3/4/25, 7:10 PM Exam 1: General Psychology (PSY2012)
Exam 1
Due Feb 12 at 11:59pm
Points 30 Questions 30
Available Feb 6 at 12am - Feb 13 at 12:05am
Time Limit 35 Minutes Instructions
Exams Each exam will consist of a 30-item assessment (multiple choice format). Items are drawn at random from a larger pool of items, so no two people may receive the same exam. You may not consult with other students to complete any of the material. Doing so is cheating, which is academic dishonesty. Each question will be worth 1 point.The exams are timed and they must be completed within the 35 min time frame. Exams auto- submit at the due date time, regardless of your progress, so start well in advance.After exam deadlines, you will not be allowed to complete the exam. All assessment questions require comprehension, application, and integration of course material, and are timed. You will be allowed to drop your lowest exam grade. Only four exams will be included in your final grade. Please be sure to be careful when you open the exam. You only have one chance to take the exam, so if you click twice or click and then close, that will count as an attempt.
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1) Material for exams will cover the text and lectures.2) The exam must be completed in a single session. Exams are open from 8 am on Thursday the week before they are due to 11:59 pm on the day they are due and must be completed within 35 min.3) Once you complete a exam, you have to wait until the exam period is over to review your answers.4) Keep in mind that that there is no extra credit offered in this course for poor quest performance.
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3/4/25, 7:10 PM Exam 1: General Psychology (PSY2012)
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The idea that we can dismiss scientific theories (such as Darwinian evolution) from serious consideration because a theory "is just an educated guess" is an important observation.partly true.empirically obvious.a misconception.Consider This: Darwinian evolution and other well-established theories are not guesses about how the world works, because they have been substantiated over and over again by independent investigators.LO 1.1b Explain the importance of science as a set of safeguards against biases
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Some main warning signs of pseudoscientific claims include overreliance on anecdotes, exaggerated claims, absence of connectivity to other research, lack of peer review, and use of scientific-sounding terms that make little sense.Consider This: The following statement is pseudoscientific: Sine-wave filtered auditory stimulation is carefully designed to encourage maximal orbitofrontal dendritic development. LO 1.2a Describe psychological pseudoscience and distinguish it from psychological science the scientific method.replication by independent agencies.talk of evidence instead of proof.
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Georgio does not want to take the SAT or ACT exams because he thinks they will not accurately reflect his ability to succeed in college and are no more useful than flipping a coin. His guidance counselor explains that psychologists have determined that, although not perfect, these tests are significantly better than chance at predicting college success. These psychologists are sharing some with Georgio.clinical psychology hasty generalizations