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Chapter 01 - The Foundations of Psychological Science
1. Which of the following terms refers to a tendency to believe claims because they seem true or because it would be
nice if they were true?
a. uncritical acceptance
b. confirmation bias
c. uncritical bias
d. unawareness bias
ANSWER: a
2. According to your text, what is confirmation bias?
a. The tendency to believe claims because they seem true, or because it would be nice if they were true.
b. The tendency to remember information that fits one’s expectations while ignoring discrepancies.
c. The tendency to hold unfounded beliefs without evidence or in spite of falsifying evidence.
d. The tendency to rely too much on your own thoughts, feelings, and behavior when drawing conclusions.
ANSWER: b
3. According to your text, what is a superstition?
a. The tendency to remember or notice information that fits one’s expectations.
b. An unfounded belief held without evidence or in spite of falsifying evidence.
c. The tendency to believe claims because they seem true or because it would be nice if they were true.
d. A belief that persists even after falsifying evidence has been presented.
ANSWER: b
4. Which of the following terms refers to an unfounded belief held without evidence or in spite of falsifying evidence?
a. superstition
b. pseudoscience
c. confirmation bias
d. uncritical acceptance
ANSWER: a
5. Which type of pseudoscience suggests that bumps on one’s head relate to personality traits and abilities?
a. graphology
b. extrasensory perception (ESP)
c. phrenology
d. astrology
ANSWER: c
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6. Which of the following results from a failure to evaluate claims with sufficient logical rigor?
a. a superstition
b. confirmation bias
c. “common sense” psychology
d. uncritical acceptance
ANSWER: d
7. Jeffrey is watching an ad for diet pills. Someone in a lab coat similar to the one his family doctor wears guarantees
that these pills will cause weight loss. Jeffrey trusts the person wearing the lab coat like he trusts his family doctor,
so he orders the pills. This failure to think logically about the claims being made in the ad is an example of
a. uncritical bias
b. uncritical acceptance
c. confirmation bias
d. unawareness bias
ANSWER: b
8. Ochanya is convinced that her purple hair clips are lucky. Almost every time she wears them, her soccer team wins
the game. The only exception was last week, when Ochanya wore her purple hair clips and her team lost. In spite of
the loss, Ochanya still believes her hair clips are lucky. What is Ochanya’s thinking an example of?
a. uncritical acceptance
b. unawareness bias
c. confirmation bias
d. critical acceptance
ANSWER: c
9. Sharib is conducting a series of tests on graphology, or the study of handwriting. His data have conclusively indicated
that handwriting is not related to personality, even though some people claim there is a “scientific” basis that supports
this relationship. Based on Sharib’s work, we can say that graphology is best described as an example of
a. confirmation bias
b. pseudoscience
c. critical acceptance
d. uncritical acceptance
ANSWER: b
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10. Which of the following provides the clearest illustration of confirmation bias?
a. Fred believes that if the local public school was good enough for his education, then it’s good enough for his
kids.
b. Kellen believes that because she keeps hearing about a link between autism and vaccines on the news, there
must be some truth to the story.
c. Jennifer’s dad told her to use baking soda to get out tough carpet stains. She thinks he’s a smart man, so it’ll
likely work.
d. Brinley is an emergency room doctor who evaluates a patient and diagnoses food poisoning. She ignores some
symptoms that suggest he might have another illness.
ANSWER: d
11. According to your text, which of the following is the definition of a psychiatrist?
a. A type of psychologist who specializes in helping people with problems related to their marriage, career, work,
and/or school.
b. A medical doctor whose primary job is to carry out research on psychological disorders.
c. A medical doctor with additional training in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders.
d. A type of psychologist who specializes in the research and treatment of psychological disorders.
ANSWER: c
12. What is the term that is used when an animal’s behavior is studied to derive principles that may apply to human
behavior?
a. an animal model
b. a non-human behavioral model
c. a biological model
d. an anthropomorphic model
ANSWER: a
13. According to your text, which of the following refers to someone who treats psychological disorders and/or does
research on these disorders and the therapies used to treat them?
a. clinical psychologist
b. counseling psychologist
c. psychoanalyst
d. psychotherapist
ANSWER: a
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14. According to your text, which of the following refers to someone who specializes in the treatment of milder
psychological problems?
a. counseling psychologist
b. clinical psychologist
c. psychoanalyst
d. psychotherapist
ANSWER: a
15. What is the term used for a medical doctor who prescribes drugs and treats serious psychological disorders?
a. counseling psychologist
b. psychiatrist
c. psychiatric psychologist
d. clinical psychologist
ANSWER: b
16. According to your text, what is the term used for a mental health professional who specializes in helping people with
problems that do not involve serious mental disorders (e.g., problems with marriage, career, school)?
a. counselor
b. counseling psychologist
c. psychoanalyst
d. psychotherapist
ANSWER: a
17. Which of the following refers to a community-based mental health professional who specializes in the treatment of
milder emotional and behavioral disturbances?
a. counseling psychologist
b. counselor
c. clinical social worker
d. psychotherapist
ANSWER: c
18. Which of the following psychologists would study the brain, nervous system, and other physical origins of behavior?
a. biopsychologist
b. clinical psychologist
c. health psychologist
d. medical psychologist
ANSWER: a
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19. In the United States, which of the following professionals must have a doctoral degree (PhD) in psychology?
a. psychotherapists
b. psychoanalysts
c. psychiatrists
d. clinical psychologists
ANSWER: d
20. A marketing firm is looking to increase sales by revamping packaging so that it will be more eye catching for
shoppers. Which psychologists might assist with this type of problem?
a. environmental psychologist
b. industrial-organizational psychologist
c. retail psychologist
d. consumer psychologist
ANSWER: d
21. A human resource manager at a large organization is looking to enhance his skills related to hiring and training
employees. In which area of psychology would courses be most beneficial for him?
a. employment psychology
b. industrial-organizational psychology
c. consumer psychology
d. management psychology
ANSWER: b
22. According to the text, what is basic psychological research?
a. research that takes place when the problem being investigated is relatively simple
b. research that takes place when knowledge is being sought for its own sake
c. research that takes place when fundamental theories are already established
d. research that takes place when there are no prior studies on which to develop a hypothesis
ANSWER: b
23. Paul needs medication to help alleviate feelings of depression. Which of the following mental health professionals
can supply a prescription in states such as Iowa, New Mexico, and Illinois?
a. clinical psychologists
b. counseling psychologists
c. psychotherapists
d. psychoanalysts
ANSWER: a
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24. What are comparative psychologists primarily interested in?
a. studying and comparing stimulus-response connections
b. studying and comparing the behavior of different species
c. studying and comparing emotions and behavior in psychology
d. studying and comparing different types of psychotherapy
ANSWER: b
25. Which type of psychologist would be most likely to study the communication patterns of chimpanzees and porpoises?
a. biopsychologist
b. comparative psychologist
c. environmental psychologist
d. social psychologist
ANSWER: b
26. Montel studies the effects of urban noise, crowding, and the human use of space. What type of psychologist is
Montel most likely to be?
a. engineering psychologist
b. environmental psychologist
c. cultural psychologist
d. health psychologist
ANSWER: b
27. Shaneice is a psychologist who works for a cable network that televises court proceedings and provides commentary
on the cases for viewers. What type of psychologist is Shaneice most likely to be?
a. clinical
b. personality
c. forensic
d. educational
ANSWER: c
28. “How to better help people overcome drug addictions is my field of study.” This statement was most likely made by
which type of psychologist?
a. comparative
b. medical
c. forensic
d. health
ANSWER: d
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29. Dr. Ables has constructed trait profiles of individuals who are most likely show success in particular types of jobs.
What type of psychologist is Dr. Ables most likely to be?
a. cognitive
b. learning
c. community
d. personality
ANSWER: d
30. Ami is investigating how people come to know the world through their visual abilities, and how people interpret visual
information in order to recognize faces. What type of psychologist is Ami most likely to be?
a. comparative
b. developmental
c. sensation/perception
d. learning
ANSWER: c
31. In which area would a psychologist be most likely to study how people interact with others, including such areas as
interpersonal attraction, friendships, and peer influences?
a. social
b. personality
c. community
d. environmental
ANSWER: a
32. Yingfang holds a doctorate in psychology. She has recently been hired by a hospital to conduct research on the best
therapy for patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. What type of psychologist is Yingfang most likely to be?
a. counseling psychologist
b. psychiatrist
c. clinical psychologist
d. psychoanalyst
ANSWER: c
33. Most clinical psychologists follow a scientist-as-practitioner model. What does this mean?
a. They must perform counseling in a scientific manner.
b. They are required to conduct research during therapy sessions.
c. They are required to conduct research in order to maintain their licenses.
d. They are trained to do either scientific research or therapy.
ANSWER: d
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34. Aaron earned a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree. Which of the following is most likely to reflect his work
environment?
a. He is employed by a university as a psychological researcher and professor.
b. He conducts therapy at a community mental health clinic.
c. He conducts therapy at a hospital and prescribes medication to patients with severe mental disorders.
d. He visits patients’ homes to evaluate family resources and living conditions.
ANSWER: b
35. Trena is a psychologist who has conducted research into the spread of sexually transmitted diseases among
teenagers. She is presently setting up an educational program for high schools that will promote education,
prevention, and treatment related to sexually transmitted diseases. What type of psychologist is Trena most likely to
be?
a. educational
b. developmental
c. environmental
d. community
ANSWER: d
36. Which area of psychology is primarily focused on how individuals remember, reason, and solve problems?
a. comparative
b. educational
c. developmental
d. cognitive
ANSWER: d
37. Dr. Xia conducts research on how vision changes from childhood to adulthood. Which of the following specialties
best represents Dr. Xia’s area of expertise?
a. educational
b. evolutionary
c. comparative
d. developmental
ANSWER: d
38. Dr. Galton does applied research on wearable glasses with a computer interface, like Google Glass. What type of
psychologist is Dr. Galton most likely to be?
a. educational
b. community
c. engineering
d. industrial-organizational
ANSWER: c
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Chapter 01 - The Foundations of Psychological Science
1. Which of the following terms refers to a tendency to believe claims because they seem true or because it would be
nice if they were true?
a. uncritical acceptance
b. confirmation bias
c. uncritical bias
d. unawareness bias
ANSWER: a
2. According to your text, what is confirmation bias?
a. The tendency to believe claims because they seem true, or because it would be nice if they were true.
b. The tendency to remember information that fits one’s expectations while ignoring discrepancies.
c. The tendency to hold unfounded beliefs without evidence or in spite of falsifying evidence.
d. The tendency to rely too much on your own thoughts, feelings, and behavior when drawing conclusions.
ANSWER: b
3. According to your text, what is a superstition?
a. The tendency to remember or notice information that fits one’s expectations.
b. An unfounded belief held without evidence or in spite of falsifying evidence.
c. The tendency to believe claims because they seem true or because it would be nice if they were true.
d. A belief that persists even after falsifying evidence has been presented.
ANSWER: b
4. Which of the following terms refers to an unfounded belief held without evidence or in spite of falsifying evidence?
a. superstition
b. pseudoscience
c. confirmation bias
d. uncritical acceptance
ANSWER: a
5. Which type of pseudoscience suggests that bumps on one’s head relate to personality traits and abilities?
a. graphology
b. extrasensory perception (ESP)
c. phrenology
d. astrology
ANSWER: c
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6. Which of the following results from a failure to evaluate claims with sufficient logical rigor?
a. a superstition
b. confirmation bias
c. “common sense” psychology
d. uncritical acceptance
ANSWER: d
7. Jeffrey is watching an ad for diet pills. Someone in a lab coat similar to the one his family doctor wears guarantees
that these pills will cause weight loss. Jeffrey trusts the person wearing the lab coat like he trusts his family doctor,
so he orders the pills. This failure to think logically about the claims being made in the ad is an example of
a. uncritical bias
b. uncritical acceptance
c. confirmation bias
d. unawareness bias
ANSWER: b
8. Ochanya is convinced that her purple hair clips are lucky. Almost every time she wears them, her soccer team wins
the game. The only exception was last week, when Ochanya wore her purple hair clips and her team lost. In spite of
the loss, Ochanya still believes her hair clips are lucky. What is Ochanya’s thinking an example of?
a. uncritical acceptance
b. unawareness bias
c. confirmation bias
d. critical acceptance
ANSWER: c
9. Sharib is conducting a series of tests on graphology, or the study of handwriting. His data have conclusively indicated
that handwriting is not related to personality, even though some people claim there is a “scientific” basis that supports
this relationship. Based on Sharib’s work, we can say that graphology is best described as an example of
a. confirmation bias
b. pseudoscience
c. critical acceptance
d. uncritical acceptance
ANSWER: b
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10. Which of the following provides the clearest illustration of confirmation bias?
a. Fred believes that if the local public school was good enough for his education, then it’s good enough for his
kids.
b. Kellen believes that because she keeps hearing about a link between autism and vaccines on the news, there
must be some truth to the story.
c. Jennifer’s dad told her to use baking soda to get out tough carpet stains. She thinks he’s a smart man, so it’ll
likely work.
d. Brinley is an emergency room doctor who evaluates a patient and diagnoses food poisoning. She ignores some
symptoms that suggest he might have another illness.
ANSWER: d
11. According to your text, which of the following is the definition of a psychiatrist?
a. A type of psychologist who specializes in helping people with problems related to their marriage, career, work,
and/or school.
b. A medical doctor whose primary job is to carry out research on psychological disorders.
c. A medical doctor with additional training in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders.
d. A type of psychologist who specializes in the research and treatment of psychological disorders.
ANSWER: c
12. What is the term that is used when an animal’s behavior is studied to derive principles that may apply to human
behavior?
a. an animal model
b. a non-human behavioral model
c. a biological model
d. an anthropomorphic model
ANSWER: a
13. According to your text, which of the following refers to someone who treats psychological disorders and/or does
research on these disorders and the therapies used to treat them?
a. clinical psychologist
b. counseling psychologist
c. psychoanalyst
d. psychotherapist
ANSWER: a
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14. According to your text, which of the following refers to someone who specializes in the treatment of milder
psychological problems?
a. counseling psychologist
b. clinical psychologist
c. psychoanalyst
d. psychotherapist
ANSWER: a
15. What is the term used for a medical doctor who prescribes drugs and treats serious psychological disorders?
a. counseling psychologist
b. psychiatrist
c. psychiatric psychologist
d. clinical psychologist
ANSWER: b
16. According to your text, what is the term used for a mental health professional who specializes in helping people with
problems that do not involve serious mental disorders (e.g., problems with marriage, career, school)?
a. counselor
b. counseling psychologist
c. psychoanalyst
d. psychotherapist
ANSWER: a
17. Which of the following refers to a community-based mental health professional who specializes in the treatment of
milder emotional and behavioral disturbances?
a. counseling psychologist
b. counselor
c. clinical social worker
d. psychotherapist
ANSWER: c
18. Which of the following psychologists would study the brain, nervous system, and other physical origins of behavior?
a. biopsychologist
b. clinical psychologist
c. health psychologist
d. medical psychologist
ANSWER: a
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19. In the United States, which of the following professionals must have a doctoral degree (PhD) in psychology?
a. psychotherapists
b. psychoanalysts
c. psychiatrists
d. clinical psychologists
ANSWER: d
20. A marketing firm is looking to increase sales by revamping packaging so that it will be more eye catching for
shoppers. Which psychologists might assist with this type of problem?
a. environmental psychologist
b. industrial-organizational psychologist
c. retail psychologist
d. consumer psychologist
ANSWER: d
21. A human resource manager at a large organization is looking to enhance his skills related to hiring and training
employees. In which area of psychology would courses be most beneficial for him?
a. employment psychology
b. industrial-organizational psychology
c. consumer psychology
d. management psychology
ANSWER: b
22. According to the text, what is basic psychological research?
a. research that takes place when the problem being investigated is relatively simple
b. research that takes place when knowledge is being sought for its own sake
c. research that takes place when fundamental theories are already established
d. research that takes place when there are no prior studies on which to develop a hypothesis
ANSWER: b
23. Paul needs medication to help alleviate feelings of depression. Which of the following mental health professionals
can supply a prescription in states such as Iowa, New Mexico, and Illinois?
a. clinical psychologists
b. counseling psychologists
c. psychotherapists
d. psychoanalysts
ANSWER: a
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24. What are comparative psychologists primarily interested in?
a. studying and comparing stimulus-response connections
b. studying and comparing the behavior of different species
c. studying and comparing emotions and behavior in psychology
d. studying and comparing different types of psychotherapy
ANSWER: b
25. Which type of psychologist would be most likely to study the communication patterns of chimpanzees and porpoises?
a. biopsychologist
b. comparative psychologist
c. environmental psychologist
d. social psychologist
ANSWER: b
26. Montel studies the effects of urban noise, crowding, and the human use of space. What type of psychologist is
Montel most likely to be?
a. engineering psychologist
b. environmental psychologist
c. cultural psychologist
d. health psychologist
ANSWER: b
27. Shaneice is a psychologist who works for a cable network that televises court proceedings and provides commentary
on the cases for viewers. What type of psychologist is Shaneice most likely to be?
a. clinical
b. personality
c. forensic
d. educational
ANSWER: c
28. “How to better help people overcome drug addictions is my field of study.” This statement was most likely made by
which type of psychologist?
a. comparative
b. medical
c. forensic
d. health
ANSWER: d
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Chapter 01 - The Foundations of Psychological Science
29. Dr. Ables has constructed trait profiles of individuals who are most likely show success in particular types of jobs.
What type of psychologist is Dr. Ables most likely to be?
a. cognitive
b. learning
c. community
d. personality
ANSWER: d
30. Ami is investigating how people come to know the world through their visual abilities, and how people interpret visual
information in order to recognize faces. What type of psychologist is Ami most likely to be?
a. comparative
b. developmental
c. sensation/perception
d. learning
ANSWER: c
31. In which area would a psychologist be most likely to study how people interact with others, including such areas as
interpersonal attraction, friendships, and peer influences?
a. social
b. personality
c. community
d. environmental
ANSWER: a
32. Yingfang holds a doctorate in psychology. She has recently been hired by a hospital to conduct research on the best
therapy for patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. What type of psychologist is Yingfang most likely to be?
a. counseling psychologist
b. psychiatrist
c. clinical psychologist
d. psychoanalyst
ANSWER: c
33. Most clinical psychologists follow a scientist-as-practitioner model. What does this mean?
a. They must perform counseling in a scientific manner.
b. They are required to conduct research during therapy sessions.
c. They are required to conduct research in order to maintain their licenses.
d. They are trained to do either scientific research or therapy.
ANSWER: d
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34. Aaron earned a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree. Which of the following is most likely to reflect his work
environment?
a. He is employed by a university as a psychological researcher and professor.
b. He conducts therapy at a community mental health clinic.
c. He conducts therapy at a hospital and prescribes medication to patients with severe mental disorders.
d. He visits patients’ homes to evaluate family resources and living conditions.
ANSWER: b
35. Trena is a psychologist who has conducted research into the spread of sexually transmitted diseases among
teenagers. She is presently setting up an educational program for high schools that will promote education,
prevention, and treatment related to sexually transmitted diseases. What type of psychologist is Trena most likely to
be?
a. educational
b. developmental
c. environmental
d. community
ANSWER: d
36. Which area of psychology is primarily focused on how individuals remember, reason, and solve problems?
a. comparative
b. educational
c. developmental
d. cognitive
ANSWER: d
37. Dr. Xia conducts research on how vision changes from childhood to adulthood. Which of the following specialties
best represents Dr. Xia’s area of expertise?
a. educational
b. evolutionary
c. comparative
d. developmental
ANSWER: d
38. Dr. Galton does applied research on wearable glasses with a computer interface, like Google Glass. What type of
psychologist is Dr. Galton most likely to be?
a. educational
b. community
c. engineering
d. industrial-organizational
ANSWER: c
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