Tag: Psychology

A general requirement for the informed consent form is that it may not include any exculpatory language. Exculpatory language is that which waives or appears to waive any of the subject’s legal rights or releases or appears to release those conducting the research from liability for negligence. Which of the following statements in a consent form is an example of exculpatory language?
In the event of any injury you may have related to this research, you will be given medical treatment.
I waive any possibility of compensation for injuries that I may receive as a result of participation in this research.
The investigator may stop you from participating in this research without your consent if you experience side effects that make your condition worse.
If you become ill during the research, you may have to drop out.
Your participation in this research is voluntary. If you choose not to participate, or change your mind later, your decision will not affect your relationship with your doctor or your right to health care or other services that you may be eligible for.

QUESTION 7 1 points Saved Which of the following statements best describes the interactionist approach of language development? Language develops because children’s brains are “wired” to learn grammatical rules. Children develop all their language skills by imitation (i.e., caregivers model how to talk). Language develops in children because caregivers reinforce vocalizations as they occur. Children have an innate ability to acquire language and learn from their culture and environment.

Match each excerpt to the type of characterization it contains.
direct characterization
indirect characterization
excerpt 1
They were indeed an odd-looking party that assembled on the bank- the birds with draggled feathers, the animals with their fur clinging close to them, and all dripping wet, cross, and uncomfortable. (Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland)
excerpt 2
Seven long years he had worked hard for his master. At last he said, “Master, my time is up; I must go home and see my poor mother once more: so pray pay me my wages and let me go.” And the master said, “You have been a faithful and good servant, Hans, so you pay shall be handsome.” Then he gave him a lump of silver as big as his head. (The Grimm Brothers, The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales)
excerpt 3
During this dialogue the child had remained silent, her eyes roving from one to the other, all the animation fading out of her face. Suddenly she seemed to grasp the full meaning of what had been said. Dropping her precious carpet-bag she sprang forward a step and clasped her hands (Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables)

Which of the following is true of sleep?
People can adapt to only a couple hours of sleep a night and still function well.
Children need less sleep than adults do because adults do more work throughout the day.
Sleep deprivation is associated with better attention and memory.
Many studies show that sleep is a common problem for college students.
Which of the following is not a stage in the transtheoretical theory of change?
precontemplation.
contemplation.
postcontemplation.
action
In order for a mood-related episode to qualify as a period of hypomania, the associated symptoms of elevation must last for a minimum of:
four days
one week
two weeks
one month
Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the difference between Bipolar I Disorder (BD I) and Bipolar II Disorder (BD II)?
BD I involves only one manic episode and one depressive episode, while BD II involves many manic episodes.
BD I involves at least one manic episode, while BD II involves at least one hypomanic episode.
BD I involves only one hypomanic episode while BD II involves many hypomanic episodes.
BD I involves at least one manic episode along with at least one panic attack, while BD II involves at least one hypomanic episode with at least one panic attack.

AP Psychology Chapter 15 Test (A)
Carl Rogers suggested that the is a central feature of personality.
A) collective unconscious
B) Oedipus complex
C) inferiority complex
D) Barnum effect
E) self-concept
Freud suggested that in the process of development, people pass through
A) a genital stage before they enter a latency stage.
B) a latency stage before they enter a phallic stage.
C) a genital stage before they enter a phallic stage.
D) a latency stage before they enter a genital stage.
E) a phallic stage before they enter an oral stage.
Because she is often rejected by her parents, Sally mistrusts other people and treats them with hostility, which leads to their rejection of her. This cycle of rejection, mistrust, hostility, and further rejection illustrates what is meant by:
A) an external locus of control.
B) the spotlight effect.
C) the self-serving phenomenon.
D) reaction formation
E) reciprocal determinism.
People’s scores on personality tests often fail to predict their behavior in a real-life situation. According to Walter Mischel, this should make us more cautious about emphasizing the consistency of
A) self-efficacy
B) personality traits.
C) reciprocal determinism.
D) unconditional positive regard.
E) self-actualization

In the case below, the original source material is given along with a sample of student work. Determine the type of plagiarism by clicking the appropriate radio button.
Original Source Material
Student Version (written in 2002)
Merck, in fact, epitomizes the ideological nature–the pragmatic idealism–of highly visionary companies. Our research showed that a fundamental element in the “ticking clock” of a visionary company is a core ideology–core values and a sense of purpose beyond just making money–that guides and inspires people throughout the organization and remains relatively fixed for long periods of time.
References: Collins, J. C., & Porras, J. I. (2002). Built to last: Successful habits of visionary companies. New York, NY: Harper Paperbacks.
Merck is one of world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies. It originated in Germany late in the seventeenth century with operations in the United States starting in the late nineteenth century. As a business, Merck pursues profitable ventures; however, they have established an impressive track record of charitable giving with hundreds of millions in donations.
Which of the following is true for the Student Version above?
Word-for-Word plagiarism
Paraphrasing plagiarism
This is not plagiarism

When Richard Nixon employed his “southern strategy,” he
referred to the break-in at the Watergate complex.
appealed to black southerners who had recently mobilized for civil rights.
ignored the southern states in favor of voters in the Midwest and Northeast.
appealed to disaffected white voters in the South.
used the FBI to help collect secrets and blackmail southern Democratic leaders.

The Belmont Report cautions that:
Inducements that would ordinarily be acceptable may become undue influences if the subject is especially vulnerable.
Inducements should be evenly distributed to all research subjects, especially the vulnerable.
Inducements are coercive and may encourage subjects to participate even against their better judgment.
Inducements and payment should not be reviewed by the IRB to determine the level of coercion that is tolerable.

What are the key distinctions between a poverty and neglect?
Poverty is an economic condition resulting from insufficient resources. Neglect refers to a form of abuse characterized by a failure to provide resources to meet basic needs. There is no discernable distinctions between poverty and neglect as it relates to children. Poverty always leads to the neglect of children and reflects a lack of effort from the caregiver.

Luna Mae is 12 years old and lives in the United States. Which of these statements MOST likely describes her relationship with screentime and smartphones?
A. Neither Luna Mae nor any of her friends have smartphones.
B. Luna Mae spends more time on her smartphone than at school.
C. Luna Mae will be less happy and academically successful if her parents limit her screentime.
D. In a couple of years, Luna Mae will spend less time.