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APA: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze
Difficulty: Difficult
Learning Goal: 4
87. The leading theorist in the development of social cognitive theory is
A. Albert Bandura.
B. Walter Mischel.
C. George Kelly.
D. John Watson.
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APA: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
Difficulty: Basic
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88. Craig sees his father help an elderly man who seems to have become confused and lost his way. Several days later, Craig notices a woman looking in the shrubs for her lost wallet. Craig tries to help her look for her wallet. Bandura would say that Craig's behavior was learned through
A. observation of his father.
B. teaching of moral values in Sunday School.
C. being punished in the past for not offering to help an older person.
D. being given a reward in the past for turning in a lost wallet to the police.
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APA: 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
Bloom's Taxonomy: Apply
Difficulty: Moderate
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89. Bandura's model of learning and development includes the elements of behavior, person/cognition, and the
A. unconscious mind.
B. environment.
C. rewards available.
D. All of these choices are correct.
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APA: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand
Difficulty: Moderate
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90. Bronfenbrenner developed ______, a perspective that is receiving increased attention.
A. ecological theory
B. environmental theory
C. socioeconomic theory
D. existential theory
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APA: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
Difficulty: Basic
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91. What is the system in Bronfenbrenner's theory that considers sociohistorical circumstances?
A. mesosystem
B. microsystem
C. chronosystem
D. exosystem
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APA: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
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92. Which of the following of Bronfenbrenner's systems considers the culture in which people live?
A. chronosystem
B. microsystem
C. exosystem
D. macrosystem
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APA: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Goal: 4
93. Harry fights constantly with his parents. Bronfenbrenner would predict that Harry might have difficulty relating to his teacher because of a disruption in his
A. mesosystem.
B. exosystem.
C. chronosystem.
D. macrosystem.
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APA: 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
Bloom's Taxonomy: Apply
Difficulty: Difficult
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94. An approach to understanding adolescent development that selects from each theory whatever is considered its best features is called
A. a hybrid theory.
B. a patchwork theory.
C. an eclectic theory.
D. a blended theory.
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APA: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
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95. Scientific observations
A. require a special set of skills.
B. are the first step in collecting data.
C. have to be systematic.
D. All of these choices are correct.
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APA: 2.4 Interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Goal: 4
96. Researchers can conduct observations in the everyday world or in the
A. laboratory.
B. virtual world.
C. theoretical world.
D. None of these choices are correct.
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APA: 2.4 Interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
Difficulty: Basic
Learning Goal: 4
97. Which of the following is a drawback to conducting observational research in a laboratory?
A. People must be paid for their time.
B. People behave more naturally when they are away from the stresses of the "real world."