Question 1

In most states, clinical psychologists cannot prescribe medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which philosopher believed that we can use logical or rational thinking to discover "core ideas" buried within the human soul?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hippocrates 
B)  Socrates 
C)  Plato 
D)  Aristotle 
A)  Hippocrates 
B)  Socrates 
C)  Plato 
D)  Aristotle

Question 3

The history of psychology (and most other sciences) started with the history of philosophy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following alternatives best expresses the influence of psychoanalytic theory in psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has become increasingly influential in recent years. 
B)  Its influence has greatly declined over the years. Psychoanalytic theory is really only of historical interest at this point. 
C)  It has never been broadly influential in psychology. 
D)  It has had a significant, continuing impact in psychology. 
A)  It has become increasingly influential in recent years. 
B)  Its influence has greatly declined over the years. Psychoanalytic theory is really only of historical interest at this point. 
C)  It has never been broadly influential in psychology. 
D)  It has had a significant, continuing impact in psychology.

Question 5

Which type(s) of mental health practitioners can prescribe drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychiatrists; and, in most states, psychologists 
B)  psychiatrists only 
C)  psychiatrists; and, in a few states, psychologists 
D)  psychologists; and, in a few states, psychiatrists 
A)  psychiatrists; and, in most states, psychologists 
B)  psychiatrists only 
C)  psychiatrists; and, in a few states, psychologists 
D)  psychologists; and, in a few states, psychiatrists

Question 6

In 1879, what German physiologist opened the first laboratory exclusively dedicated to the study of psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Freud 
B)  Skinner 
C)  Helmholtz 
D)  Wundt 
A)  Freud 
B)  Skinner 
C)  Helmholtz 
D)  Wundt

Question 7

What area of psychology was described in the text, when defining applied branches of psychology?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What area of psychology was described in...

Question 8

Which of the following shared values in psychology is CORRECTLY described?

Accepted Answer

A)  a commitment to theory-driven work - psychology includes intelligent speculation among its methods 
B)  an endorsement of empirical research - the brain, the individual, and the group must all be considered in psychological work 
C)  an acceptance of multilevel analyses - psychologists value ideas with strong research support 
D)  a recognition of the importance of context - psychological theory is shaped by social and technological forces 
A)  a commitment to theory-driven work - psychology includes intelligent speculation among its methods 
B)  an endorsement of empirical research - the brain, the individual, and the group must all be considered in psychological work 
C)  an acceptance of multilevel analyses - psychologists value ideas with strong research support 
D)  a recognition of the importance of context - psychological theory is shaped by social and technological forces

Question 9

Which theorist pioneered the application of conditioning to young human children?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following statements is consistent with Freud's psychoanalytic theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  we are always aware of our motivations 
B)  many of our thoughts and feelings reside in the unconscious mind 
C)  the conscious and unconscious mind are never in competition 
D)  childhood experiences do not contribute to later psychological functioning 
A)  we are always aware of our motivations 
B)  many of our thoughts and feelings reside in the unconscious mind 
C)  the conscious and unconscious mind are never in competition 
D)  childhood experiences do not contribute to later psychological functioning

Question 11

With respect to the way that we acquire knowledge, _______ emphasized the role of the mind and reasoning, whereas ________ pointed to the role of sensory experience.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hippocrates; Socrates 
B)  Aristotle; Hippocrates 
C)  Plato; Aristotle 
D)  Aristotle; Plato 
A)  Hippocrates; Socrates 
B)  Aristotle; Hippocrates 
C)  Plato; Aristotle 
D)  Aristotle; Plato

Question 12

While seeking professional help, Jordan noticed that some mental health professionals were listed with M.D following their names, while others were listed with Ph.D. following their names. Which group of professionals are listed as M.D.s?

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical psychologists 
B)  counseling psychologists 
C)  psychiatrists 
D)  psychiatric social workers 
A)  clinical psychologists 
B)  counseling psychologists 
C)  psychiatrists 
D)  psychiatric social workers

Question 13

What new form of therapy focuses on increasing clients' sense of engagement rather than targeting specific symptoms of mental dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Positive p

Question 14

How is psychological science of today similar to primitive myths?

Accepted Answer

Both approaches are

Question 15

Professional organizations to which psychologists might belong include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Society for Psychological Inquiry 
B)  the Association for Psychological Science 
C)  the Society for Neuroscience 
D)  the American Psychological Association 
A)  the Society for Psychological Inquiry 
B)  the Association for Psychological Science 
C)  the Society for Neuroscience 
D)  the American Psychological Association

Question 16

Make a distinction between academic and applied psychologists.

Accepted Answer

Academic psychologists often work at col

Question 17

How do cultural universals and similarities between twins raised apart, respectively, inform the nature vs. nurture debate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural universals support the 'nature' position, while similarities between twins raised apart support the 'nurture' position. 
B)  Cultural universals support the 'nurture' position, while similarities between twins raised apart support the 'nature' position. 
C)  Cultural universals and similarities between twins raised apart support the 'nurture' position. 
D)  Cultural universals and similarities between twins raised apart support the 'nature' position. 
A)  Cultural universals support the 'nature' position, while similarities between twins raised apart support the 'nurture' position. 
B)  Cultural universals support the 'nurture' position, while similarities between twins raised apart support the 'nature' position. 
C)  Cultural universals and similarities between twins raised apart support the 'nurture' position. 
D)  Cultural universals and similarities between twins raised apart support the 'nature' position.

Question 18

Freud's use of __________ as a therapeutic method helped establish clinical psychology.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Freud's use of __________ as a therapeutic...

Question 19

During psychology's early history, the primary method for exploring internal mental processes was to observe outward __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During psychology's early history, the primary method...

Question 20

Andy's therapist validates his feelings by reflecting his statements back to him and by acting in a warm, nondirective manner. Which type of therapy does Andy's therapist provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  client-centered therapy 
B)  psychoanalytic therapy 
C)  behavioral therapy 
D)  cognitive therapy 
A)  client-centered therapy 
B)  psychoanalytic therapy 
C)  behavioral therapy 
D)  cognitive therapy

In most states, clinical psychologists cannot prescribe medications.

Which philosopher believed that we can use logical or rational thinking to discover "core ideas" buried within the human soul?

The history of psychology (and most other sciences) started with the history of philosophy.

Which of the following alternatives best expresses the influence of psychoanalytic theory in psychology?

Which type(s) of mental health practitioners can prescribe drugs?

In 1879, what German physiologist opened the first laboratory exclusively dedicated to the study of psychology?

What area of psychology was described in the text, when defining applied branches of psychology?

Which of the following shared values in psychology is CORRECTLY described?

Which theorist pioneered the application of conditioning to young human children?

Which of the following statements is consistent with Freud's psychoanalytic theory?

With respect to the way that we acquire knowledge, _ emphasized the role of the mind and reasoning, whereas __ pointed to the role of sensory experience.

While seeking professional help, Jordan noticed that some mental health professionals were listed with M.D following their names, while others were listed with Ph.D. following their names. Which group of professionals are listed as M.D.s?

What new form of therapy focuses on increasing clients' sense of engagement rather than targeting specific symptoms of mental dysfunction?

How is psychological science of today similar to primitive myths?

Professional organizations to which psychologists might belong include all of the following EXCEPT:

Make a distinction between academic and applied psychologists.

How do cultural universals and similarities between twins raised apart, respectively, inform the nature vs. nurture debate?

Freud's use of __________ as a therapeutic method helped establish clinical psychology.

During psychology's early history, the primary method for exploring internal mental processes was to observe outward __________.

Andy's therapist validates his feelings by reflecting his statements back to him and by acting in a warm, nondirective manner. Which type of therapy does Andy's therapist provide?

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Exam 1: Psychology: Yesterday and Today

In most states, clinical psychologists cannot prescribe medications.

Which philosopher believed that we can use logical or rational thinking to discover "core ideas" buried within the human soul?

The history of psychology (and most other sciences) started with the history of philosophy.

Which of the following alternatives best expresses the influence of psychoanalytic theory in psychology?

Which type(s) of mental health practitioners can prescribe drugs?

In 1879, what German physiologist opened the first laboratory exclusively dedicated to the study of psychology?

What area of psychology was described in the text, when defining applied branches of psychology?

Which of the following shared values in psychology is CORRECTLY described?

Which theorist pioneered the application of conditioning to young human children?

Which of the following statements is consistent with Freud's psychoanalytic theory?

With respect to the way that we acquire knowledge, _______ emphasized the role of the mind and reasoning, whereas ________ pointed to the role of sensory experience.

While seeking professional help, Jordan noticed that some mental health professionals were listed with M.D following their names, while others were listed with Ph.D. following their names. Which group of professionals are listed as M.D.s?

What new form of therapy focuses on increasing clients' sense of engagement rather than targeting specific symptoms of mental dysfunction?

How is psychological science of today similar to primitive myths?

Professional organizations to which psychologists might belong include all of the following EXCEPT:

Make a distinction between academic and applied psychologists.

How do cultural universals and similarities between twins raised apart, respectively, inform the nature vs. nurture debate?

Freud's use of __________ as a therapeutic method helped establish clinical psychology.

During psychology's early history, the primary method for exploring internal mental processes was to observe outward __________.

Andy's therapist validates his feelings by reflecting his statements back to him and by acting in a warm, nondirective manner. Which type of therapy does Andy's therapist provide?

Psychology As a Science

Human Development

Neuroscience

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Language and Thought

Intelligence

Motivation

Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters

With respect to the way that we acquire knowledge, _ emphasized the role of the mind and reasoning, whereas __ pointed to the role of sensory experience.