GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC 290)
STUDY QUIZ 1 WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS
LATEST AND RATED A ATHABASCA
UNIVERSITY
,Multiple-Choice Questions
Note: This quiz covers material learned in Chapters 1 and 2. Select the best answer for each of the
following questions.
Question 1
Correct
Question text
According to Dr. Conrad, many Asians feel uncomfortable with expressing emotions and disclosing
personal information. He has made several suggestions for modifying psychological counselling that
might benefit people from Asian backgrounds. Based on this information, you could infer that Dr.
Conrad investigates
Select one:
a. the biological determinants of behaviour.
b. the impact of evolutionary factors in psychological functioning.
c. psychometrics and cognitive psychology.
d. the role of cultural factors in psychological processes.
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REF: p. 18
The correct answer is: the role of cultural factors in psychological processes.
Question 2
Correct
, Question text
According to empiricism, knowledge should be acquired through
Select one:
a. logical reasoning.
b. direct observation.
c. historical tradition.
d. common sense.
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REF: p. 28
The correct answer is: direct observation.
Question 3
Correct
Question text
Currently, a large proportion of the North American population is overweight. Dr. Anderson thinks that
this may be due to an innate preference for foods that are rich in fats and sugars. Dr. Anderson has
suggested that in times when foods were not so readily available, this innate preference would help
ensure the ingestion of enough calories for energy and survival. Which type of psychologist is Dr.
Anderson?
Select one:
a. cognitive
b. behavioural
c. evolutionary
d. cross-cultural
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STUDY QUIZ 1 WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS
LATEST AND RATED A ATHABASCA
UNIVERSITY
,Multiple-Choice Questions
Note: This quiz covers material learned in Chapters 1 and 2. Select the best answer for each of the
following questions.
Question 1
Correct
Question text
According to Dr. Conrad, many Asians feel uncomfortable with expressing emotions and disclosing
personal information. He has made several suggestions for modifying psychological counselling that
might benefit people from Asian backgrounds. Based on this information, you could infer that Dr.
Conrad investigates
Select one:
a. the biological determinants of behaviour.
b. the impact of evolutionary factors in psychological functioning.
c. psychometrics and cognitive psychology.
d. the role of cultural factors in psychological processes.
Feedback
REF: p. 18
The correct answer is: the role of cultural factors in psychological processes.
Question 2
Correct
, Question text
According to empiricism, knowledge should be acquired through
Select one:
a. logical reasoning.
b. direct observation.
c. historical tradition.
d. common sense.
Feedback
REF: p. 28
The correct answer is: direct observation.
Question 3
Correct
Question text
Currently, a large proportion of the North American population is overweight. Dr. Anderson thinks that
this may be due to an innate preference for foods that are rich in fats and sugars. Dr. Anderson has
suggested that in times when foods were not so readily available, this innate preference would help
ensure the ingestion of enough calories for energy and survival. Which type of psychologist is Dr.
Anderson?
Select one:
a. cognitive
b. behavioural
c. evolutionary
d. cross-cultural
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