The Unit 1 Psychology Quiz

Memory

1. Which explanation is being described?

A. Unfamiliar material is changed so it makes more sense to us

B. The depth at which material is thought about affects the recall of that material

C. Memory is divided into three separate stores which information passes through

2. ForgettingA. Turan has upgraded to a new phone,

but can’t remember her new numberB. Calum got hit in the head with a

football and can’t remember anything from that day

C. Prem finds he remembers more information if he imagines he is back in his classroom when doing exams

3A.

3B.

3C.

Non-Verbal Communication

1. Definitions

A. Vocal features that accompany speechB. When the dark centre of the eye

expandsC. The distance we keep between

ourselves and othersD. The usual behaviours that are

expected within a particular social group or society

2. ResearchWhat was being studied?

A


B


C

Expressions

List as many of Osgood’s seven facial expressions as possible

Personality

1. Personality types

A. Moody, pessimistic, unsociable

B. Aggressive, impulsive, restless

C. Cruel, hostile, insensitive

2. ResearchersWho researched the following…

A. The link between criminal behaviour in the family and APD

B. The extent to which twins have similar temperaments

C. The brains of APD sufferersD. Whether a baby’s typical response to

change stays the same into adulthood

DefinitionsA. The genetic component of personalityB. The part of the brain that deals with

emotionC. A study carried out over a period of time

to study changes in behaviourD. Twins that develop from one fertilised eggE. Book that lists mental disorders and the

criteria by which they are diagnosed

Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimination

1. Sources of Prejudice

A. SherifB.AdornoC.Tajfel

2. Stereotype, Prejudice, DiscriminationWhich is which?

A. Not giving an interview to a job applicant with a foreign name

B. Thinking that all unemployed people are layabouts

C. Giving up your seat on the bus for an old person

D. The view that all Americans are loud and overweight

3. Ways of Reducing Prejudice

A. Increases understanding of prejudice, but may have been unethical

B. Reduces prejudice in school or work settings, but not outside them

C. Views were more positive, but evidence from interviews is not reliable

D. Solved issues of prejudice, but the groups involved were very similar in the first place

The Unit 1 Psychology Quiz

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