Introduction To Pyschology
Intro to Psych quiz for clep credits
- 1.
What is it called when a person takes material into their mind from the environment?
- A.
Assimiliation
- B.
Accomodation
- C.
Classification
- D.
Stage
- E.
Recall
Correct Answer
A. Assimiliation -
- 2.
Which of the following represents that strongest correlation?
- A.
-.10
- B.
+.23
- C.
-.44
- D.
+.89
- E.
+.55
Correct Answer
D. +.89 -
- 3.
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
- A.
Gather information
- B.
Generate hypothesis
- C.
Test hypothesis
- D.
Revise
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the above -
- 4.
The difference between reality and self-concept is called
- A.
Shaping
- B.
Behavior rehearsal
- C.
Modeling
- D.
Incongruence
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. Incongruence -
- 5.
Role playing social situations or behaviors is called
- A.
Shaping
- B.
Behavior rehearsal
- C.
Modeling
- D.
Incongruence
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Behavior rehearsal -
- 6.
What is it called when a person has consistent fear of a serious disease?
- A.
Hypochondria
- B.
Arachnophobia
- C.
Phobia
- D.
Obsessive-complusive disorder
- E.
Schizophrenia
Correct Answer
A. Hypochondria -
- 7.
Which of the following created the client-cnetere theory of psychology?
- A.
Alfred Kinsey
- B.
Carl Jung
- C.
B.F. Skinner
- D.
Carl Rogers
- E.
Ivan Pavlov
Correct Answer
D. Carl Rogers -
- 8.
What is it called when a person experiences hallucinations and delusions?
- A.
Hypochondria
- B.
Arachnophobia
- C.
Phobia
- D.
Obsessive-complusive disorder
- E.
Schizophrenia
Correct Answer
E. Schizophrenia -
- 9.
Which of the following conducted the Baby Monkey experiment?
- A.
Harry Harlow
- B.
Mary Ainsworth
- C.
Sigmund Freud
- D.
Jean Piaget
- E.
Lawrence Kohlberg
Correct Answer
A. Harry Harlow -
- 10.
Which of the following studied temperament?
- A.
Harry Harlow
- B.
Mary Ainsworth
- C.
Sigmund Freud
- D.
Jean Piaget
- E.
Lawrence Kohlberg
Correct Answer
B. Mary Ainsworth -
- 11.
Cocaine is which of the following?
- A.
Sedative
- B.
Narcotic
- C.
Stimulant
- D.
Hallucinogen
- E.
Cannabis
Correct Answer
C. Stimulant -
- 12.
Which of the following became famous for his experiments with dogs and conditioning?
- A.
Alfred Kinsey
- B.
Carl Jung
- C.
B.F. Skinner
- D.
Carl Rogers
- E.
Ivan Pavlov
Correct Answer
E. Ivan Pavlov -
- 13.
When a person experiences unexpected panic attacks it is called
- A.
Bipolar disorder
- B.
Panic disorder
- C.
insanity
- D.
Agoraphobia
- E.
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Correct Answer
B. Panic disorder -
- 14.
When a person has anxiety about panic attacks in social or embarrassing situations?
- A.
Bipolar disorder
- B.
Panic disorder
- C.
insanity
- D.
Agoraphobia
- E.
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Correct Answer
D. Agoraphobia -
- 15.
When a person experiences extreme stress with biological and psychological symptoms following a traumatic event it is called
- A.
Bipolar disorder
- B.
Panic disorder
- C.
insanity
- D.
Agoraphobia
- E.
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Correct Answer
E. Post-traumatic stress disorder -
- 16.
When you get used to hearing trains pass by and you no longer notice the train it is called
- A.
Habituation
- B.
Stimulus generalization
- C.
Convergence
- D.
Conditioning
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Habituation -
- 17.
Visual sensory memory is called
- A.
Iconic memory
- B.
Echoic memory
- C.
Short-term memory
- D.
Chunking
- E.
Encoding
Correct Answer
A. Iconic memory -
- 18.
When a person experiances a period with manic and depressive periods it is called
- A.
Bipolar disorder
- B.
Panic disorder
- C.
Insanity
- D.
Agoraphobia
- E.
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Correct Answer
A. Bipolar disorder -
- 19.
When a person has eating problems, poor body image and maintains low body weight it is called
- A.
Anorexia nervosa
- B.
Bulimia nervosa
- C.
Schizophrenia
- D.
Histrionic personality
- E.
Somatoform disorder
Correct Answer
A. Anorexia nervosa -
- 20.
LSD is which of the following?
- A.
Sedative
- B.
Narcotic
- C.
Stimulant
- D.
Hallucinogen
- E.
Cannabis
Correct Answer
D. Hallucinogen -
- 21.
When a person binges on food and then expels the food through regurgitation or diuretics it is called
- A.
Anorexia nervosa
- B.
Bulimia nervosa
- C.
Schizophrenia
- D.
Histrionic personality
- E.
Somatoform disorder
Correct Answer
B. Bulimia nervosa -
- 22.
_____________________ is a psychotic disorder
- A.
Anorexia nervosa
- B.
Bulimia nervosa
- C.
Schizophrenia
- D.
Histrionic personality
- E.
Somatoform disorder
Correct Answer
D. Histrionic personality -
- 23.
In Maslow's Hierarchy of needs if you are in the first stage you are experiencing which need?
- A.
Safety
- B.
Food
- C.
Respect from others
- D.
Love
- E.
Realized full potential
Correct Answer
B. Food -
- 24.
Codeine is which of the following?
- A.
Sedative
- B.
Narcotic
- C.
Stimulant
- D.
hallucinogen
- E.
Cannabis
Correct Answer
B. Narcotic -
- 25.
Alcohol is which of the following?
- A.
Sedative
- B.
Narcotic
- C.
Stimulant
- D.
hallucinogen
- E.
Cannabis
Correct Answer
A. Sedative -
- 26.
In Maslow's Hierarchy of needs if your are in the fifth stage you are experiencing which need?
- A.
Safety
- B.
food
- C.
Respect from others
- D.
Love
- E.
Realized full potential
Correct Answer
E. Realized full potential -
- 27.
To study something unobtrusively, which of the following research method should be used?
- A.
Case study
- B.
Longitudinal study
- C.
Survey
- D.
Experiment
- E.
Naturalistic observation
Correct Answer
E. Naturalistic observation -
- 28.
When a single male mates with many different females it is called
- A.
Rotation theory
- B.
Polygamy
- C.
Monogamy
- D.
Adaptive
- E.
Sexual selection
Correct Answer
B. Polygamy -
- 29.
In Maslow's Hierarchy of needs if you are in the second stage you are experiencing which need?
- A.
Safety
- B.
Food
- C.
Respect from others
- D.
Love
- E.
Realized full potential
Correct Answer
A. Safety -
- 30.
When traits are determined by two genes it is called
- A.
Monogenic
- B.
Polygenic
- C.
Polygyny
- D.
Heritability
- E.
Mutations
Correct Answer
B. Polygenic -
- 31.
What is the school of thought that examines the functions of the mind?
- A.
Cognitive
- B.
Behavioral
- C.
Biological
- D.
Psychoanalytical
- E.
Humanistic
Correct Answer
A. Cognitive -
- 32.
What is the school of thought that revolves around the individual's unconscious motivation?
- A.
Cognitive
- B.
Behavioral
- C.
Biological
- D.
Psychoanalytical
- E.
Humanistic
Correct Answer
D. Psychoanalytical -
- 33.
Valium is which of the following?
- A.
Sedative
- B.
Narcotic
- C.
Stimulant
- D.
Hallucinogen
- E.
cannabis
Correct Answer
A. Sedative -
- 34.
Which area of the brain is related to hearing?
- A.
Occipital lobe
- B.
Temporal lobe
- C.
Frontal lobe
- D.
Patietal lobe
- E.
Cerebral cortex
Correct Answer
B. Temporal lobe -
- 35.
What is the school of thought that studies and observes behavior?
- A.
Cognitive
- B.
Behavioral
- C.
Biological
- D.
Psychoanalytical
- E.
Humanistic
Correct Answer
B. Behavioral -
- 36.
Which area of the brain is related to intelligence?
- A.
Occipital lobe
- B.
Temporal lobe
- C.
Frontal lobe
- D.
Patietal lobe
- E.
Cerebral cortex
Correct Answer
C. Frontal lobe -
- 37.
The part of the eye protects and manages its shape?
- A.
Sclera
- B.
Iris
- C.
Pupil
- D.
Cornea
- E.
Lens
Correct Answer
A. Sclera -
- 38.
_____________ is a clear membrane in front of the eye.
- A.
Sclera
- B.
Iris
- C.
Pupil
- D.
Cornea
- E.
Lens
Correct Answer
D. Cornea -
- 39.
_____________ is a ring of muscles that muscles that make up the colored part of the eye.
- A.
Sclera
- B.
Iris
- C.
Pupil
- D.
Cornea
- E.
Lens
Correct Answer
B. Iris -
- 40.
The part of the eye that looks black and is the opening of the iris is called
- A.
Sclera
- B.
Iris
- C.
Pupil
- D.
Cornea
- E.
Lens
Correct Answer
D. Cornea -
- 41.
The_________ is at the back of the eye and is light sensitive.
- A.
Sclera
- B.
Iris
- C.
Pupil
- D.
Cornea
- E.
Retina
Correct Answer
E. Retina -
- 42.
Circadian ryhtms complete
- A.
Every 24 hours
- B.
Every day
- C.
Every 28 days
- D.
Less than 24 hours
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Every 24 hours -
- 43.
Infradian rhytms complete
- A.
Every 24 hours
- B.
Longer than than 24 hours
- C.
Every 28 days
- D.
Less than 24 hours
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Longer than than 24 hours -
- 44.
Which of the following is NOT one of the six primary emotions?
- A.
Sadness
- B.
Happiness
- C.
Fear
- D.
Surprise
- E.
Anxiety
Correct Answer
E. Anxiety -
- 45.
Which area is the largest part of the brain?
- A.
Occiptal lobe
- B.
Temporal lobe
- C.
Frontal lobe
- D.
Hypothalamus
- E.
Cerebral cortex
Correct Answer
E. Cerebral cortex -
- 46.
If you need to study the long-term effects of smoking which of the following would you use?
- A.
Case study
- B.
Longitudinal study
- C.
Survey
- D.
Experiment
- E.
Natural
Correct Answer
B. Longitudinal study -
- 47.
Which area of the brain is related to vision?
- A.
Occipital lobe
- B.
Temporal lobe
- C.
Frontal lobe
- D.
Parietal lobe
- E.
Cerebral cortex
Correct Answer
A. Occipital lobe -
- 48.
______________is also known as borderline personality disorder.
- A.
Anorexia nervosa
- B.
Bulimia nervosa
- C.
Schizophrenia
- D.
Historionic personality
- E.
Somatoform disorder
Correct Answer
D. Historionic personality -
- 49.
When a person experiances real biological symtoms that cannot be explained by any medicial means it is called
- A.
Anorexia nervosa
- B.
Bulimia nervosa
- C.
Schizophrenia
- D.
Historionic personality
- E.
Somatoform disorder
Correct Answer
E. Somatoform disorder -
- 50.
Women's menstrual cycles complete
- A.
Every 24 hours
- B.
Every day
- C.
Every 28 days
- D.
Less than 24 hours
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Every 28 days -
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