Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Quiz 1 Essay Questions

1. Based on class lecture and activities, explain and give examples of the research methods used for psychology discussed in class.
2. How you would go about researching the following question to ensure that your answer is academically sound " " How would you critically evaluate your results?
3. What is the significance of Milgram's Obedience study? How does it explain roles and rules? What decreases an individual's likelihood to obey?
4. Describe the difference between stereotype, prejudice and discrimination. Give examples of each.
5. List and explain Piaget’s stages of cognitive development. Do you agree or disagree with the stages? Explain.
6. What is social psychology?
7. What is the IAT? How does i work? What does it measure?
8. How has factor-analysis been used to understand personality?
9. Diagram and explain Freud's Id, Ego and Superego.
10. Describe the work done in Ancient India on language and the mind.
11. What are the steps of critical thinking? Explain.
12. Give an example of how child/primary caregiver attachment is measured. Why is attachment important?
13. What are the barriers to helping behavior? Describe each.

1 comment:

Joanna (all names have been changed) said...

Just a reminder, I can take questions about the quiz up until 6am Tuesday.