PSY 100 FINAL EXAM (MULTIPLE
CHOICE) WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
Attachment Style (e.g., secure, insecure, avoidant, etc.)
correct answers >> Attachment: "An emotional tie with another
person; shown in young children by their seeking closeness to
their caregiver and showing distress on separation." (83)
Secure: "Such research shows that about 60% of infants and
young children display secure attachment. In their motherʻs
presence, they play comfortably, happily exploring their new
environment. When she leaves, they become upset. When she
returns, they seek contact with her." (84)
Insecure: "Marked by either anxiety or avoidance of trusting
relationships. These infants are less likely to explore their
surroundings. Anxiously attached infants may cling to their
mother. When she leaves, they might cry loudly and remain
upset." (84)
Avoidant: "Infants seem not to notice or care about her departure
and return." (84)
What techniques have been shown to help your memory?
correct answers >> Spacing effect: "The tendency for
distributed study or practice to yield better long-term retention
than is achieved through massed study or practice." (201)
, Testing effect: "Enhanced memory after retrieving, rather than
simply rereading, information. Also sometimes referred to as the
retrieval practice effect or test-enhanced learning." (201)
Differences between men and women in group communication
and leadership style. correct answers >> Women:
Interdependent, Less Assertive, More Flirtatious
Men: Independent, More Dominant, Less Expressive
After age 50, gender roles may flip
How would you describe biology psychology? correct answers
>> "Biological psychologists exploring the links between brain
and mind." (5)
"The scientific study of the links between biological and
psychological processes." (31)
What is plasticity? correct answers >> "The brainʻs ability to
change, especially during childhood, by reorganizing after
damage or by building new pathways based on experience." (31)
How can you assess how genetics contribute to particular traits?
correct answers >> "Roughly 40% of our individual differences
on the Big Five can be credited to our genes." (362)
What is the arousal theory of motivation? correct answers >>
"Moderate arousal leads to optimal performance. When taking an
CHOICE) WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
Attachment Style (e.g., secure, insecure, avoidant, etc.)
correct answers >> Attachment: "An emotional tie with another
person; shown in young children by their seeking closeness to
their caregiver and showing distress on separation." (83)
Secure: "Such research shows that about 60% of infants and
young children display secure attachment. In their motherʻs
presence, they play comfortably, happily exploring their new
environment. When she leaves, they become upset. When she
returns, they seek contact with her." (84)
Insecure: "Marked by either anxiety or avoidance of trusting
relationships. These infants are less likely to explore their
surroundings. Anxiously attached infants may cling to their
mother. When she leaves, they might cry loudly and remain
upset." (84)
Avoidant: "Infants seem not to notice or care about her departure
and return." (84)
What techniques have been shown to help your memory?
correct answers >> Spacing effect: "The tendency for
distributed study or practice to yield better long-term retention
than is achieved through massed study or practice." (201)
, Testing effect: "Enhanced memory after retrieving, rather than
simply rereading, information. Also sometimes referred to as the
retrieval practice effect or test-enhanced learning." (201)
Differences between men and women in group communication
and leadership style. correct answers >> Women:
Interdependent, Less Assertive, More Flirtatious
Men: Independent, More Dominant, Less Expressive
After age 50, gender roles may flip
How would you describe biology psychology? correct answers
>> "Biological psychologists exploring the links between brain
and mind." (5)
"The scientific study of the links between biological and
psychological processes." (31)
What is plasticity? correct answers >> "The brainʻs ability to
change, especially during childhood, by reorganizing after
damage or by building new pathways based on experience." (31)
How can you assess how genetics contribute to particular traits?
correct answers >> "Roughly 40% of our individual differences
on the Big Five can be credited to our genes." (362)
What is the arousal theory of motivation? correct answers >>
"Moderate arousal leads to optimal performance. When taking an
