Psychology Degree Psychology 101 2

Question 1

Which research method allows psychologists to establish cause-and-effect relationships?

Accepted Answer

Experiment

Answer

Experiments manipulate an independent variable and control confounds, enabling causal conclusions.

Question 2

The concept of 'tabula rasa' — the idea that the mind is a blank slate at birth — is most associated with which philosopher who influenced psychology?

Accepted Answer

John Locke

Answer

John Locke argued all knowledge comes from sensory experience, with no innate ideas.

Question 3

Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is primarily responsible for processing visual information?

Accepted Answer

Occipital lobe

Answer

The occipital lobe, located at the back of the brain, contains the primary visual cortex.

Question 4

In operant conditioning, a negative reinforcer is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

The removal of an aversive stimulus that increases behavior

Answer

Negative reinforcement removes an unpleasant stimulus, thereby strengthening the behavior that preceded its removal.

Question 5

The James-Lange theory of emotion proposes that:

Accepted Answer

Physiological arousal occurs first, and emotion is the interpretation of that arousal

Answer

James and Lange independently argued that we feel afraid because we notice our heart racing, not the reverse.

Psychology Degree Practice Test

Psychology Degree Practice Test

Psychology Degree Psychology 101 2