PSYC 221 Introduction to General Psychology

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Introduction to General Psychology Quiz

Test your knowledge of psychological principles and theories with our engaging quiz designed for students and enthusiasts alike.

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Topics ranging from developmental theories to psychological methods
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The Department of Psychology offers BA/BSc (Hons), Master of Philosophy in I/O Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Social Psychology, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

True

False

Psychology as an academic discipline started at the University of Ghana, Legon and it was first taught in

1967

1964

1965

1963

The first laboratory of experimental psychology in the sub-continent was established in

South Africa, 1985

Ghana, 1987

Zambia, 1965

Nigeria, 1988

Variable that the researcher measures to see how much effect the independent variable had

There are currently eight (8) categories of professional psychologists in Ghana (Oppong Asante & Oppong, 2012)

True

False

Which of the following is not associated with use of the scientific method in psychological research?

A commitment to producing knowledge through observation and experiment.

A commitment to basing knowledge exclusively on common sense and opinion

A commitment to basing knowledge on empirical evidence

A commitment to ensuring that findings are correctly interpreted.

Which of the following contribute to the development of knowledge and theory in psychology?

Evidence that supports a hypothesis.

Evidence that tests a hypothesis.

All of the above.

Theory A explains phenomenon L, phenomenon M and phenomenon N using principles J and K. Theory B explains phenomenon L, phenomenon M, and phenomenon N using only principle K. Theory C explains phenomenon L and phenomenon N using principles J and K. Which of the following statements is true?

Theory A is the most parsimonious.

Theory B is the most parsimonious.

Theory C is the most parsimonious.

Theory A and Theory C are equally and most parsimonious.

Formally, a statement about the causal relationship between particular phenomena (i.e. In the form ‘A causes B’). This is usually derived from a particular theory and designed to be tested in research.” Which construct is this a glossary definition of?

Prediction

Deduction.

Hypothesis.

Conventional reasoning.

A researcher conducts an experiment that tests the hypothesis that ‘anxiety has an adverse effect on students’ exam performance’. Which of the following statements is true?

Anxiety is the dependent variable, exam performance is the independent variable.

Anxiety is the dependent variable, students are the independent variable.

Anxiety is the independent variable, students are the dependent variable.

Students are the dependent variable, exam performance is the independent variable.

What distinguishes the experimental method from the quasi-experimental method?

The existence of an independent variable.

The random assignment of participants to conditions.

The existence of different levels of an independent variable

What is an extraneous variable?

A variable that can never be manipulated.

A variable that clouds the interpretation of results.

A variable that can never be measured

A variable that can never be controlled

What does it mean if two variables have a positive correlation?

As one variable increases, the other decreases

As one variable increases, so does the other

The correlation between the two variables is 0

He correlation between the two variables is greater than 1.0

In what type of study does a researcher study an individual subject in depth?

Naturalistic observation

Laboratory observation

Case study

Survey

Which of the following is a research method that allows a researcher to get information about a large number of subjects relatively inexpensively and easily?

Naturalistic observation

Case study

Laboratory observation

Survey

�My therapist is wonderful! She always points out my positive traits. She dwells on my uniqueness and strength as an individual. I feel much more confident about myself—as if I’m really growing and reaching my potential.” The therapist being described most likely follows a___________ perspective

Behaviorist

Humanistic

Motivation

Self Fulfilling

�It is behavior that can be observed that should be studied, not the suspected inner workings of the mind.” This statement was most likely made by someone with which perspective?

Cognitive perspective

Neuroscience perspective

Humanistic perspective

Behavioral perspective

Any group participating in an experiment that receives a treatment

Control group

Experimental group

Extraneous group

True group

Participants are assigned to different experimental groups or “conditions” on the basis of chance and chance alone

Sampling

Random sampling

Random assignment

Assignment

In Africa, the scientific study of psychology began in the early years of the ______ century

18th century

19th century

20th century

21st century

Babies use visual and auditory capacities to make sense of their environment (sucking, grasping, and shaking, etc.). −Key task: Babies learn to develop the concept of object permanence(out of sight, out of mind?).

Preoperational

Sensorimotor

Formal operational

Concrete operational

To regulate the training and practice of psychologist, therapist and lay practitioners in Ghana is the mission of ?

Ghana Psychological council

Ghana Psychology Association

UNIGAPS

Ghana Psychology council

Who is the current Head of Department for Psychology at the University of Ghana?

Dr. Boadu Agyemang Collins

Prof. Joseph Osafo

Dr. Kwaku Oppong Asante

Dr. Laryea Kingston (Olele)

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