Topic Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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5

Edward Tolman explained the results of his study by theorizing that the rats were learning about the maze during every trial but they __________.

A
were agitated because other groups were getting reinforcement
B
could not remember how to demonstrate it without reinforcement
C
were not motivated to demonstrate it without reinforcement
D
seemed to be too lazy to actually work without reinforcement
7

Which of the following statements represent communication similarities between the nervous and endocrine systems?

A
The nervous and endocrine systems both help the body to stay in balance through homeostasis.
B
The nervous and endocrine systems both communicate by sending electrical and chemical messages.
C
The nervous and endocrine systems both have chemical messengers called neurotransmitters.
D
The nervous and endocrine systems both provoke rapid communication between cells.
9

All of the following are topics that cross-cultural psychologists research except __________.

A
athletic performance
B
language acquisition
C
child development
D
social relationships
10

In an experiment, the independent variable __________.

A
always influences the dependent variable
B
is the same for all groups in an experiment
C
is influenced by the dependent variable
D
is manipulated or varied by researchers
11

How did school segregation in the United States cause African American students to feel?

A
excluded, which increased their level of motivation in school
B
rejected, which enhanced their educational and mental development
C
superior, which improved their level of motivation in school
D
inferior, which delayed their educational and mental development
13

Why is it difficult to test the efficacy of biofeedback using experimental techniques?

A
It is difficult to devise a control treatment that replicates biofeedback.
B
Biofeedback cannot be subjected to testing because it is pseudoscience.
C
The principles of biofeedback are not entirely understood.
D
Biofeedback is not concerned with any scientific subject.
15

Someone who suffers from narcolepsy may experience __________.

A
trouble getting to sleep
B
hallucinations
C
frequent awakenings
D
terrifying dreams
20

In the “Monster study,” what did psychologists tell the group of orphans who did not suffer from stuttering?

A
They were told that they weren’t really stutterers.
B
They were told that they had very severe cases of stuttering.
C
They were told that stuttering could be overcome with practice.
D
They were told that their parents were responsible for their stuttering.

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