Psych 101 Study Notes
During the 1st 2 weeks after conception, a new life is called a(n): A. egg. B. fetus. C. zygote. D. embryo. Answer Key: D
Question 2 of 53 Score: 1 (of possible 1 point)
The vibrations of the eardrum are amplified by three tiny bones located in the: A. semicircular canals. B. cochlea. C. middle ear. D. inner ear. Answer Key: C
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Avoiding physical punishment is to ________ morality as respecting the laws of society is to ________ morality. A. preconventional; conventional B. postconventional; conventional C. conventional; postconventional D. conventional; periconventional Answer Key: A
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According to Erikson, achieving a sense of identity is the special task of the: A. elementary school child. B. preschooler. C. toddler. D. adolescent. Answer Key: D
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Howard Gardner is most likely to agree that the concept of intelligence includes: A. minimizing one's negative emotions. B. spatially analyzing visual input. C. experiencing positive self-esteem. D. behaving morally. Answer Key: B
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Which of the following play the biggest role in our feeling dizzy and unbalanced after a thrilling roller coaster ride? A. bipolar cells B. basilar membranes C. semicircular canals D. feature detectors Answer Key: C
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If a test is standardized, this means that: A. most test scores will cluster near the average. B. it accurately measures what it is intended to measure. C. a person's test performance can be compared with that of a pretested group. D. the test will yield consistent results when administered on different occasions. Answer Key: C
Question 8 of 53 Score: 1 (of possible 1 point)
The need to take larger and larger doses of a drug in order to experience its
Question 2 of 53 Score: 1 (of possible 1 point)
The vibrations of the eardrum are amplified by three tiny bones located in the: A. semicircular canals. B. cochlea. C. middle ear. D. inner ear. Answer Key: C
Question 3 of 53 Score: 1 (of possible 1 point)
Avoiding physical punishment is to ________ morality as respecting the laws of society is to ________ morality. A. preconventional; conventional B. postconventional; conventional C. conventional; postconventional D. conventional; periconventional Answer Key: A
Question 4 of 53 Score: 1 (of possible 1 point)
According to Erikson, achieving a sense of identity is the special task of the: A. elementary school child. B. preschooler. C. toddler. D. adolescent. Answer Key: D
Question 5 of 53 Score: 1 (of possible 1 point)
Howard Gardner is most likely to agree that the concept of intelligence includes: A. minimizing one's negative emotions. B. spatially analyzing visual input. C. experiencing positive self-esteem. D. behaving morally. Answer Key: B
Question 6 of 53 Score: 1 (of possible 1 point)
Which of the following play the biggest role in our feeling dizzy and unbalanced after a thrilling roller coaster ride? A. bipolar cells B. basilar membranes C. semicircular canals D. feature detectors Answer Key: C
Question 7 of 53 Score: 0 (of possible 1 point)
If a test is standardized, this means that: A. most test scores will cluster near the average. B. it accurately measures what it is intended to measure. C. a person's test performance can be compared with that of a pretested group. D. the test will yield consistent results when administered on different occasions. Answer Key: C
Question 8 of 53 Score: 1 (of possible 1 point)
The need to take larger and larger doses of a drug in order to experience its