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Experimental Psychology and the Environment

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Experimental Psychology and the Environment. It explores how psychological processes are influenced by environmental factors.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an environmental factor that can influence psychological processes?

  1. Temperature

  2. Social interactions

  3. Genetics

  4. Noise


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Genetics is a biological factor, not an environmental factor.

According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law, how does arousal affect performance?

  1. Arousal always improves performance.

  2. Arousal always impairs performance.

  3. Arousal has an inverted U-shaped relationship with performance.

  4. Arousal has a linear relationship with performance.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Yerkes-Dodson Law states that arousal has an inverted U-shaped relationship with performance. At low levels of arousal, performance is poor. As arousal increases, performance improves. However, at very high levels of arousal, performance begins to decline.

Which of the following is an example of a perceptual illusion?

  1. The moon illusion

  2. The Ponzo illusion

  3. The Müller-Lyer illusion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The moon illusion, the Ponzo illusion, and the Müller-Lyer illusion are all examples of perceptual illusions. Perceptual illusions are distortions of our perception of reality.

What is the term for the tendency for people to perceive objects as being grouped together based on their proximity, similarity, and continuity?

  1. Gestalt psychology

  2. Perceptual organization

  3. Figure-ground perception

  4. Depth perception


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Perceptual organization is the term for the tendency for people to perceive objects as being grouped together based on their proximity, similarity, and continuity.

Which of the following is an example of a cognitive bias?

  1. The confirmation bias

  2. The availability heuristic

  3. The anchoring bias

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The confirmation bias, the availability heuristic, and the anchoring bias are all examples of cognitive biases. Cognitive biases are systematic errors in thinking that can lead to inaccurate judgments and decisions.

What is the term for the tendency for people to conform to the opinions of the majority?

  1. Groupthink

  2. Social loafing

  3. Deindividuation

  4. Diffusion of responsibility


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Groupthink is the term for the tendency for people to conform to the opinions of the majority.

Which of the following is an example of a pro-environmental behavior?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Using public transportation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Recycling, composting, and using public transportation are all examples of pro-environmental behaviors. Pro-environmental behaviors are actions that are taken to reduce the negative impact of human activity on the environment.

What is the term for the belief that humans have a responsibility to protect the environment?

  1. Environmentalism

  2. Conservationism

  3. Sustainability

  4. Ecology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Environmentalism is the term for the belief that humans have a responsibility to protect the environment.

Which of the following is an example of an environmental problem?

  1. Climate change

  2. Pollution

  3. Deforestation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change, pollution, and deforestation are all examples of environmental problems. Environmental problems are issues that have a negative impact on the environment.

What is the term for the study of the relationship between humans and their environment?

  1. Environmental psychology

  2. Ecological psychology

  3. Conservation psychology

  4. Sustainability psychology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Environmental psychology is the term for the study of the relationship between humans and their environment.

Which of the following is an example of a research method used in environmental psychology?

  1. Field experiments

  2. Laboratory experiments

  3. Surveys

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Field experiments, laboratory experiments, and surveys are all examples of research methods used in environmental psychology.

What is the term for the tendency for people to underestimate the risks of environmental problems?

  1. Optimism bias

  2. Risk perception bias

  3. Illusion of control

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Optimism bias, risk perception bias, and illusion of control are all terms for the tendency for people to underestimate the risks of environmental problems.

Which of the following is an example of a pro-environmental policy?

  1. Carbon pricing

  2. Renewable energy subsidies

  3. Protected areas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carbon pricing, renewable energy subsidies, and protected areas are all examples of pro-environmental policies. Pro-environmental policies are policies that are designed to reduce the negative impact of human activity on the environment.

What is the term for the belief that economic growth is always good for the environment?

  1. Environmental Kuznets curve

  2. Ecological modernization

  3. Sustainable development

  4. Cornucopianism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cornucopianism is the term for the belief that economic growth is always good for the environment.

Which of the following is an example of a sustainable development goal?

  1. No poverty

  2. Zero hunger

  3. Good health and well-being

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

No poverty, zero hunger, and good health and well-being are all examples of sustainable development goals. Sustainable development goals are goals that are designed to improve the lives of people around the world while also protecting the environment.

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