psych test 1 part 3 – Flashcards

The general functions of the bones in the middle ear is to

Which of the following regularities in behavior can most likely be accounted for by the existence of a group norm/

A brain tumor that results in obesity would most likely be located in the

Which of the following personal disorders is characterized by behavior that includes dishonesty, repeated trouble with authority figures, and an absence of remorse for these types of conduct?

The most distinctive characteristic of the experimental method is that it

The performance of the group on which an IQ test is standardized sets the

Processing every possible combination of the letters DBRI to arrive at the word BIRD is an example of the use of

In experimental psychology, a significant difference refers to a

Although Paul seems bright and capable o his parents and friends, he has been failing in school. Paul agrees to speak with a psychologist, who suggests that his problems stem from internal processes such as unrealistic expectations and negative thinking. The psychologist's view is typical of which of the following models of behavior?

Assume that R represents a dominant gene in rats for normal running and that r represents a recessive gene in rats for an abnormal gait called waltzing. Mating a female Rr rat with a male RR rate will produce offspring that are

Mary Ainsworth's Strange Situation paradigm is typically used to test young children's

Taking a painkiller to relieve a toothache is behavior learned through which of the following processes?

Montgomery prepares his resume carelessly and arrives late for his job interview. He is rejected by the prospective employer. Montgomery concludes that "It's all a matter of dumb luck, anyway." Montgomery's judgement of his situation most clearly reflects

Learned helplessness is most likely to result when

According to Elisabeth Kubler Ross, one of five stages frequently experienced by people facing death is

In Stanley Milgram's obedience experiments, subjects were LEAST likely to deliver maximum levels of shock when the

In rational-emotive therapy, the therapist helps clients by

When participants in dichotic listening experiments are repeated aloud a message presented in one ear, they are most likely to notice information on the unattended channel if that channel

Metacognition refers to

A double blind control is essential for which of the following?

Which of the following findings would support an interpretation of aggression as catharsis?

For most people, speech functions are primarily localized in the

People who have experienced severe damage to the frontal lobe of the brain seldom regain their ability to

A test that is labeled an achievement test is most likely to be given to

The phenomenon of transference is a recognized component of which of the following therapeutic treatments?