Question 1

Structuralism was criticized for failing to study animal behavior and abnormal behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Artie organizes the binders in his office by color. This color-coding exemplifies the Gestalt principle of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  proximity 
B)  similarity 
C)  chromaticity 
D)  closure 
A)  proximity 
B)  similarity 
C)  chromaticity 
D)  closure

Question 3

How is cognitive psychology different from cognitive neuroscience?

Accepted Answer

While both areas of research investigate

Question 4

With respect to self-actualization, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-actualization is the inevitable outcome of healthy adult development. 
B)  Self-actualized individuals are quite rare. 
C)  Self-actualization produces self-esteem. 
D)  Self-actualization is necessary for one to give and receive love. 
A)  Self-actualization is the inevitable outcome of healthy adult development. 
B)  Self-actualized individuals are quite rare. 
C)  Self-actualization produces self-esteem. 
D)  Self-actualization is necessary for one to give and receive love.

Question 5

Positive psychology traces is theoretical roots to the _________ and ________ approaches, because of its emphasis on _______ and _______, respectively.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist, humanist; application, self-actualization 
B)  functionalist, humanist; self-actualization, application 
C)  psychodynamic, humanist; the unconscious, self-actualization 
D)  functionalist, Gestalt; application, mental organization 
A)  functionalist, humanist; application, self-actualization 
B)  functionalist, humanist; self-actualization, application 
C)  psychodynamic, humanist; the unconscious, self-actualization 
D)  functionalist, Gestalt; application, mental organization

Question 6

Negative reinforcement is often confused with punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If a clock is analogous to the human mind, describe how structuralists and functionalists would vary in their research approaches and interests?

Accepted Answer

Structuralists would be primar

Question 8

Describe how the work of Aristotle influenced the development of psychology as a scientific discipline.

Accepted Answer

Promoting the empirical invest

Question 9

A clinical psychologist is the same as a psychiatrist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Dr. Bowen claims that inheritance exerts a strong influence on thought and behavior. Which of the following is the most specific claim you can make with some certainty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dr. Bowen is a behavioral geneticist. 
B)  Dr. Bowen is an evolutionary psychologist. 
C)  Dr. Bowen is a sociobiologist. 
D)  Dr. Bowen is a neuroscientist. 
A)  Dr. Bowen is a behavioral geneticist. 
B)  Dr. Bowen is an evolutionary psychologist. 
C)  Dr. Bowen is a sociobiologist. 
D)  Dr. Bowen is a neuroscientist.

Question 11

Which of the following statements best expresses the aim of the functionalist perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalism seeks to identify what the mind contains. 
B)  Functionalism seeks to determine the purpose of mental processes. 
C)  Functionalism seeks to determine how mental experience is organized 
D)  Functionalism seeks to understand the influence of the unconscious mind. 
A)  Functionalism seeks to identify what the mind contains. 
B)  Functionalism seeks to determine the purpose of mental processes. 
C)  Functionalism seeks to determine how mental experience is organized 
D)  Functionalism seeks to understand the influence of the unconscious mind.

Question 12

Which of the following best captures your text's conclusion regarding psychology's potential contribution to our knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychology will answer many complex questions about human nature. 
B)  Psychology will provide useful knowledge as it tries to address complex questions about human nature. 
C)  Psychology is unlikely to make much progress in addressing complex questions about human nature. 
D)  Psychology is too influenced by trends and fads to provide much lasting knowledge. 
A)  Psychology will answer many complex questions about human nature. 
B)  Psychology will provide useful knowledge as it tries to address complex questions about human nature. 
C)  Psychology is unlikely to make much progress in addressing complex questions about human nature. 
D)  Psychology is too influenced by trends and fads to provide much lasting knowledge.

Question 13

Which historical time period below is CORRECTLY matched with its relevance for the psychology's development?

Accepted Answer

A)  1400-1600 - Humans are viewed as machines subject to the laws of matter. 
B)  1800 -- Advances in education and communication have encouraged public interest in science. 
C)  1800s - Supernatural worldview fades. 
D)  late 1800s - Theory of evolution spurs interest in the origin of human behavior. 
A)  1400-1600 - Humans are viewed as machines subject to the laws of matter. 
B)  1800 -- Advances in education and communication have encouraged public interest in science. 
C)  1800s - Supernatural worldview fades. 
D)  late 1800s - Theory of evolution spurs interest in the origin of human behavior.

Question 14

Dr. Matthews examines the influence of video-game violence on aggressive behaviors among middle-school students. Dr. Matthews' work reflects the impact of which of the following behaviorists?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

By definition, what do psychologists study?

Accepted Answer

Behavior a

Question 16

What attribute of Greek culture was essential to forming intellectual dialogue that resulted in a flow of ideas?

Accepted Answer

Open, critical discu

Question 17

Which of the following mental health practitioners is CORRECTLY matched with a title?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dionne, who holds a Ph. D.degree -- psychiatrist 
B)  Everett, who has an M. D.degree - clinical psychologist 
C)  Fallon, who graduated with a Psy. D.degree - clinical psychologist 
D)  Garrett, who received an M. S. W degree - counseling psychologist 
A)  Dionne, who holds a Ph. D.degree -- psychiatrist 
B)  Everett, who has an M. D.degree - clinical psychologist 
C)  Fallon, who graduated with a Psy. D.degree - clinical psychologist 
D)  Garrett, who received an M. S. W degree - counseling psychologist

Question 18

Freud built his theory based on highly controlled, experimental procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Dr. McIntyre believes that psychology should focus investigation solely on the brain. Dr. Napolitano argues that psychology should develop its explanations of thought and behavior in isolation from social and technological forces, which change rapidly and unpredictably. Which psychological values do Drs. McIntyre and Napolitano seem not to share?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dr. McIntyre does not share a commitment to theory-driven work, while Dr. Napolitano does not endorse empirical research. 
B)  Dr. McIntyre does not endorse empirical research, while Dr. Napolitano does not share a commitment to theory-driven work. 
C)  Dr. McIntyre does not recognize the importance of context, while Dr. Napolitano does not accept multilevel analyses. 
D)  Dr. McIntyre does not accept multilevel analyses, while Dr. Napolitano does not recognize the importance of context. 
A)  Dr. McIntyre does not share a commitment to theory-driven work, while Dr. Napolitano does not endorse empirical research. 
B)  Dr. McIntyre does not endorse empirical research, while Dr. Napolitano does not share a commitment to theory-driven work. 
C)  Dr. McIntyre does not recognize the importance of context, while Dr. Napolitano does not accept multilevel analyses. 
D)  Dr. McIntyre does not accept multilevel analyses, while Dr. Napolitano does not recognize the importance of context.

Question 20

The advent of computer technology in the 1950s and 1960s spurred growth in the field of ________. More recently, advances in imaging have sparked the field of _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive psychology; neuroscience 
B)  neuroscience; cognitive psychology 
C)  experimental psychology; neuroscience 
D)  developmental psychology; neuroscience 
A)  cognitive psychology; neuroscience 
B)  neuroscience; cognitive psychology 
C)  experimental psychology; neuroscience 
D)  developmental psychology; neuroscience

Structuralism was criticized for failing to study animal behavior and abnormal behavior.

Artie organizes the binders in his office by color. This color-coding exemplifies the Gestalt principle of _______.

How is cognitive psychology different from cognitive neuroscience?

With respect to self-actualization, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Positive psychology traces is theoretical roots to the _____ and approaches, because of its emphasis on _ and _____, respectively.

Negative reinforcement is often confused with punishment.

If a clock is analogous to the human mind, describe how structuralists and functionalists would vary in their research approaches and interests?

Describe how the work of Aristotle influenced the development of psychology as a scientific discipline.

A clinical psychologist is the same as a psychiatrist.

Dr. Bowen claims that inheritance exerts a strong influence on thought and behavior. Which of the following is the most specific claim you can make with some certainty?

Which of the following statements best expresses the aim of the functionalist perspective?

Which of the following best captures your text's conclusion regarding psychology's potential contribution to our knowledge?

Which historical time period below is CORRECTLY matched with its relevance for the psychology's development?

Dr. Matthews examines the influence of video-game violence on aggressive behaviors among middle-school students. Dr. Matthews' work reflects the impact of which of the following behaviorists?

By definition, what do psychologists study?

What attribute of Greek culture was essential to forming intellectual dialogue that resulted in a flow of ideas?

Which of the following mental health practitioners is CORRECTLY matched with a title?

Freud built his theory based on highly controlled, experimental procedures.

The advent of computer technology in the 1950s and 1960s spurred growth in the field of . More recently, advances in imaging have sparked the field of _.

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

Exam 1: Psychology: Yesterday and Today

Structuralism was criticized for failing to study animal behavior and abnormal behavior.

Artie organizes the binders in his office by color. This color-coding exemplifies the Gestalt principle of _______.

How is cognitive psychology different from cognitive neuroscience?

With respect to self-actualization, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Positive psychology traces is theoretical roots to the _________ and ________ approaches, because of its emphasis on _______ and _______, respectively.

Negative reinforcement is often confused with punishment.

If a clock is analogous to the human mind, describe how structuralists and functionalists would vary in their research approaches and interests?

Describe how the work of Aristotle influenced the development of psychology as a scientific discipline.

A clinical psychologist is the same as a psychiatrist.

Dr. Bowen claims that inheritance exerts a strong influence on thought and behavior. Which of the following is the most specific claim you can make with some certainty?

Which of the following statements best expresses the aim of the functionalist perspective?

Which of the following best captures your text's conclusion regarding psychology's potential contribution to our knowledge?

Which historical time period below is CORRECTLY matched with its relevance for the psychology's development?

Dr. Matthews examines the influence of video-game violence on aggressive behaviors among middle-school students. Dr. Matthews' work reflects the impact of which of the following behaviorists?

By definition, what do psychologists study?

What attribute of Greek culture was essential to forming intellectual dialogue that resulted in a flow of ideas?

Which of the following mental health practitioners is CORRECTLY matched with a title?

Freud built his theory based on highly controlled, experimental procedures.

The advent of computer technology in the 1950s and 1960s spurred growth in the field of ________. More recently, advances in imaging have sparked the field of _________.

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

Positive psychology traces is theoretical roots to the _____ and approaches, because of its emphasis on _ and _____, respectively.

The advent of computer technology in the 1950s and 1960s spurred growth in the field of . More recently, advances in imaging have sparked the field of _.