OERUPSY101/Myths and Misconceptions poll

Activity

Complete the myths and misconceptions poll below. The poll consists of ten statements. For each statement you can vote whether you think it is TRUE or FALSE. Think about where you have encountered each statement before. Have you? (Note: you must be logged in to WikiEducator to cast your vote. See login link at the top right-hand side of your page. If you don't have an account on WikiEducator, create one now.)

1. Lower animals are motivated only by basic drives involving hunger or sex.
   • True
   • False
2. Familiarity breeds contempt.
   • True
   • False
3. Homosexuality is a mental disorder, as classified by professionals
   • True
   • False
4. Hypnosis can be used to help people accurately recall a crime scene.
   • True
   • False
5. Most people would refuse to administer a lethal level of electric shock to another person.
   • True
   • False
6. Neural information travels along nerves at the speed of light.
   • True
   • False
7. Opposites attract.
   • True
   • False
8. Psychologists typically use psychoanalysis to understand people.
   • True
   • False
9. Schizophrenia involves a split in personality.
   • True
   • False
10. You are more likely to get help from a bystander if there is a large crowd nearby.
    • True
    • False