Quiz-ch. 1,2,7

Question 1

Psychology is the study of

Answer 1

Behavior and mental processes

Question 2

Psychologists as well as other scientists need to confirm their findings by repeating observations, a process know as_____

Answer 2

Replication

Question 3

As Caroline is walking across campus, a car swerves toward her. Her heart races and sweat breaks out as she jumps out of harm’s way. This mobilization of energy is due to the action of Caroline’s:

Answer 3

Sympathetic nervous system

Question 4

The gas cap on my car is stuck. I need some adhesive to make the gas cap stick. I have gum in my mouth and do not think that gum could be used as an adhesive to temporarily fix my gas cap. This is an example of what construct linked to thinking?

Answer 4

Functional fixedness

Question 5

If the Stanford-Binet was renamed for its French-United States connections, the exam would be renamed:___

Answer 5

Binet-Terman IQ Test