Question 1 of 10 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Dr. Sanchez approaches questions about human behavior from a perspective that
emphasizes unconscious thoughts and conflicts within the individual, such as
inner forces or conflicts. It is most likely that he accepts which of the
following psychological approaches?
A. Sociocultural
B. Learning
C. Cognitive
Correct
D. Psychodynamic
Answer Key: D
Question 2 of 10 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Researchers are studying the effects of nicotine on driving. The participants
are divided into two groups. One group is provided with nicotine cigarettes and
the other with fake cigarettes that taste and smell like real cigarettes but do
not contain nicotine. The fake cigarettes are an example of a(n)
A. Dependent variable
Correct
B. Placebo
C. Random assignment
D. Experimental group
Answer Key: B
Question 3 of 10 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Maureen is a psychology major who is conducting a study on memory. The
participants in her experiment study a long list of words and then recall the
list by verbalizing the words to Maureen. Maureen knows which words are correct,
and whenever a participant states an incorrect word, Maureen inadvertently
shifts her eyes and makes a note on her notepad. As a result, the participants
change their recall behavior and tend to recall fewer words thereafter. This
scenario illustrates a(n) ________.
A. Placebo effect
Correct
B. Experimenter effect
C. Correlation coefficient
D. Double-blind study
Answer Key: B
Question 4 of 10 2.0/ 2.0 Points
A(n) ________ psychologist studies how an individual's past behaviors, and the
consequences of those behaviors, affect current behavior.
A. Cognitive
B. Biological
C. Sociocultural
Correct
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Dr. Sanchez approaches questions about human behavior from a perspective that
emphasizes unconscious thoughts and conflicts within the individual, such as
inner forces or conflicts. It is most likely that he accepts which of the
following psychological approaches?
A. Sociocultural
B. Learning
C. Cognitive
Correct
D. Psychodynamic
Answer Key: D
Question 2 of 10 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Researchers are studying the effects of nicotine on driving. The participants
are divided into two groups. One group is provided with nicotine cigarettes and
the other with fake cigarettes that taste and smell like real cigarettes but do
not contain nicotine. The fake cigarettes are an example of a(n)
A. Dependent variable
Correct
B. Placebo
C. Random assignment
D. Experimental group
Answer Key: B
Question 3 of 10 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Maureen is a psychology major who is conducting a study on memory. The
participants in her experiment study a long list of words and then recall the
list by verbalizing the words to Maureen. Maureen knows which words are correct,
and whenever a participant states an incorrect word, Maureen inadvertently
shifts her eyes and makes a note on her notepad. As a result, the participants
change their recall behavior and tend to recall fewer words thereafter. This
scenario illustrates a(n) ________.
A. Placebo effect
Correct
B. Experimenter effect
C. Correlation coefficient
D. Double-blind study
Answer Key: B
Question 4 of 10 2.0/ 2.0 Points
A(n) ________ psychologist studies how an individual's past behaviors, and the
consequences of those behaviors, affect current behavior.
A. Cognitive
B. Biological
C. Sociocultural
Correct
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