Define Correct Terms for Social Psychology Modules Flashcards

A psychologist who explores how Asian and North American definitions of attractiveness differ is working within the _____ perspective.

Which of the following research strategies would be best for determining whether alcohol impairs memory? experiment, survey, case study or naturalistic observation?

The principle that "those traits of a species that contribute to survival and reproduction are most likely to be passed on to future generations" is called_______

Which seventeenth-century philosopher believed that some ideas are innate?

In order to determine the effects of a new drug on memory, one group of subjects is given a pill that contains the drug. A second group is given a sugar pill that does not contain the drug. This second group constitutes the______

Today, psychology is defined as the:

The first psychology laboratory was established at the University of Leipzig by _____ in the year 1879

Who published the first important psychology textbook (Principles of Psychology) in 1890 after 12 years of writing?

Martina believes that high doses of caffeine slow a person's reaction time. In order to test this belief, she has five friends each drink 20 ounces of coffee and then measures their reaction time on a perception task. What is wrong with Martina's research strategy?

Psychologists who study, assess, and treat troubled people are called:

Psychologists' personal values:

Jamie and Lynn were sure that they had answered most of the multiple-choice questions correctly because "the questions required only common sense." However, they each scored less than 60% on the exam. This best illustrates:

A researcher was interested in determining whether her students' test performance could be predicted from their proximity to the front of the classroom. So she matched her students' scores on a math test with their seating position. This study is an example of:

Who developed an influential theory of personality that focused on unconscious processes?

Which psychological perspective emphasizes the interaction of the brain and body in creating emotions, memories, and sensory experiences?