EPPP Trivia 2

Question 1

Which psychologist introduced the concept of 'self-efficacy' as a key component of social learning theory?

Accepted Answer

Albert Bandura

Answer

Albert Bandura introduced self-efficacy in 1977, describing it as one's belief in their ability to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific outcomes.

Question 2

The EPPP is administered by which organization?

Accepted Answer

Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards

Answer

ASPPB (Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards) develops and administers the EPPP as the standardized licensing examination for psychologists.

Question 3

Which neurotransmitter is most directly implicated in Parkinson's disease due to degeneration of the substantia nigra?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

Answer

Parkinson's disease results primarily from the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, leading to motor symptoms.

Question 4

In psychotherapy research, 'allegiance effects' refer to:

Accepted Answer

Researcher bias favoring their preferred treatment

Answer

Allegiance effects occur when researchers who favor a particular therapy tend to obtain results showing that therapy is superior to alternatives.

Question 5

The 'File Drawer Problem' in research refers to:

Accepted Answer

Publication bias toward statistically significant findings

Answer

The file drawer problem describes the tendency for null or negative results to remain unpublished, creating a biased literature of only significant findings.

EPPP - Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology Practice Test

EPPP - Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology Practice Test

EPPP Trivia 2