Blair 2e, Web Quizzes Module 01
1. Psychology is defined as the scientific study of:
a. sensation and perception.
b. experience and mental illness.
c. culture and group dynamics.
d. behavior and mental processes.
2. Psychological research tends to depend on:
a. cultural differences.
b. historical information.
c. word of mouth.
d. scientific methods.
3. Sonya is suffering from depression. The type of psychologist who Sonya would most
likely see is a(n):
a. clinical psychologist.
b. social psychologist.
c. educational psychologist.
d. organizational psychologist.
4. Samara is a psychologist working at a local university. Samara’s research concentrates
on increasing the general knowledge in the field of psychology. Samara is concerned with
learning new information for its own sake and not its practical use. Samara is involved in:
a. applied research.
b. self-report research.
c. behavioral research.
d. basic research.
5. Chaz is conducting psychological research into how a person rises to a position of
leadership, such as a CEO of a company. Chaz would most likely be a:
a. cognitive psychologist.
b. developmental psychologist.
c. social psychologist.
d. human-factors psychologist.
6. Kayla works at a daycare/nursing home facility. During part of her day, she works with
young children. During the other part, she works with senior citizens. Kayla is most likely
a(n):
a. cognitive psychologist.
b. developmental psychologist.
c. educational psychologist.
d. forensic psychologist.
7. Which of the following would NOT be considered a psychologist primarily conducting basic
research?
a. consumer psychologist
b. neuropsychologist
c. cognitive psychologist
d. research psychologist
8. Kristen is having problems remembering her locker combination. Which type of
psychologist would be most interested in Kristen’s memory problem?
a. developmental
b. forensic
c. consumer
d. cognitive
9. Jim is a researcher for a local business. He believes that research should be “problem
centered” in that it tries to solve specific problems in the world. Jim is an advocate of:
a. applied research.
b. self-report research.
c. behavioral research.
d. basic research.
10. Television shows such as CSI and Law and Order, Special Victims Unit, which center on
professionals investigating crime scenes, usually include:
a. human-factor psychologists.
b. forensic psychologists.
c. social psychologists.
d. cognitive psychologists.
11. Which of the following would most likely design an ergonomic computer keyboard?
a. cognitive psychologist
b. social psychologist
c. health psychologist
d. human-factors psychologist
12. As the owner of a large corporation, Morgan needs to constantly hire new workers.
Morgan decides to hire a consultant to help in the hiring process. She more likely would use
a(n):
a. industrial/organizational psychologist.
b. human-factors psychologist.
c. consumer psychologist.
d. forensic psychologist.
13. Allie is a psychologist employed by a producer of household products. Her primary job is
to determine which type of display in a grocery store helps sell the most of her company’s
products. Allie is most likely a(n):
a. industrial/organizational psychologist.
b. human-factors psychologist.
c. forensic psychologist.
d. consumer psychologist.
14. Tyler was involved in an auto accident and is in need of assistance relearning how to
talk. Tyler would most likely visit a(n):
a. health psychologist.
b. rehabilitation psychologist.
c. consumer psychologist.
d. industrial/organizational psychologist.
15. Which of the following would most likely help someone stop smoking?
a. consumer psychologist
b. health psychologist
c. rehabilitation psychologist
d. human-factors psychologist