When a polygraph operator asks a subject, “Have you ever lied to your parents?“ he or she is using:

Related Mcqs:

1. Parents in Westernized cultures are more likely than parents in Asian cultures to encourage children to value:

   A. ending friendships
   B. nonconformity
   C. cultural traditions
   D. norms

2. The polygraph or “lie detector” primarily measures which component of emotion?

   A. attribution
   B. emotional expression
   C. physiological arousal
   D. vocal modulation

3. The most appropriate name for the polygraph is:

   A. lie detector
   B. arousal detector
   C. mind reader
   D. guilt meter

4. The poly graph or “lie detector” primarily measures which component of emotion?

   A. attribution
   B. emotional expression
   C. physiological expression
   D. vocal modulation

5. Systematic desensitization involves the use of:

   A. progressive relaxation
   B. unconditional positive regard
   C. transference
   D. aversive conditioning

6. The fact that objects that are near each other tend to be grouped together is known as:

   A. closure
   B. continuation
   C. similarity
   D. nearness

7. What is the first step in the scientific method?

   A. reviewing the literature
   B. defining the problem
   C. formulating a testable hypothesis
   D. selecting the research design and then collecting and analyzing the data

8. Who was the first physician to use hypnosis in the treatment of hysteria?

   A. Mesmer
   B. Freud
   C. Charcot
   D. Jung

9. The area of cerebrum that sends impulses to voluntary muscles controlling movements:

   A. Corpus coliseum
   B. Cerebral cortex
   C. Cerebral hemispheres
   D. None of these

10. Who founded the school of psychology known as Behaviorism

    A. Skinner
    B. Thorndike
    C. Watson
    D. Pavlov