? - ANSWER Although the same patterns of romantic
attachment hold across most cultures, no one pattern holds across all cultures.
Passion - ANSWER strong inclination toward a valued activity that an individual
invests time and energy
Which disease is characterized by inflammation, gradual onset of bone damage,
and progressively more pain and disability? - ANSWER Osteoarthritis
Women of which ethnicity are at greatest risk for developing osteoporosis? -
ANSWER Asian American and European American
meaning-mission fit - ANSWER alignment between an executive's personal
intentions and their firm's purpose
A very important factor in whether a friendship ultimately ends is ________. -
ANSWER the availability of alternative relationship
One of the most important rites of passage in most cultures to mark adulthood is
________. - ANSWER getting married
As men get older, their prostate glands are most likely to become ________. -
ANSWER enlarged
Career Construction Theory - ANSWER Idea stating that individuals build
careers resulting from their personal characteristics and the social context
During which period of life do people have the most friendships? - ANSWER
young adulthood
According to Erikson, the conflict of young adulthood is ________. - ANSWER
intimacy versus isolation
American men of _______ descent are more likely to die as young adults than
men of ________ descent. - ANSWER European; Asian and Pacific Islander
