Practice questions for Exam 3 Flashcards
Vernon was just asked to think of a cat. When he does this he imagines a small cat that is orange and striped, with little white paws, and green eyes. This specific image of this specific cat is likely to be his \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ for cat-like things. A. concept B. prototype C. template D. I don't know, I wasn't in class...
B. prototype
Which of the following is the best example of employing an algorithm?
A. Felicity is working through the steps involved to put together a piece of furniture she bought from Ikea.
B. I don’t know, wasn’t in class…
C. Alexa’s computer is malfunctioning, so she clicks on random things until something works!
D. Alfred knows that Bruce Wayne usually prefers poached eggs for breakfast, so that’s what he makes.
A. Felicity is working through the steps involved to put together a piece of furniture she bought from Ikea.
The sound /ga/ is an example of a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. morpheme B. phoneme C. word D. phrase
B. phoneme
Tamara recently watched a TV show about tsunamis. Now when she goes swimming at the beach, she gets nervous when she sees a big wave coming towards her. This is an example of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. applying an algorithm B. the representativeness heuristic C. post-traumatic stress disorder D. the availability heuristic
D. the availability heuristic
Geanie sees a person studying in the Library. She takes a quick glance at their books as sees things like biology, human anatomy and physiology, immunology, and organic chemistry scattered around the table. She assumes this person must be a pre-med student, but in actuality this person is an artist who is studying for a new art piece! In this case, Geanie has fallen victim to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. not paying close enough attention B. the representativeness heuristic C. the confirmation bias D. the availability heuristic
B. the representativeness heuristic
The McGurk Effect occurs when _____________.
A. we go deaf
B. visual input changes auditory speech perception
C. auditory input changes visual speech perception
D. we mishear something because we weren’t paying attention
B. visual input changes auditory speech perception
In some cases, we solve problems by engaging in a step-by-step process that outlines each action that must be taken in order. What type of mental strategy is this? A. Confirmation bias B. Trial and error C. Accessing heuristics D. Employing an algorithm
D. Employing an algorithm
Homeostasis is associated with ________________.
A. balancing the physiological and psychological tensions that arise from needs and drives in order to regulate our internal environment
B. regulating our psychological responses to our physiological needs
C. making sure you always have more than you need
D. ensuring our external environment matches our internal environment
A. balancing the physiological and psychological tensions that arise from needs and drives in order to regulate our internal environment
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, needs pertaining to our personal safety must be met \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ our needs for love and belonging. A. at the same time as B. after C. instead of D. before
D. before
In language, a symbol is __________________.
A. an arbitrary sound or visual icon that conveys a specific, agreed upon, meaning
B. a specifically chosen sound or visual icon that conveys an arbitrary meaning
C. a sound that stands for something else
D. a picture that stands for something else
A. an arbitrary sound or visual icon that conveys a specific, agreed upon, meaning
A gambler believes he is on a winning streak. Every time he wins, even if it's just a few dollars, he becomes more and more sure that he is about to "hit it big" but every time he loses he shrugs it off as a fluke that is unlikely to happen again. By the end of the night he's broke, but still certain that his big break is coming. This is an example of\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. poor impulse control B. confirmation bias C. the availability heuristic D. the representativeness heuristic
B. confirmation bias
which statement is true regarding the optimal levels of arousal
A. Boredom and apathy are associated with low levels of arousal and very high task performance.
B. Optimal levels of arousal differ depending on task-demands, experience, and personal preferences.
C. The highest levels of arousal lead to the highest levels of performance
D. Preferences for arousal levels remain constant across all individuals and experiences.
B. Optimal levels of arousal differ depending on task-demands, experience, and personal preferences.
Vitali is walking through the woods when he hears a strange noise. He turns his head and sees something moving behind the tree. Immediately he jumps backwards and yells. Afterward, he feels the flush of adrenaline move through his system. He takes a closer look at the tree and realizes it was just his dog. According to the LeDoux Model of Fear, which pathway was likely activated in Vitali during this scenario? A. The middle road B. The low road C. I don't know, I wasn't in class... D. The high road
B. The low road
Jack sees Allyson crying. He infers that she must be sad about something, so he walks over and asks Allyson if she's ok and if there is anything he can do for her. This exchange demonstrates which function of emotional expression? A. I don't know, I wasn't in class... B. Interpretative C. Adaptive D. Communicative
D. Communicative
James-Lange Theory of emotion argues that ____________.
A. we must assign meaning to our physiological responses in order to experience an emotion
B. emotional experience and physiological arousal happen at the same time
C. emotional interpretation occurs before we experience physiological arousal
D. physiological arousal occurs before we interpret the emotional response
D. physiological arousal occurs before we interpret the emotional response
