Exam 1: Psychology: the Science of Behaviour

The psychological perspective that focuses on the role of the external environment in influencing and affecting our actions is called the

In the Jumbled-Word Challenge example in the textbook, the claim is made that the research was conducted at Cambridge but no reference information is provided. This is an illustration of which thinking critically step offered in evaluating the research?

A central belief of the dualism position is that it suggests

Which of the following statements about basic and applied research is true?

Which of the following approaches to psychology LEAST reflects the cognitive perspective?

When Karl Lashley investigated the brain mechanisms involved in learning, he

During his sessions, Dr. Brown discusses with his patients their conscious motives, choices, and discovering their full potential. Dr. Brown conducts therapy from what type of perspective?

Some of the ideas from functionalism live on in what more modern approach to psychology?

Jane Goodall created one of the most trailblazing studies of primates in modern times when she dwelled with Tanzanian chimps to observe their behavior. Dr. Goodall's goal was to __________ chimps' behaviour.

The field of psychology tends to favour the use of direct observation over reasoning as a means of gaining knowledge about behaviour.

Positive psychology movement was discussed in the context of the behavioural perspective.

In the 1960s, psychologists conducted a study at a summer camp for 11-year old boys. These researchers in the "Robbers Cave" experiment thought that if they created conditions in which the two groups of boys had to cooperate, then there would be less hostility between the groups. The "Robbers Cave" study showed that conflict between groups could be decreased by making the groups dependent upon one another to cooperate. This finding is an illustration of which goal of psychology?

Professor Royce studies how structures in the brain change over time by using fMRI scans. His research covers two areas of psychology, the

A criticism of the evolutionary approach is that it places too much emphasis on cultural factors.

How does the level-of-analysis framework address the issue of whether our behaviour is primarily shaped by nature or nurture?

Which of the following is most consistent with evolutionary psychology?

Professor Janis considers humans as free agents seeking to understand self. Which of the major perspectives does Professor Janis follow?

Steve is working toward a career in investment banking. Although he dates interesting women, marriage is not one of Steve's goals. He is content to remain single and has no interest in having children. His parents are so upset by his lack of "paternal instinct" that he has been ostracized from his family. Steve's co-workers think he will change his mind and want children eventually. If we look at the three levels of analysis, we can say that the pressures from Steve's family fall at the ________________ level.

A psychologist is being interviewed on a local news program regarding the recent problems with school violence. The psychologist suggests that we need to change the environments in which our children are being raised by reinforcing the behaviours we would like to see our children demonstrate. This psychologist is most likely associated with which psychological perspective?

Who among the following individuals is a representative of the early school of psychology known as structuralism?