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Introduction to Psychology Module 02 Foundations Graded Quiz Answers
Q1. After a terrible accident in which a spike went through his brain, Phineas Gage had severe damage to his brain, including his frontal lobe. As a result, what happened to him?
Correct Answer: d. He exhibited significant personality changes.
Explanation: Damage to the frontal lobe can lead to significant personality changes, which was a notable aspect of Phineas Gage’s case.
Q2. The threshold level for a neuron to fire is a 10. What will happen if the stimulus to the neuron is 8?
Correct Answer: b. The neuron will not fire at all
Explanation: For a neuron to fire, the stimulus must reach or exceed the threshold level. In this case, a stimulus of 8 is below the threshold of 10, so the neuron will not fire.
Q3. On the somatosensory homunculus, which of the following parts would be the largest?
Correct Answer: a. face
Explanation: The somatosensory homunculus represents the areas of the body based on their sensitivity. The face, especially the lips, is one of the most sensitive areas, so it occupies the largest area on the homunculus.
Q4. A split-brain patient is presented with two images: a key is presented on her left side, and a ring is presented on her right side. The patient is asked to report what she sees. How will she respond?
Correct Answer: d. The patient will say ‘ring’ because the right hemisphere “sees” the ring
Explanation: In split-brain patients, the right hemisphere controls the left visual field and the left hemisphere controls the right visual field. Since the ring is presented on the right side, the left hemisphere (responsible for speech) will process it and the patient will say “ring.”
Q5. Which of the following is not a major premise of Freudian theory?
Correct Answer: c. The importance of self-esteem
Explanation: Freudian theory emphasizes the unconscious, early experiences, and sexuality, but it does not specifically focus on self-esteem.
Q6. According to psychoanalytic theory, which part of the mind corresponds to consciousness?
Correct Answer: a. The Ego
Explanation: The ego operates in conscious awareness and is the rational part of the mind that mediates between the id (instinctual desires) and the superego (moral standards).
Q7. Karl Popper argued that Freud’s theories are not scientific because they lack which of the following?
Correct Answer: c. falsifiability
Explanation: Popper argued that for a theory to be scientific, it must be falsifiable — meaning it must be able to be tested and potentially proven false. Freud’s theories were seen as not falsifiable.
Q8. Which of the predictions of Freudian theory has held up best over time?
Correct Answer: b. the existence of unconscious mechanisms
Explanation: While many aspects of Freudian theory have been criticized or disproven, the concept of unconscious mechanisms affecting behavior has been supported by later psychological research.
Q9. After living there for a while, Jan no longer notices the sound of the air conditioner at her apartment. This is an example of:
Correct Answer: c. habituation
Explanation: Habituation occurs when a person becomes less responsive to a stimulus after repeated exposure, as in Jan’s case with the air conditioner sound.
Q10. True or False: Classical conditioning is the most effective when the CS (or conditioned stimulus) comes immediately before the UCS (or unconditioned stimulus)
Correct Answer: a. true
Explanation: Classical conditioning is most effective when the conditioned stimulus is presented just before the unconditioned stimulus, creating an association between the two.
Q11. Kelly’s father really annoys her by complaining about Kelly’s messy room, but he stops complaining when she starts to clean. Which technique has her father used to make her clean?
Correct Answer: c. negative reinforcement
Explanation: Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus (the father’s complaining) when a behavior (cleaning) occurs, which encourages the behavior to happen again.
Q12. A local radio station gives away concert tickets at random times every day to reward listeners. What schedule of reinforcement are they using?
Correct Answer: d. variable ratio
Explanation: A variable ratio schedule provides reinforcement after a random number of behaviors, which is what the radio station is doing by giving away tickets at random times.
Introduction to Psychology Module 03 Development and language Graded Quiz Answers
Q1. Infants really enjoy peek-a-boo –– the game where parents hide their face with their hand and then suddenly remove their hands from their face and say, “peek-a-boo!” For Piaget, this would be a good example of how infants lack:
Correct Answer: c. object permanence
Explanation: Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen. Infants lacking this concept believe the object (or person’s face) is gone when it’s out of sight, which is why peek-a-boo is so engaging for them.
Q2. The three mountains task examines the development of:
Correct Answer: a. egocentrism
Explanation: The three mountains task, developed by Piaget, tests whether a child can take the perspective of others. Egocentrism refers to a child’s inability to see a situation from another person’s point of view.
Q3. Current research shows that children generally acquire many of the abilities described by Piaget:
Correct Answer: a. earlier than Piaget suggested
Explanation: Modern research demonstrates that children develop certain cognitive abilities, such as object permanence and logical reasoning, earlier than Piaget’s original stages proposed.
Q4. In lecture, Professor Bloom discussed a study where infants view a possible event (a solid screen obscuring a solid object) and an impossible event (a solid screen passing through a solid object). In contrast to Piaget’s conclusion regarding the age at which physical principles are understood, this study found that infants looked:
Correct Answer: a. longer at the impossible than the possible event
Explanation: Infants look longer at events that violate their expectations of physical principles, indicating that they have some understanding of these concepts earlier than Piaget proposed.
Q5. Mom puts her car keys in a kitchen drawer before she leaves to take the trash outside. While mom is gone, her older daughter (who has an odd sense of humor) hides her keys in the refrigerator. Where will Mom look for her keys when she gets back? How will different people answer this question?
Correct Answer: d. (a) and (b) are both correct
Explanation: Children around age 3 and individuals with autism often struggle with understanding others’ beliefs and perspectives, known as the theory of mind, and may incorrectly predict that Mom will look in the refrigerator.
Q6. How many morphemes are contained in the word “monster”:
Correct Answer: a. 1
Explanation: “Monster” is a single morpheme because it cannot be broken down into smaller units of meaning.
Q7. In which of these domains do babies show more sensitivity than adults:
Correct Answer: a. phonology
Explanation: Babies have heightened sensitivity to phonological differences and can distinguish sounds from various languages, a skill that diminishes as they grow older and focus on their native language.
Q8. True or false: Babies learning sign language are delayed compared to babies learning spoken language because they do not go through the stage of babbling
Correct Answer: b. false
Explanation: Babies learning sign language also go through a form of “babbling” by using hand movements. They are not delayed compared to babies learning spoken language.
Q9. Who among the following is the most likely to learn to speak a new language just as fluently as a native speaker?
Correct Answer: a. a 10-month-old baby
Explanation: Young infants, especially under 1 year, have the greatest neuroplasticity and are more likely to achieve native-like fluency compared to older children or adults.
Q10. According to Professor Bloom’s lecture, which of the following established research finding(s) provide(s) evidence that language may not be necessary for abstract thought?
Correct Answer: d. all of the above
Explanation: Research shows that individuals with language impairments, nonverbal infants, and nonverbal experiments on basic math all demonstrate that abstract thought can occur without language.
Introduction to Psychology Module 04 Cognition Graded Quiz Answers
Q1. The “problem of perception” is best characterized as:
Correct Answer: c. making sense of a 3-D world from 2-D data
Explanation: The problem of perception refers to how our brain interprets two-dimensional information from the retina to perceive a three-dimensional world, often relying on depth cues and contextual information.
Q2. Professor Bloom discusses an example where two squares appear different colors although they are the same. What is the explanation for this bias?
Correct Answer: d. none of the above
Explanation: This visual illusion is typically explained by contextual contrast, where our brain interprets colors based on surrounding light and shading cues, not directly described by the given options.
Q3. Which of the following is not an example of a perceptual grouping rule that we use to impose order on incoming sensations?
Correct Answer: c. ambiguity
Explanation: Perceptual grouping rules such as similarity, closure, and proximity help organize sensory information into coherent groups. Ambiguity is not a grouping rule; it refers to unclear or multiple interpretations.
Q4. Which of the following is not used as a depth cue by the visual system?
Correct Answer: b. priming
Explanation: Depth cues like size, interposition, and distance help in perceiving spatial relationships. Priming is a cognitive phenomenon, not a depth cue.
Q5. Very roughly, why do the horizontal lines in the Muller-Lyer illusion appear to be different lengths?
Correct Answer: a. because of Depth cues
Explanation: The Muller-Lyer illusion is influenced by depth cues, where the brain interprets the arrow-like ends as providing perspective information, creating the illusion of different lengths.
Q6. True or false: In a Stroop task, people are slower to identify the color of the word “Blue” when it is printed in blue ink than when it is in red ink.
Correct Answer: b. false
Explanation: The Stroop effect demonstrates slower response times when the color and word are incongruent (e.g., the word “Blue” in red ink), not when they match.
Q7. Knowing how to ride a bicycle is an example of which of the following types of memory?
Correct Answer: d. all of the above
Explanation: Riding a bicycle involves procedural memory (skills), implicit memory (non-conscious recall), and is stored in long-term memory.
Q8. Essay questions tend to be more difficult than multiple choice because with essay questions:
Correct Answer: b. recall is required rather than recognition
Explanation: Essay questions require recall, retrieving information from memory without cues, unlike multiple-choice questions that provide recognition cues.
Q9. Approximately how large is the average person’s short-term memory for lists of numbers:
Correct Answer: a. 7 digits
Explanation: Short-term memory capacity is often described as the “magic number 7,” plus or minus 2, for discrete items like digits.
Q10. What is the capacity of long-term memory:
Correct Answer: d. the capacity limit is unknown
Explanation: Long-term memory is believed to have an indefinite capacity, far exceeding the limits of short-term memory, though its precise capacity is unknown.
Q11. Which of the following is the least effective strategy for encoding information into long-term memory?
Correct Answer: b. mentally repeating new information
Explanation: While repetition (maintenance rehearsal) can help short-term retention, deeper encoding strategies, like relating new information to prior knowledge or using mnemonics, are more effective for long-term memory.
Introduction to Psychology Module 05 Self and others Graded Quiz Answers
Q1. Ultimate causation refers to:
Correct Answer: b. the reason something has evolved
Explanation: Ultimate causation explains why a behavior or trait evolved in terms of its adaptive significance, as opposed to proximate causation, which examines immediate mechanisms.
Q2. True or false: Paul Ekman argues that basic emotion expressions are universal across cultures:
Correct Answer: a. true
Explanation: Paul Ekman’s research demonstrates that basic emotional expressions, such as happiness, sadness, and anger, are universally recognized across different cultures.
Q3. Harlow’s studies of baby monkeys with artificial mothers that were made out of either wire or cloth provide support for:
Correct Answer: a. Bowlby’s innate theory of attachment
Explanation: Harlow’s studies showed that baby monkeys preferred soft, comforting “mothers” over wire “mothers” that provided food, supporting Bowlby’s theory that attachment is based on comfort and security, not just food.
Q4. Suppose we are playing the Prisoner’s Dilemma game over multiple trials, and I am using the Tit-for-Tat strategy. After playing for a while, you defect and I cooperate. What do I do on the next move?
Correct Answer: a. defect
Explanation: In the Tit-for-Tat strategy, a player mirrors the other player’s previous move. If you defected, I would defect on the next move.
Q5. John and Sarah are playing a game in which John is given $10 and can offer Sarah part of his $10. If Sarah accepts his offer, they both keep the money. If she rejects his offer, they both get nothing. The game is known as the:
Correct Answer: b. Ultimatum game
Explanation: The Ultimatum Game involves one player offering a split of a resource, and the other player deciding whether to accept or reject it.
Q6. In “cultures of honor,” you’ll most likely find:
Correct Answer: d. strong defense of one’s reputation
Explanation: In cultures of honor, maintaining and defending one’s reputation is emphasized, often through actions perceived as necessary to uphold honor.
Q7. In an episode of the Simpson’s, Homer Simpson had to wear a pink shirt to work while everyone else wore white shirts. He _______________________ wearing the pink shirt because a phenomenon studied by social psychologists called _______________________.
Correct Answer: b. disliked, the spotlight effect
Explanation: The spotlight effect refers to the tendency to overestimate how much others notice or judge our actions or appearance, making Homer feel self-conscious.
Q8. Melissa and Mike had to wait in line for over an hour to get into an exclusive restaurant. Despite being served a mediocre meal, they glowingly praised the restaurant to their friends. This behavior was probably a result of:
Correct Answer: d. cognitive dissonance
Explanation: Cognitive dissonance occurs when individuals rationalize inconsistent thoughts or behaviors, such as praising a restaurant to justify the effort of waiting.
Q9. Brittany says, “I’m majoring in finance because my parents expect me to join the family business when I graduate, but my friend Abigail is majoring in finance because she’s materialistic.” Brittany’s statement illustrates:
Correct Answer: b. the fundamental attribution error
Explanation: The fundamental attribution error involves attributing others’ actions to personal traits (e.g., materialism) while attributing one’s own actions to external circumstances (e.g., parental expectations).
Q10. A teacher is told that a student is exceptionally bright. Because of the Pygmalion effect, the student is more likely to:
Correct Answer: c. succeed in school
Explanation: The Pygmalion effect shows that positive expectations can enhance performance, as the teacher’s belief in the student’s ability influences their success.
Q11. The mere exposure effect refers to:
Correct Answer: b. the tendency to like something more after repeated exposure
Explanation: The mere exposure effect occurs when repeated exposure to a stimulus increases one’s preference or liking for it.
Q12. Which of the following statements about stereotypes is false:
Correct Answer: d. stereotypes are necessarily based on personal experience with individuals, not on sources such as television and movies
Explanation: Stereotypes often originate from indirect sources like media and societal narratives, not just personal experiences.
Introduction to Psychology Module 06 Variation Graded Quiz Answers
Q1. When assessing measures of personality, it is important to consider which two factors:
Correct Answer: a. reliability and validity
Explanation: Reliability refers to the consistency of a measure, while validity refers to whether the measure assesses what it is supposed to assess.
Q2. Which of the following is true of the 5-factor model of personality?
Correct Answer: d. all of the above
Explanation: The 5-factor model (OCEAN: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism) is widely accepted for its predictive power, observer agreement, and stability across a lifetime.
Q3. According to Spearman’s two-factor theory of intelligence:
Correct Answer: a. The ‘g’ factor explains the similarities among sub-tests, while the ‘s’ factor explains the differences
Explanation: The ‘g’ factor represents general intelligence common to all cognitive tasks, while the ‘s’ factor accounts for specific abilities unique to each test.
Q4. True or false: If there is high heritability among individuals within a group, that means that group differences are probably also due to genetic factors.
Correct Answer: b. false
Explanation: High heritability applies within groups but does not necessarily explain differences between groups, which are often influenced by environmental factors.
Q5. The Flynn effect refers to the growth in absolute intelligence over the last few generations. What does it tell us about intelligence:
Correct Answer: b. it shows that environmental factors have a significant influence on intelligence
Explanation: The Flynn effect demonstrates that environmental factors such as education, nutrition, and societal changes contribute to rising IQ scores over generations.
Q6. True or false: For most traits, shared environment contributes more than non-shared environment.
Correct Answer: b. false
Explanation: Non-shared environment (unique experiences) often contributes more to individual differences than shared environment (common experiences).
Q7. Which of the following is not a formal type of schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: a. dissociative
Explanation: Dissociative disorders (e.g., dissociative identity disorder) are distinct from schizophrenia, which includes types like catatonic, disorganized, and paranoid.
Q8. Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: d. flat affect
Explanation: Negative symptoms involve the absence of normal behaviors, such as flat affect (reduced emotional expression), unlike positive symptoms like hallucinations or delusions.
Q9. Major Depressive Disorder is defined as persistent, marked depressed mood (coupled with other cognitive and physical symptoms) that must last at least:
Correct Answer: c. two weeks
Explanation: For a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, symptoms must persist for at least two weeks.
Q10. True or false: The neurotransmitter serotonin has been linked to depression:
Correct Answer: a. true
Explanation: Serotonin imbalances have been associated with depression, influencing mood regulation and targeted by many antidepressants.
Q11. Which of the following is not a personality disorder in the DSM:
Correct Answer: c. anxious personality disorder
Explanation: While “anxious” traits are associated with certain disorders, there is no DSM diagnosis of “anxious personality disorder.”
Q12. Free association is used in what type of therapy:
Correct Answer: d. psychodynamic therapy
Explanation: Free association is a technique in psychodynamic therapy that encourages patients to share thoughts without filtering, revealing unconscious processes.
Introduction to Psychology Module 07 Happiness Graded Quiz Answers
Q1. True or false: Richer countries tend to have happier people
Correct Answer: a. true
Explanation: Research has shown that people in richer countries tend to report higher levels of happiness, likely due to better access to resources, healthcare, and opportunities.
Q2. Which of these events almost always leads to a long-term increase in self-reported happiness:
Correct Answer: d. none of the above
Explanation: Happiness tends to return to baseline levels over time due to the psychological phenomenon of hedonic adaptation, even after events like winning the lottery or gaining tenure. Paralysis often leads to eventual adjustment as well.
Q3. Adaptation does not occur for which of the following:
Correct Answer: b. noises
Explanation: Adaptation often doesn’t occur for persistent and annoying noises, which can continue to affect happiness negatively over time.
Q4. True or false: According to Dan Gilbert, when you think about how you’ll feel when you do well in this online course, you will probably be pretty accurate.
Correct Answer: b. false
Explanation: Dan Gilbert’s research indicates that people are generally poor at predicting their future emotional states, a concept known as “affective forecasting.”
Q5. Based on the lecture, what is true about money and happiness:
Correct Answer: c. (a) and (b) are true
Explanation: Both statements are true: richer countries tend to have happier populations, and within a country, wealthier individuals are generally happier than poorer individuals. However, the effect of money on happiness diminishes after basic needs are met.
Q6. You are writing an essay. It has one really good part, but the rest is awful. Where should you put the good part?
Correct Answer: c. end
Explanation: According to Daniel Kahneman’s research on the “peak-end rule,” people tend to judge experiences largely based on the peak (most intense part) and the end, so ending strong can leave a better overall impression.
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