Exam 1: What Is Psychology

Which of the following is one of the critical-thinking guidelines described in the textbook?

_______________ argued that searching for building blocks of experience was a waste of time because the brain and the mind are constantly changing.

Sam, a business-owner, sought the help of a friend to find out which employees were likely to be loyal and honest if hired. The friend examined the bumps on the heads of all applicants and gave Sam a list of the employees he should hire. Sam's friend is a _______________.

Dr. Lyons studies the impact of societal norms and values on human decision-making behaviour. It is most likely that she endorses which of the following psychological approaches?

What is the difference between basic research and applied research?

Which of the following modern psychological perspectives most resembles functionalism?

One reason why people in the general public are often confused about what psychologists do is that:

_______________ first broadened the field of psychology to include the study of children, animals, religious experiences, and the "stream of consciousness."

_______________ combine elements of behaviourism with research on thoughts, values, expectations, and intentions and believe that people learn not only by adapting their behaviour to the environment, but also by observing and imitating others.

Which of the following is a theory of personality and a method of psychotherapy emphasizing unconscious motives and conflicts?

_______________ psychologists design and evaluate tests of mental abilities, aptitudes, interests, and personality.

In the description of biological psychology, researchers note that evolutionary psychology follows in the tradition of functionalism. Integrate your knowledge of Chapters 1 and 3, providing supportive evidence for this statement.

Yukiko calls herself a psychologist and provides therapy in Manitoba. What educational requirements must Yukiko have?

Which of the following helps explain why so many people go to psychics?

The authors point out that people may be a little "fuzzy" about psychological careers because psychologists contribute to their communities in so many different ways. Describe three ways in which psychologists make these contributions.

One common form of oversimplification is argument by anecdote. Explain this type of critical thinking error. Create your own example of an argument by anecdote.

The founder of functionalism was:

Jasper is researching the origins of the Canadian Psychological Association. He discovered that the association was formed to:

Which modern psychological perspective focuses on how people reason, remember, understand language, and solve problems?

A(n) _______________ is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental disorders and takes a more biological approach than other psychotherapists.