STAGE 1 EXAM
REVISION
Practice Questions
• Please raise your hand to answer a question.
• Lollies or chocolate for every correct answer.
Suppose a psychologist did an experiment to see if
different teaching methods affected people's scores on
a math test. In this example, the teaching method
would be the _________ variable.
Independent.
B. Dependent.
C. Extraneous.
D. Random.
A.
Suppose a psychologist did an experiment to see if
different teaching methods affected people's scores on
a math test. In this example, the teaching method
would be the _________ variable.
Independent.
B. Dependent.
C. Extraneous.
D. Random.
A.
After John participates in a study of how sleep affects
memory, the researcher describes the true nature of
the study and tells him that he can access counselling if
necessary. This example illustrates the process of ___
Debriefing.
B. Obtaining informed consent.
C. Establishing external validity.
D. Random assignment.
A.
After John participates in a study of how sleep affects
memory, the researcher describes the true nature of
the study and tells him that he can access counselling if
necessary. This example illustrates the process of ___
Debriefing.
B. Obtaining informed consent.
C. Establishing external validity.
D. Random assignment.
A.
The study of athletic performance and factors that
may influence this type of performance is called
A. Forensic Psychology.
B. Sport Psychology.
C. Health Psychology.
D. Organisational Psychology.
The study of athletic performance and factors that
may influence this type of performance is called
A. Forensic Psychology.
B. Sport Psychology.
C. Health Psychology.
D. Organisational Psychology.
Scientific method involves____
Collection of empirical evidence.
B. A systematic approach to planning.
C. Replication.
D. All of the above are correct.
A.
Scientific method involves____
Collection of empirical evidence.
B. A systematic approach to planning.
C. Replication.
D. All of the above are correct.
A.
‘The systematic study of thoughts,
feelings and behaviours’ is the definition
of:
A. Phrenology.
B. Psychology.
C. Psychiatry.
D. Pseudomemory.
‘The systematic study of thoughts,
feelings and behaviours’ is the definition
of:
A. Phrenology.
B. Psychology.
C. Psychiatry.
D. Pseudomemory.
In a Quantitative Observational
design, the researcher _____
A. Capitalises on pre-existing differences in a variable of
interest.
B. Collects rich, verbal data.
C. Manipulates the variable of interest.
D. All of the above.
In a Quantitative Observational
design, the researcher _____
A. Capitalises on pre-existing differences in a variable of
interest.
B. Collects rich, verbal data.
C. Manipulates the variable of interest.
D. All of the above.
What is the difference between
qualitative and quantitative data?
What is the difference between
qualitative and quantitative data?
• Qualitative data is verbal or written responses
whereas quantitative data is numerical representation
of responses.
Compare experimental and quantitative
observational investigations.
Compare experimental and quantitative
observational investigations.
• Quantitative observational investigations examine the
effect of a naturally occurring characteristic on a
variable; eg gender or intelligence. In experimental
investigations, however, the investigator manipulates
a variable directly to examine its effect on a second
variable.
Obedience refers to_____
A. A change in behaviour in response to a request to do
so, but does not necessarily involve an authority figure.
B. When an individual reduces his/her effort because
he/she believes other members of the group are
slacking off.
C. Following commands given by someone with authority,
or the rules or laws given by society.
D. Doing what someone else tells you to because it
sounds like fun.
Obedience refers to_____
A. A change in behaviour in response to a request to do
so, but does not necessarily involve an authority figure.
B. When an individual reduces his/her effort because
he/she believes other members of the group are
slacking off.
C. Following commands given by someone with authority,
or the rules or laws given by society.
D. Doing what someone else tells you to because it
sounds like fun.
What key factors were found to influence
conformity on the basis of Asch’s
experiment?
A. Size of group.
B. Presence of an ally.
C. Awareness of social norms.
D. All of the above.
What key factors were found to influence
conformity on the basis of Asch’s
experiment?
A. Size of group.
B. Presence of an ally.
C. Awareness of social norms.
D. All of the above.
‘The greater the number of bystanders,
the less likely an individual will help’. This
statement refers to________
A. Bystander effect.
B. Cost-benefit analysis.
C. Diffusion of responsibility.
D. Plutchik’s theory of emotion.
‘The greater the number of bystanders,
the less likely an individual will help’. This
statement refers to________
A. Bystander effect.
B. Cost-benefit analysis.
C. Diffusion of responsibility.
D. Plutchik’s theory of emotion.
Which of the following does NOT
influence aggression?
A. Genetics.
B. Illicit substances.
C. Social exchange theory.
D. Learning.
Which of the following does NOT
influence aggression?
A. Genetics.
B. Illicit substances.
C. Social exchange theory.
D. Learning.
Altruism refers to _____
A. A type of social interaction that involves interacting or
‘repaying’ on the basis of what has been given.
B. Behaviour that is intended to be useful to others without
any intention of personal gain or reward.
C. Desire to maximise ‘profits’ for self and minimise losses.
D. The tendency of an individual to adjust his/her thoughts,
feelings or behaviours in a way that is in agreement with
another individual, group or social norm.
Altruism refers to _____
A. A type of social interaction that involves interacting or
‘repaying’ on the basis of what has been given.
B. Behaviour that is intended to be useful to others without
any intention of personal gain or reward.
C. Desire to maximise ‘profits’ for self and minimise losses.
D. The tendency of an individual to adjust his/her thoughts,
feelings or behaviours in a way that is in agreement with
another individual, group or social norm.
Monica is working on a group assignment
with 4 other people. She believes the rest
of the group is performing well, and as a
result, reduces her output of effort. This is
an example of _____
A. The sucker effect.
B. Compliance.
C. Distraction conflict.
D. The free rider effect.
Monica is working on a group assignment
with 4 other people. She believes the rest
of the group is performing well, and as a
result, reduces her output of effort. This is
an example of _____
A. The sucker effect.
B. Compliance.
C. Distraction conflict.
D. The free rider effect.
A young mother is trying to push her
shopping trolley to her car with her two
young children tagging along beside her,
she is clearly struggling to keep the kids
safe and under control. Discuss two
factors (situational or personal) which
may make a person more likely to help
this young woman.
A young mother is trying to push her shopping trolley to her car with her
two young children tagging along beside her, she is clearly struggling to
keep the kids safe and under control. Discuss two factors (situational or
personal) which may make a person more likely to help this young
woman.
1. Helping when others do – people are more likely to help
in a certain situation if they see other people helping in the
same type of situation.
2. Feelings and mood – the negative feelings associated
with guilt of not helping are removed and replaced by the
positive feelings of a good mood when help is given.
Research has shown that facial
expressions characteristic of some
emotions_____
A. Are very similar in different cultures.
B. Are easier to interpret in women.
C. Need to be learned.
D. Are uncommon among animals other than humans.
Research has shown that facial
expressions characteristic of some
emotions_____
A. Are very similar in different cultures.
B. Are easier to interpret in women.
C. Need to be learned.
D. Are uncommon among animals other than humans.
All emotions we experience
include_____
A. Subjective feelings.
B. Expressive behaviour.
C. Physiological responses.
D. All of the above.
All emotions we experience
include_____
A. Subjective feelings.
B. Expressive behaviour.
C. Physiological responses.
D. All of the above.
Plutchik’s theory of emotion states that
emotions have four characteristics. Which
of the following is NOT one of the four
characteristics?
A. Positive or negative.
B. Vary in intensity.
C. Happy or sad.
D. Primary or mixed.
Plutchik’s theory of emotion states that
emotions have four characteristics. Which
of the following is NOT one of the four
characteristics?
A. Positive or negative.
B. Vary in intensity.
C. Happy or sad.
D. Primary or mixed.
The subjective component of an
emotion includes _____
A. Facial expressions.
B. Feelings.
C. Thoughts.
D. Body posture.
The subjective component of an
emotion includes _____
A. Facial expressions.
B. Feelings.
C. Thoughts.
D. Body posture.
Bob Smith was taken in as a suspect in a murder case and interrogated whilst
hooked up to a polygraph (lie detector). The polygraph results showed him to be
lying about committing the murder, however, the next day, Henry Jones
confessed to the murder, and Bob was released from police custody.
Which of the following may have contributed to the lack of reliability of the
polygraph in Bob’s interrogation?
A. Increased heart rate.
B. Increased blood pressure.
C. Increased galvanic skin response.
D. All of the above.
Bob Smith was taken in as a suspect in a murder case and interrogated whilst
hooked up to a polygraph (lie detector). The polygraph results showed him to be
lying about committing the murder, however, the next day, Henry Jones
confessed to the murder, and Bob was released from police custody.
Which of the following may have contributed to the lack of reliability of the
polygraph in Bob’s interrogation?
A. Increased heart rate.
B. Increased blood pressure.
C. Increased galvanic skin response.
D. All of the above.
Which of the following is NOT an example
of expressive behaviour?
A. Thoughts.
B. Facial expressions.
C. Body posture.
D. Vocal qualities of speech.
Which of the following is NOT an example
of expressive behaviour?
A. Thoughts.
B. Facial expressions.
C. Body posture.
D. Vocal qualities of speech.
Emotion can be defined as a personal experience that
involves a mixture of physiological responses,
subjective feelings, and expressive behaviours.
Jane is asleep in bed when she is awoken by an
unfamiliar sound in her living room. She suspects there
is an intruder in the house. Using the above definition,
describe Jane’s emotional response in this situation.
Emotion can be defined as a personal experience that involves a mixture of
physiological responses, subjective feelings, and expressive behaviours.
Jane is asleep in bed when she is awoken by an unfamiliar sound in her living
room. She suspects there is an intruder in the house. Using the above definition,
describe Jane’s emotional response in this situation.
1. Physiological response – Increase in heart rate, respiration, and perspiration.
Jane would begin to secrete stress hormones.
2. subjective feelings – Janes interpretation of the event would lead to high
intensity subjective feelings such as fear.
3. expressive behaviours – her facial expression would be that of fear and
uncertainty. Her body posture might be defensive and her speech might get
quiet.