PSYC 290N WEEK 8 FINAL EXAMS
Experiencing a life-threatening illness at the age of 60
Chapter 1, page 8
Question # 2
Points
(TCO 1) The Maple Leaf Elementary School counselor, social worker, and the parents of 8-yearold Jimmy
Jackson are working as a cooperative team to determine why Jimmy exhibits a pattern of highly
aggressive behavior toward his peers and teachers. Jimmy's behavior has been extensively observed, he
has been subjected to a battery of psychological tests, and his parents have been interviewed. This in-
depth examination of Jimmy Jackson is an example of
an ethnograph.
naturalistic
observation.
a correlational
study.
a case study. Chapter 1,
page 12
,The perpetrators of abuse are more likely to forget the incidents than are the victims. Chapter 2,
page 25
Being treated lovingly and predictably by caregivers and learning to trust
Chapter 2, page 26
, Question # 7
You purchase mega bucks tickets instead of regular lottery tickets because the odds of winning are
greater.
Chapter 2, page 31
Question # 8
Points
(TCO 2) Which of these best illustrates the principles of social-cognitive theory?
Shelby misses her curfew by 1 hour and is grounded by her parents for 1 week, yet she continues to miss
curfew.
When Marla responds angrily to a request from her daughter Bess, Bess' sister Treva, who observed this
response, decides she will wait a day or two before asking for a new stereo.
Shea seeks advice from a chat forum on the Internet about her recurring headaches.
As a result of the role conflict between her parental responsibilities and her need for personal
development, Irina decides to drop out of college for a semester.
Experiencing a life-threatening illness at the age of 60
Chapter 1, page 8
Question # 2
Points
(TCO 1) The Maple Leaf Elementary School counselor, social worker, and the parents of 8-yearold Jimmy
Jackson are working as a cooperative team to determine why Jimmy exhibits a pattern of highly
aggressive behavior toward his peers and teachers. Jimmy's behavior has been extensively observed, he
has been subjected to a battery of psychological tests, and his parents have been interviewed. This in-
depth examination of Jimmy Jackson is an example of
an ethnograph.
naturalistic
observation.
a correlational
study.
a case study. Chapter 1,
page 12
,The perpetrators of abuse are more likely to forget the incidents than are the victims. Chapter 2,
page 25
Being treated lovingly and predictably by caregivers and learning to trust
Chapter 2, page 26
, Question # 7
You purchase mega bucks tickets instead of regular lottery tickets because the odds of winning are
greater.
Chapter 2, page 31
Question # 8
Points
(TCO 2) Which of these best illustrates the principles of social-cognitive theory?
Shelby misses her curfew by 1 hour and is grounded by her parents for 1 week, yet she continues to miss
curfew.
When Marla responds angrily to a request from her daughter Bess, Bess' sister Treva, who observed this
response, decides she will wait a day or two before asking for a new stereo.
Shea seeks advice from a chat forum on the Internet about her recurring headaches.
As a result of the role conflict between her parental responsibilities and her need for personal
development, Irina decides to drop out of college for a semester.
