Question 1

Memory,perception,learning,intelligence,language,and problem solving are all areas that are of particular interest to a __________ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

A)  humanistic 
B)  cognitive 
C)  industrial/organizational 
D)  evolutionary 
A)  humanistic 
B)  cognitive 
C)  industrial/organizational 
D)  evolutionary

Question 2

Modern approaches to psychology __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are becoming more and more mutually exclusive of each other. 
B)  have become more and more dominated by behavioral and biological approaches. 
C)  have become increasingly dominated by Freudian and mentalistic approaches. 
D)  tend to complement each other, with each approach contributing in its own way to our understanding of human behavior. 
A)  are becoming more and more mutually exclusive of each other. 
B)  have become more and more dominated by behavioral and biological approaches. 
C)  have become increasingly dominated by Freudian and mentalistic approaches. 
D)  tend to complement each other, with each approach contributing in its own way to our understanding of human behavior.

Question 3

A psychiatrist is an academic psychologist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In 1879 in Germany,the first psychological laboratory was developed by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Edward Titchener 
B)  Sigmund Freud 
C)  Max Wertheimer 
D)  Wilhelm Wundt 
A)  Edward Titchener 
B)  Sigmund Freud 
C)  Max Wertheimer 
D)  Wilhelm Wundt

Question 5

What was the primary reason for the formation of the Association for Psychological Science (APS)in 1988?

Accepted Answer

A)  Several members of the American Psychological Association felt that the APA had allowed too many international members into the organization, so the APS was formed specifically for North American psychologists to join. 
B)  The American Psychological Association was primarily geared toward clinical psychologists, so the APS was geared toward more science- and research-focused psychologists. 
C)  Because the American Psychological Association had grown so large, it began charging yearly membership dues that some members resented. The APS was formed as a "free membership" professional organization. 
D)  The American Psychological Association began lobbying politicians for specific social reforms, and some members felt that this was counter to the goals of the association. They formed the APS as a "political neutral ground" where science would not have to do battle with politics. 
A)  Several members of the American Psychological Association felt that the APA had allowed too many international members into the organization, so the APS was formed specifically for North American psychologists to join. 
B)  The American Psychological Association was primarily geared toward clinical psychologists, so the APS was geared toward more science- and research-focused psychologists. 
C)  Because the American Psychological Association had grown so large, it began charging yearly membership dues that some members resented. The APS was formed as a "free membership" professional organization. 
D)  The American Psychological Association began lobbying politicians for specific social reforms, and some members felt that this was counter to the goals of the association. They formed the APS as a "political neutral ground" where science would not have to do battle with politics.

Question 6

Maggie was sent to the school psychologist for an intelligence test.Based on the results of that test,it was decided that she would do well in the gifted child program.This is an example of which goal of psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Describing behavior 
B)  Explaining behavior 
C)  Predicting behavior 
D)  Controlling behavior 
A)  Describing behavior 
B)  Explaining behavior 
C)  Predicting behavior 
D)  Controlling behavior

Question 7

The most popular specialty in the field of psychology is counseling psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Margot spends her time at work doing several different tasks.In a given week,she might divide her time equally between supervising and teaching students,completing administrative tasks,and carrying out psychological research.In which area of psychology is Margot most likely employed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinical psychology 
B)  Academic psychology 
C)  Organizational psychology 
D)  Applied psychology 
A)  Clinical psychology 
B)  Academic psychology 
C)  Organizational psychology 
D)  Applied psychology

Question 9

Dr.Andropov has been a licensed and practicing psychologist in New York for 15 years.He is frustrated by the fact that his clients have to go to another professional whenever they need a prescription for psychotropic medication.He has decided that he doesn't want to keep practicing this way,so he tells his wife "Pack your bags.We're moving to ___________ so that I can start writing prescriptions after consulting with a psychiatrist."

Accepted Answer

A)  New Mexico 
B)  Oregon 
C)  Massachusetts 
D)  Louisiana 
A)  New Mexico 
B)  Oregon 
C)  Massachusetts 
D)  Louisiana

Question 10

Which approach to psychology focuses on self-esteem,self-expression,and individual potential?

Accepted Answer

A)  Positive psychology 
B)  Humanistic psychology 
C)  Evolutionary psychology 
D)  Behavioral psychology 
A)  Positive psychology 
B)  Humanistic psychology 
C)  Evolutionary psychology 
D)  Behavioral psychology

Question 11

You are a psychologist who is a devout follower of the work of B.F.Skinner.Your young child is trying to learn how to tie her shoes,and in order to help her you give her an M&M every time she gets one step closer to her goal.This strategy - the use of __________ - is the basis of Skinner's theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  reinforcement 
B)  unconscious bolsters 
C)  developmental scaffolds 
D)  unconditional stimuli 
A)  reinforcement 
B)  unconscious bolsters 
C)  developmental scaffolds 
D)  unconditional stimuli

Question 12

Modern psychotherapy developed primarily from the theories and ideas of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Carl Jung 
B)  Sigmund Freud 
C)  Max Wertheimer 
D)  Phil McGraw 
A)  Carl Jung 
B)  Sigmund Freud 
C)  Max Wertheimer 
D)  Phil McGraw

Question 13

A boy is taught to fear a rat by pairing the rat with a frightening noise.This is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  modeling. 
B)  shaping. 
C)  social learning. 
D)  conditioning. 
A)  modeling. 
B)  shaping. 
C)  social learning. 
D)  conditioning.

Question 14

Dr.Hendricks conducts a thorough experimental investigation into the effects of alcohol consumption on the driving ability of college students.He concludes that even small amounts of alcohol - less than would make a person legally intoxicated - can still have very serious effects on one's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.According to the scientific method,what should Dr.Hendricks do with his conclusions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Report the findings by publishing in a scholarly journal or presenting at a research conference. 
B)  Make sure to tell his students that alcohol is not safe, so that his research can potentially save lives. 
C)  Hold onto his findings until he has conducted the same experiment several more times to verify his findings. 
D)  Contact the local newspaper so that he can let the general public know what he found. 
A)  Report the findings by publishing in a scholarly journal or presenting at a research conference. 
B)  Make sure to tell his students that alcohol is not safe, so that his research can potentially save lives. 
C)  Hold onto his findings until he has conducted the same experiment several more times to verify his findings. 
D)  Contact the local newspaper so that he can let the general public know what he found.

Question 15

How many different professional specialty divisions currently exist in the American Psychological Association?

Accepted Answer

A)  24 
B)  56 
C)  67 
D)  80 
A)  24 
B)  56 
C)  67 
D)  80

Question 16

In the United States,only medical doctors can write prescriptions for psychotropic medication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The very last step of the scientific method is to

Accepted Answer

A)  Conduct background research. 
B)  Test your hypothesis. 
C)  Generate a theory. 
D)  Report you results. 
A)  Conduct background research. 
B)  Test your hypothesis. 
C)  Generate a theory. 
D)  Report you results.

Question 18

The view that knowledge originates through experience is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  scientology 
B)  structuralism 
C)  empiricism 
D)  functionalism 
A)  scientology 
B)  structuralism 
C)  empiricism 
D)  functionalism

Question 19

A researcher might choose to conduct her/his experiment several times to make sure	
that their results were not due to chance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The ideas that mental associations allow us to benefit from experiences and that consciousness should be studied in terms of how it allows us to adapt to our environments are central to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism. 
B)  structuralism. 
C)  pragmatism. 
D)  behaviorism. 
A)  functionalism. 
B)  structuralism. 
C)  pragmatism. 
D)  behaviorism.

Memory,perception,learning,intelligence,language,and problem solving are all areas that are of particular interest to a __________ psychologist.

Modern approaches to psychology __________.

A psychiatrist is an academic psychologist.

In 1879 in Germany,the first psychological laboratory was developed by __________.

What was the primary reason for the formation of the Association for Psychological Science (APS)in 1988?

Maggie was sent to the school psychologist for an intelligence test.Based on the results of that test,it was decided that she would do well in the gifted child program.This is an example of which goal of psychology?

The most popular specialty in the field of psychology is counseling psychology.

Margot spends her time at work doing several different tasks.In a given week,she might divide her time equally between supervising and teaching students,completing administrative tasks,and carrying out psychological research.In which area of psychology is Margot most likely employed?

Which approach to psychology focuses on self-esteem,self-expression,and individual potential?

You are a psychologist who is a devout follower of the work of B.F.Skinner.Your young child is trying to learn how to tie her shoes,and in order to help her you give her an M&M every time she gets one step closer to her goal.This strategy - the use of __________ - is the basis of Skinner's theory.

Modern psychotherapy developed primarily from the theories and ideas of __________.

A boy is taught to fear a rat by pairing the rat with a frightening noise.This is an example of __________.

How many different professional specialty divisions currently exist in the American Psychological Association?

In the United States,only medical doctors can write prescriptions for psychotropic medication.

The very last step of the scientific method is to

The view that knowledge originates through experience is called __________.

A researcher might choose to conduct her/his experiment several times to make sure that their results were not due to chance.

The ideas that mental associations allow us to benefit from experiences and that consciousness should be studied in terms of how it allows us to adapt to our environments are central to __________.

Research Methods

The Human Brain

Genetics and Evolution

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Human Development I: Physical, Cognitive, and Language Development

Sex and Gender

Human Development II: Social Development

Emotion and Motivation

Social Psychology

Health and Stress

Personality and Individual Differences

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

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Exam 1: Introduction

Memory,perception,learning,intelligence,language,and problem solving are all areas that are of particular interest to a __________ psychologist.

Modern approaches to psychology __________.

A psychiatrist is an academic psychologist.

In 1879 in Germany,the first psychological laboratory was developed by __________.

What was the primary reason for the formation of the Association for Psychological Science (APS)in 1988?

Maggie was sent to the school psychologist for an intelligence test.Based on the results of that test,it was decided that she would do well in the gifted child program.This is an example of which goal of psychology?

The most popular specialty in the field of psychology is counseling psychology.

Margot spends her time at work doing several different tasks.In a given week,she might divide her time equally between supervising and teaching students,completing administrative tasks,and carrying out psychological research.In which area of psychology is Margot most likely employed?

Which approach to psychology focuses on self-esteem,self-expression,and individual potential?

You are a psychologist who is a devout follower of the work of B.F.Skinner.Your young child is trying to learn how to tie her shoes,and in order to help her you give her an M&M every time she gets one step closer to her goal.This strategy - the use of __________ - is the basis of Skinner's theory.

Modern psychotherapy developed primarily from the theories and ideas of __________.

A boy is taught to fear a rat by pairing the rat with a frightening noise.This is an example of __________.

How many different professional specialty divisions currently exist in the American Psychological Association?

In the United States,only medical doctors can write prescriptions for psychotropic medication.

The very last step of the scientific method is to

The view that knowledge originates through experience is called __________.

A researcher might choose to conduct her/his experiment several times to make sure that their results were not due to chance.

The ideas that mental associations allow us to benefit from experiences and that consciousness should be studied in terms of how it allows us to adapt to our environments are central to __________.

Research Methods

The Human Brain

Genetics and Evolution

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Human Development I: Physical, Cognitive, and Language Development

Sex and Gender

Human Development II: Social Development

Emotion and Motivation

Social Psychology

Health and Stress

Personality and Individual Differences

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

Filters