Psychology An Introduction 11th Edition By Benjamin Lahey-Test Bank

Exam Guide For Psychology An Introduction 11th Edition By Benjamin Lahey

ISBN-10: 0078035163, ISBN-13: 978-0078035166

Multiple-Choice Queries

1. How does the scientific methodology relate to analytical thinking?
A) Science is linked to psychology, while critical thinking is tied to philosophy.
B) Any individual engaging in critical thinking can be considered a scientist.
C) Scientific methodology embodies critical thought.
D) There is no association between science and critical thinking.
Response: C
Book: Lahey
Difficulty: Simple
Page: 25
Style: Factual
APA Learning Outcome: 2.1

2. Information derived from publicly observable actions is referred to as ______ evidence.
A) empirical
B) psychological
C) rational
D) hypothetical
Response: A
Book: Lahey
Difficulty: Average
Page: 25
Style: Factual
APA Learning Outcome: 2.1

3. What represents an operational definition formulated to assess the level of violence depicted on television?
A) Surveying individuals on the number of televisions they possess at home
B) Tallying the occurrences of murders in TV shows
C) Identifying the backers and producers of a specific TV program
D) Ascertaining if the TV show is translated into other languages
Response: B
Book: Lahey
Difficulty: Moderate
Page: 26
Style: Conceptual
APA Learning Outcome: 2.1

4. In the realm of science, the subject matter must be
A) qualitative.
B) naturalistic.
C) random and uncertain.
D) orderly and governed by laws.
Answer: D
Book: Lahey
Difficulty: Simple
Page: 26
Style: Factual
APA Learning Outcome: 2.1

5. The fundamental aspect of empirical evidence is that it must be grounded in _____ behavior.
A) innocently reasoned
B) gently carried out.
C) publicly observable
D) meticulously planned
Answer: C
Book: Lahey
Difficulty: Simple
Page: 26
Style: Factual
APA Learning Outcome: 2.1

6. When examining nature, all scientists
A) necessitate training in psychology.
B) adhere to strict guidelines.
C) conduct research in the laboratory.
D) journey to the original habitat.
Response: B
Book: Lahey
Difficulty: Simple
Page: 26
Style: Factual
APA Learning Outcome: 2.1

7. Which approach relies on observation and adherence to evidence-based rules?
A) Scientific method
B) Philosophical method
C) Theoretical method
D) Moral method
Response: A
Book: Lahey
Difficulty: Simple
Page: 25
Style: Factual
APA Learning Outcome: 2.2

8. A student wishes to explore college student achievement. His professor inquires, “How will you measure it?” The student responds, “via the grade-point average at graduation.” This instance of specifying how college student success is quantified exemplifies
A) placebo impacts.
B) descriptive categorization.
C) hypothesis evaluation.
D) operational definitions.
Response: D
Book: Lahey
Difficulty: Moderate
Page: 26
Style: Applied
APA Learning Outcome: 2.2

9. The knowledge offered by science is ______ as theories are ______.
A) tentative; subject to modification
B) tentative; permanent
C) permanent; subject to modification
D) permanent; permanent
Response: A
Book: Lahey
Difficulty: Moderate
Page: 26
Style: Factual
APA Learning Outcome: 2.1

10. A psychologist has devised an explanation for the purpose of sleep. In scientific terminology, her explanation would be termed a(n)
A) theory.
B) hypothesis.
C) observation.
D) correlation.
Response: A
Book: Lahey
Difficulty: Moderate
Page: 26
Style: Conceptual
APA Learning Outcome: 2.1

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