PSYC 101 Modules 1–10 Exams & Final
Actual Exam – Introduction to Psychology
(2026) | Verified Question And Answers –
Portage Learning
Q001:
Topic: History/Research Methods
Stem: In 2025, a meta-analysis confirmed that many published findings in social
psychology could not be replicated.
Question: Which historical issue in psychology does this most directly echo?
Options:
A. The cognitive revolution
B. The replication crisis
C. The nature–nurture debate
D. The emergence of behaviorism
(Correct: B)
Rationale:
● Answer: B
, ● Why (2026 Standard): The replication crisis (Ioannidis, 2005–present) refers to the
failure to reproduce classic findings, prompting methodological reforms.
● Errors: A refers to the 1950s–60s shift toward cognition; C is an enduring debate;
D is the 1913 Watsonian movement.
Q002:
Topic: History/Research Methods
Stem: Dr. Lee uses random assignment and a control group to test whether peppermint
aroma improves alertness.
Question: Which research design is this?
Options:
A. Correlational study
B. Quasi-experiment
C. True experiment
D. Naturalistic observation
(Correct: C)
Rationale:
● Answer: C
● Why (2026 Standard): Random assignment to aroma vs. no-aroma conditions
allows causal inferences—defining a true experiment.
● Errors: A lacks manipulation; B lacks random assignment; D involves no
intervention.
Q003:
,Topic: Biological Bases
Stem: A 2026 fMRI study shows increased activity in the left inferior frontal gyrus
during a verb-generation task.
Question: This area is most commonly known as:
Options:
A. Wernicke’s area
B. Broca’s area
C. The occipital lobe
D. The angular gyrus
(Correct: B)
Rationale:
● Answer: B
● Why (2026 Standard): Broca’s area (left IFG) is critically involved in language
production.
● Errors: A supports comprehension; C supports vision; D supports reading
integration.
Q004:
Topic: Biological Bases
Stem: A neurosurgeon applies brief electrical stimulation to the post-central gyrus.
Question: Which experience will the patient most likely report?
Options:
, A. A flash of light
B. A tingling sensation in a specific body part
C. A vivid memory
D. An irresistible urge to speak
(Correct: B)
Rationale:
● Answer: B
● Why (2026 Standard): The post-central gyrus is primary somatosensory cortex;
stimulation evokes localized tactile sensations (Penfield & Rasmussen, 1950;
confirmed 2026).
● Errors: A reflects occipital stimulation; C reflects temporal lobe; D reflects frontal
language sites.
Q005:
Topic: Sensation/Perception
Stem: While reading in dim light, your rods allow vision; when you switch to bright
daylight, colors appear vivid.
Question: Which retinal cells are now primarily responsible for color vision?
Options:
A. Rods
B. Ganglion cells
C. Bipolar cells
Actual Exam – Introduction to Psychology
(2026) | Verified Question And Answers –
Portage Learning
Q001:
Topic: History/Research Methods
Stem: In 2025, a meta-analysis confirmed that many published findings in social
psychology could not be replicated.
Question: Which historical issue in psychology does this most directly echo?
Options:
A. The cognitive revolution
B. The replication crisis
C. The nature–nurture debate
D. The emergence of behaviorism
(Correct: B)
Rationale:
● Answer: B
, ● Why (2026 Standard): The replication crisis (Ioannidis, 2005–present) refers to the
failure to reproduce classic findings, prompting methodological reforms.
● Errors: A refers to the 1950s–60s shift toward cognition; C is an enduring debate;
D is the 1913 Watsonian movement.
Q002:
Topic: History/Research Methods
Stem: Dr. Lee uses random assignment and a control group to test whether peppermint
aroma improves alertness.
Question: Which research design is this?
Options:
A. Correlational study
B. Quasi-experiment
C. True experiment
D. Naturalistic observation
(Correct: C)
Rationale:
● Answer: C
● Why (2026 Standard): Random assignment to aroma vs. no-aroma conditions
allows causal inferences—defining a true experiment.
● Errors: A lacks manipulation; B lacks random assignment; D involves no
intervention.
Q003:
,Topic: Biological Bases
Stem: A 2026 fMRI study shows increased activity in the left inferior frontal gyrus
during a verb-generation task.
Question: This area is most commonly known as:
Options:
A. Wernicke’s area
B. Broca’s area
C. The occipital lobe
D. The angular gyrus
(Correct: B)
Rationale:
● Answer: B
● Why (2026 Standard): Broca’s area (left IFG) is critically involved in language
production.
● Errors: A supports comprehension; C supports vision; D supports reading
integration.
Q004:
Topic: Biological Bases
Stem: A neurosurgeon applies brief electrical stimulation to the post-central gyrus.
Question: Which experience will the patient most likely report?
Options:
, A. A flash of light
B. A tingling sensation in a specific body part
C. A vivid memory
D. An irresistible urge to speak
(Correct: B)
Rationale:
● Answer: B
● Why (2026 Standard): The post-central gyrus is primary somatosensory cortex;
stimulation evokes localized tactile sensations (Penfield & Rasmussen, 1950;
confirmed 2026).
● Errors: A reflects occipital stimulation; C reflects temporal lobe; D reflects frontal
language sites.
Q005:
Topic: Sensation/Perception
Stem: While reading in dim light, your rods allow vision; when you switch to bright
daylight, colors appear vivid.
Question: Which retinal cells are now primarily responsible for color vision?
Options:
A. Rods
B. Ganglion cells
C. Bipolar cells
