QUESTION 9 It is said that there is a strong correlation between playing video g

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QUESTION 9

It is said that there is a strong correlation between playing video games and violence. What does that mean in psychological terms?

Playing video games increases violence.

Being violent increases the likelihood you will play video games.

There is a relationship between video games and violence, but there is no causal relationship between the two.

There is no relationship at all between video games and violence - correlations mean that no relationship exists.

QUESTION 10

One of the major themes of psychology is questioning the nature vs. nurture debate. Which of the following sums up the nature vs. nurture debate the best?

We are born the way we are; our genetics have locked in all of our future traits.

We ultimately become who we are due to how we are raised. Our genetics play no role in our future traits.

The concept of nature says that we are raised to become who we are, meanwhile the concept of nurture says our genetics cause us to become the way we are.

Current research on nature (our genetic predispositions) indicates that we are predisposed to certain behaviors; however, there is a strong (about 40-60%) influence from how we are raised that exerts influence on any given genetic trait. We are not locked into our destiny by genetics.

QUESTION 11

The primary difference between classical conditioning and operant conditioning is that:

Classical conditioning is biological and happens just about every time as one cannot control most biological mechanisms, meanwhile operant conditioning does have free will involved and simply increases the likelihood a behavior will occur.

Classical conditioning happens with animals only and operant conditioning happens with humans only.

Classical conditioning can only happen with children, but operant conditioning happens with children and adults.

They are the same. Classical conditioning refers to experiments done before 1900, while operant conditioning refers to "newer" techniques that involve computers and technology.

QUESTION 12

Which statement regarding intelligence in humans is FALSE?  

The average IQ is 100.

There is a group difference in intelligence among the races.

There is general agreement that there are multiple aspects of human intelligence, and IQ is only one of them.

To be considered mentally retarded, you must have an IQ below 70 and show some impairment in mental functioning.

Playing video games increases violence.

Being violent increases the likelihood you will play video games.

There is a relationship between video games and violence, but there is no causal relationship between the two.

There is no relationship at all between video games and violence - correlations mean that no relationship exists.

Explanation / Answer

The answers are as follows:

9) The answer is, "playing video games increases violence".

When two variables have a strong correlation, it means that it varies together. The high scores of one would mean high scores of the other as well.

10) The answer is, " current research on nature (our genetic predispositions) indicate that we are predisposed to certain behaviors; however, there is a strong (about 40-60%) influence from how we are raised that exerts influence on any given genetic trait. We are not locked into our destiny by genetics."

Psychologists while studying the major concepts of personality, intelligence etc are always keen to know the source of ones behaviour. Whether it is from their genes or from the environment in which they are raised. This is the nature/nurture debate that goes with every psychological concept.

11) The answer is, " Classical conditioning is biological and happens just about every time as one cannot control most biological mechanisms, meanwhile operant conditioning does have free will involved and simply increases the likelihood a behavior will occur."

Classical conditioning involves placing a neutral signal before a reflex focusing on involuntary, automatic mechanisms. However, Operant conditioning involves applying reinforcement or punishment in order to strengthen or weaken a voluntary behaviour.

12) The answer is, "To be considered mentally retarded, you must have an IQ below 70 and show some impairment in mental functioning."

In the above statement there is an error because for a person to be diagnosed as mentally retarded, he/she should show delays or lacks in adaptive skills (not mental functioning) such as conceptual, practical and social skills.

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