Test Questions with Answer for Psychology 101

Because Diane is unhappy, she often yells at her husband. As a result, he has joined a variety of clubs so he can stay away from his wife. The husband's actions would be an example of ______________.
A) avoidance behavior
B) temporary suppression
C) learned helplessness
D) passive aggressiveness Points Earned: | 0.0/4.0 | | Correct Answer(s): | A |

2.
The method of loci, peg-word system, substitute word system, and method of word association are all examples of _____.
A) didectic memory
B) mnemonic devices
C) eidetic imagery
D) a photographic memory Points Earned: | 0.0/4.0 | | Correct Answer(s): | B |

3.
The frontal lobes are responsible for processing _____________.
A) visual information
B) auditory information
C) kinesthetic information
D) information about muscle movements Points Earned: | 0.0/4.0 | | Correct Answer(s): | D |

4.
The three steps in memory processing are _____.
A) encoding, storage, retrieval
B) translations, maintenance, transmittal
C) dictation, capturing, retrieval
D) encrypting, sensory retention, neural processing Points Earned: | 0.0/4.0 | | Correct Answer(s): | A |

5.
A mental representation of a group or category that shares similar characteristics is called _____.
A) a map
B) an image
C) a concept
D) an idea Points Earned: | 0.0/4.0 | | Correct Answer(s): | C |

6.
Slot machines use a variable ratio because _____.
A) it causes the gambler to lose all track of time
B) it increases the gambler's resistance to quitting
C) the gambler will fear that the next player will hit the jackpot if he quits now
D) b and c Points Earned: | 0.0/4.0 | | Correct Answer(s): | D |

7.
The _____ content of a dream is the true, unconscious meaning of the dream.
A) expressed
B) countertransference
C) latent
D) repressed Points Earned: | 0.0/4.0 | | Correct Answer(s): | C |

8.
The fact that we can detect a candle flame at 30 miles away on a clear dark night is referred to