PSYC2301 EXAM 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS
What is a theory? - Answers - A principle or set of principles proposed to explain how
seperate facts are related.
What is Critical Thinking? - Answers - The foundation of the scientific method.
The process of objectively evaluating claims, propositions, & conclusions to determine
whether the follow logically from the evidence presented.
Why is the experimental method so important? - Answers - It's the only research
method that can be used to identify cause-effect relationships.
What is a variable? - Answers - any factor in an experiment that can be changed or
tested.
What is the difference between a control group & an experimental group in research? -
Answers - An experimental group is the group that is exposed to an independent
variable, a control group is exposed to the same experimental environment but not
given the treatment
What is the central idea of the psychoanalytic theory? - Answers - Unconscious forces
shape human thought and behavior
What strategies does the ego use to reduce anxiety? - Answers - Different types of
defense mechanisms.
What is the term called when we attribute undesirable traits, thoughts, or behaviors to
another person? - Answers - Projection
According to Carl Roger's theory, what conditions set up positive regard? - Answers -
Conditions of Worth
How does positive self esteem work to help a person grow? - Answers - A comparison
of one's perceived self, versus desired self. recognizing thoughts that affect low self-
esteem allows you to change how you think about them.
How does trait theory work? - Answers - A comparison of ones perceived self, versus
desired self.
What are the specialized cells that conduct impulses through the Nervous System? -
Answers - neurons
What effects the strength of the brain's response to strong/weak stimulus? - Answers -
the number of neurons firing at the same time and their rate of fire
What is a theory? - Answers - A principle or set of principles proposed to explain how
seperate facts are related.
What is Critical Thinking? - Answers - The foundation of the scientific method.
The process of objectively evaluating claims, propositions, & conclusions to determine
whether the follow logically from the evidence presented.
Why is the experimental method so important? - Answers - It's the only research
method that can be used to identify cause-effect relationships.
What is a variable? - Answers - any factor in an experiment that can be changed or
tested.
What is the difference between a control group & an experimental group in research? -
Answers - An experimental group is the group that is exposed to an independent
variable, a control group is exposed to the same experimental environment but not
given the treatment
What is the central idea of the psychoanalytic theory? - Answers - Unconscious forces
shape human thought and behavior
What strategies does the ego use to reduce anxiety? - Answers - Different types of
defense mechanisms.
What is the term called when we attribute undesirable traits, thoughts, or behaviors to
another person? - Answers - Projection
According to Carl Roger's theory, what conditions set up positive regard? - Answers -
Conditions of Worth
How does positive self esteem work to help a person grow? - Answers - A comparison
of one's perceived self, versus desired self. recognizing thoughts that affect low self-
esteem allows you to change how you think about them.
How does trait theory work? - Answers - A comparison of ones perceived self, versus
desired self.
What are the specialized cells that conduct impulses through the Nervous System? -
Answers - neurons
What effects the strength of the brain's response to strong/weak stimulus? - Answers -
the number of neurons firing at the same time and their rate of fire
