Question 1

Professor B is interested in studying bullying. She studies this in local schools who have her asked to give advice on the problem. This type of research would be best described as

Accepted Answer

Applied research is focused on solving practical problems, such as bullying in schools, making it the best description for Professor B's study.

Question 2

Jorge and Andreas are identical twins. At age 33, Jorge has acquired the mental disorder, schizophrenia. Andreas did not. How can this be since the twins are identical?

Accepted Answer

Identical twins, while genetically very similar, can experience different environmental factors and interactions that can influence the development of conditions like schizophrenia. Genetics provide a predisposition, but environmental factors play a crucial role in the actual manifestation of the disorder.

Question 3

If you were a structuralist, which of the following would best reflect a report on your study of colour vision?

Accepted Answer

Structuralism focuses on the components of the human mind and their interactions, aiming to understand the structure of the mind and its perceptions. The description in choice D, which details the experience of seeing a color and how its perception changes over time, aligns with the structuralist approach of analyzing and describing mental experiences in detail.

Question 4

You have decided to do a research project on media violence. The local school board has asked for you to look at the relation between watching TV violence and aggression on the school yard. They would like you to give them some recommendations. Your research would be best described as

Accepted Answer

This research is best described as applied because it seeks to solve a practical problem by investigating the relationship between watching TV violence and aggression in a specific, real-world context (school yard) and aims to provide recommendations based on the findings.

Question 5

Professor Johnson does research on mathematical models of behaviour. Most likely, we would describe her as a(n) ___________ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

Quantitative psychologists specialize in methods and techniques for designing experiments and analyzing psychological data, including mathematical models of behavior.

Question 6

Your best friend is having trouble dating. You suspect that the problem stems from a fear of rejection and this fear is probably not in conscious awareness. Which of the following perspectives reflect your suspicion?

Accepted Answer

The psychoanalytic perspective focuses on unconscious fears, desires, and motivations, which aligns with the suspicion that your friend's trouble with dating stems from a fear of rejection that is not in conscious awareness.

Question 7

Your best friend is having trouble dating. You suspect that the problem stems from his past experiences with dating in which he has been constantly turned down when asking someone out on a date. This makes him feel very bad. Which of the following perspectives reflect your suspicion?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your best friend is having trouble dating....

Question 8

Professor Johnson does research on interpersonal attraction in dating couples. Most likely, we would describe her as a(n) ___________ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Professor Johnson does research on interpersonal attraction...

Question 9

Dr. Matthews uses sophisticated imaging techniques to study the processes behind learning and memory. Most likely, we would describe Dr. Matthews as a

Accepted Answer

Dr. Matthews is best described as a cognitive neuroscientist because this field specifically involves studying the neural mechanisms underlying cognition, including learning and memory, often using imaging techniques.

Question 10

Your best friend is having trouble dating. You suspect that the problem stems from a fear of being rejected, since this has happened on many previous occasions. Which of the following perspectives reflect your suspicion?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your best friend is having trouble dating....

Question 11

Professor B is interested in studying bullying. She studies this in the lab by looking at dominance rankings in mouse colonies. This type of research would be best described as

Accepted Answer

This research is best described as basic because it aims to understand fundamental principles of behavior, such as dominance and bullying, without immediate practical application.

Question 12

You have decided to do a research projects on media violence. So you bring participants into the lab and some watch violent TV while others watch nonviolent TV. You measure how aggressive they are in a subsequent task. Your research would be best described as

Accepted Answer

The answer of You have decided to do a research...

Question 13

Professor Johnson does research on changes in cognitive ability over time. Most likely, we would describe her as a(n) ___________ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

Developmental psychology focuses on the study of changes in behavior and mental processes over time, including cognitive abilities, making it the most relevant field for Professor Johnson's research.

Question 14

Professor Johnson does research on memory and problem solving. Most likely, we would describe her as a(n) ___________ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

Professor Johnson's research on memory and problem solving falls under the domain of cognitive psychology, which focuses on mental processes such as thinking, memory, and problem-solving.

Question 15

You are examining an individual suffering from clinical depression. Your analysis is that the problem results from a pattern of pessimistic thinking. Your conclusion is at which of the following levels of analysis?

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are examining an individual suffering from...

Question 16

Professor Johnson does research on perception and the visual system. Most likely, we would describe her as a(n) ___________ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

Professor Johnson's research on perception and the visual system falls under the domain of cognitive psychology, which focuses on mental processes such as perception, attention, memory, and thinking.

Question 17

Your best friend is having trouble dating. You suspect that the problem stems from his lack of a positive self image. Which of the following perspectives reflect your suspicion?

Accepted Answer

The humanistic perspective focuses on self-image and self-esteem, emphasizing personal growth and self-fulfillment, which aligns with the issue of lacking a positive self-image.

Question 18

You are examining an individual suffering from clinical depression. Your analysis is that the problem results from the crowded city in which he lives. Your conclusion is at which of the following levels of analysis?

Accepted Answer

The conclusion is at the Environmental level of analysis because it attributes the individual's clinical depression to the external condition of living in a crowded city, focusing on the influence of the person's surroundings or environment on their mental health.

Question 19

Susan wants to be able to treat patients with psychological disorders. Most likely, she should pursue a degree in which of the following areas of psychology?

Accepted Answer

A degree in Clinical Psychology is most suited for treating patients with psychological disorders, as it focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health issues.

Question 20

You are examining an individual suffering from clinical depression. Your analysis is that the problem is due to the fact that your client is from North America. Your conclusion is at which of the following levels of analysis?

Accepted Answer

The conclusion is at the sociocultural level of analysis because it attributes the individual's clinical depression to their being from a specific geographic and cultural region (North America), rather than to biological, psychological, physical environment, or family environment factors.

Quiz 1: Psychology: the Science of Behaviour