Scientific Foundations of Psychology
Mr. Borscht has designed a computer keyboard with keys that are more comfortable and accessible for children. Mr. Borscht is most likely engaged in ...
basic research.
behavioral psychology.
cognitive psychology.
applied research.
When evaluating the success of educational interventions across diverse cultures, what psychological approach would most effectively account for variations in learning outcomes?
Implementing different teaching strategies based on each culture's preferred learning styles and educational values.
Utilizing only digital resources while neglecting face-to-face interaction despite cultural preferences for personal connection.
Assuming one standardized educational intervention will work equally well regardless of cultural background.
Ignoring socio-economic differences that may impact education but focusing purely on traditional pedagogical methods.
Which scenario best exemplifies the application of cross-cultural psychology in an organizational setting?
A corporation only hires employees who fit into its predefined corporate culture, without considering their background.
A multinational company provides leadership training tailored to both Western individualistic and Eastern collectivistic management styles.
An international firm enforces uniform policies across all branches, disregarding regional cultural practices.
Management overlooks differences in work-life balance preferences among cultures when creating global teams.
In the context of personality theories, which psychologist proposed that human motivation is based on a hierarchy of needs?
Abraham Maslow
Sigmund Freud
B.F.Skinner
John Watson
Which ethical concern would arise from a psychologist sharing identifiable client information during a public presentation?
Deception in research.
Lack of informed consent.
Breach of confidentiality.
Failure to debrief after study.
Which psychological perspective would most likely consider abnormal behavior as a result of unconscious conflicts from early childhood?
Humanistic perspective
Psychoanalytic perspective
Cognitive perspective
Behavioral perspective
A scientist separates subject into two groups. One group receives a new vitamin supplement. The second group recieves a sugar pill that has the same exact appearance as the vitamin supplement. The scientist is trying to test whether the supplement had any effect. A psychologist may describe this as what type of researc...
Case study
Experiment
Naturalistic observation
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Which model most effectively synthesizes biological, cognitive, and sociocultural factors in explaining the etiology of depression?
Cognitive triad
The biopsychosocial model
Diathesis-stress model
Learned helplessness theory
In a study of how effective a study strategy was for students in an AP psychology class, it was discovered that group study sessions were more effective than when students studied alone. The students in the group study group were all girls; the students in the study alone group were all boys. In this example, the gende...
the dependent variable
a false generalization
a confounding variable
the independent variable
In cross-cultural research examining differences in moral reasoning, what crucial aspect must be considered to uphold ethically sound practice?
Provision of translated materials to ensure comprehension across language barriers
Implementation of standardized protocols regardless cultural variances
Assurance that norm-based assessments are evenly applied across cultures
Consideration of cultural relevance and sensitivity in interpreting findings