PSYC 2314 Exam 1 chapters 1-6 || All Questions Answered
Correctly.
The principle of integrity means that the benefits and risks of participation in research must be
spread equitably across individuals and groups
True
False correct answers False
Children who watch more hours of television spend less time reading is an example of a finding
from ______ research.
a. Correlation
b. Experimental
c. Randomized
d. Biased correct answers A. Correlation
Dr. Rivera is studying the effects of music on studying. He had two groups; one group listened to
music while memorizing a list of words. The second group memorized the list o words in a quiet
room. What is the independent variable in the study?
a. the list of words
b. the music
c. the time spent memorizing the words
d. the room correct answers b. the music
which of the following illustrates the life span and principle that development is multi-
directional?
a. a person's reaction time is at a peak when they are in their 20s
b. exercise improves a person's balance and muscle strength that may have been lost due to
aging.
c. Differences in height exist due in part to differences in individuals' nutritional intake.
d. medical students are required to take a course in life span development. correct answers c.
Differences in height exist due in part to differences in individuals' nutritional intake.
which of Bronfenbrenner's system levels involves the interaction between two of more
experiences that directly influence the child?
a. Mesosystem
b. Microsystem
c. Exosystem
d. Macrosystem correct answers b. Microsystem
,The prevailing view among developmental scientists is that people are active contributors to their
own development.
True
False correct answers True
According to Freud, personality development is heavily influenced by:
a. the way parents direct and gratify their children's basic drives.
b. the completion of developmental tasks at each stage in life
c. crises that a person experiences in adulthood
d. conscious choices a child makes after learning what to do and not to do. correct answers d.
conscious choices a child makes after learning what to do and not to do.
Jeffrey watched his classmate give his teacher an apple and the teacher was very happy. The next
day, Jeffrey brought an an apple for his teacher. What theoretical viewpoint does this illustrate?
a. classical conditioning
b. operant conditioning
c. Social learning theory
d. cognitive-developmental theory. correct answers c. Social learning theory
Andrew is and alcoholic. His therapist has decided to try and stop him from drinking by asking
him to take a pill that makes him nauseous every time he drinks alcohol. Andrew doesn't know
that the pill is going to make him feel sick. He does this for one month. Every time he drinks
with the pill, he throws up. After one month, his therapist asks him to stop taking the pills.
Interestingly, Andrew throws up when he takes his first drink without the pill and loses his desire
to drink alcohol. What behavioristic strategy did his therapist use?
a. classical conditioning
b. operant conditioning
c. social learning theory
d. cognitive-developmental theory. correct answers a. classical conditioning
The majority of therapists today practice some form of traditional Freudian psychoanalysis
because it has been found to be very effective at helping people.
True
False correct answers False
identify characteristics of lifespan development (i.e. lifelong, multidimensional, multidirectional,
plastic, etc.) correct answers Development is lifelong, multidimensional, multidirectional,
plastic, multidisciplinary, and contextual; involves growth, maintenance, and regulation; and is
constructed through biological, sociocultural, and individual factors working together.
lifelong - ???
, Multidimensional- age, mind, body, emotions & relationships
Multidirectional- some expand, some shrink, eg. language aquisition, romantic relationships
increase, friendships decrease, life experience increases, speed of processing info decreases.
plastic- (capacity for change) in different dimensions at different stages
contextual - Isnt just a personal experience b/c you exist in a context that changes you and you
change it. 3 types, Normative age graded influences, history graded influences, non normative.
Understand the concepts of continuous and discontinuous development and be able to identify
correct answers
Identify aspects of nature v. nurture correct answers
steps in the scientific method including explanation/description of each step correct answers
Be familiar with major theorists, distinct features, and strengths/weaknesses of each theory.
Focus specifically on understanding basic components of:
•Freud
•Erikson
•Pavlov
•Skinner
•Piaget
•Vygotsky
•Bowlby
•Lorenz
•Bronfenbrenner's correct answers
goals, strengths, and limitations of various methods for collecting data including:
•surveys,
•observations,
•standardized testing,
•case studies correct answers
identify characteristics of different types of research design in given scenarios: •descriptive,
•correlational, experimental,
•cross-sectional,
•longitudinal correct answers
key components of experimental designs including:
•control group,
•random assignment,
•ethical considerations,
•independent variable,
