Exam 1: Introduction to the Science of Psychology

Meghan says to Jamal,"Instead of trying to break down consciousness into little pieces,we should look at it from the whole perspective.Like how people experience a full motion movie from thousands of still pictures.That is what's important to know!" Meghan clearly supports the work of ____ psychologists.

Although Kwan Li loves his family and friends,he believes that his own beliefs and dreams are the most important things determining his future.He is willing to compete with others to realize his potential.Kwan Li has most likely been socialized in a(n)____ culture.

Sue wants to quit smoking,but she cannot seem to kick the addiction.A psychologist who takes a____ approach might tell Sue that she keeps smoking because her brain is chemically dependent on the drug.

Dr.Vance is attempting to discover where emotional experience is localized in the brain by using brain imaging technology.Dr.Vance works in the subfield of ____ psychology.

Roger and Amanda are attempting to define consciousness."What is consciousness? What does consciousness consist of?" asks Roger.Amanda says,"I think it would be more helpful to think about the purpose of consciousness.For example,how does it help us adapt to our environment?" Roger takes a____ approach to defining consciousness,while Amanda takes a____ approach.

J.B.,a tennis player,finds it difficult to concentrate when playing against a higher ranked opponent.Whom should J.B.hire to help him focus his attention?

A psychologist who wants to know what relaxation techniques improve athletic ability is most likely a(n)____ psychologist.

Dr.Dare works with children who are truant from school.When students attend class,she gives them tokens to be redeemed for candy at the end of the day.Dr.Dare is using the ____ approach.

A psychologist with a humanistic approach would state that behavior is driven by ____.

An advertising campaign aimed at getting consumers to buy a product because it will make them different from others would probably be most successful in ____ cultures.

A person from a collectivist culture just made a big play in a sporting event that allowed that person's team to win.What behavior will that person most likely perform after the win?

Greg believes that conscious experience (what people think and feel)cannot be studied scientifically.Which approach to consciousness does Greg represent?

Which statementwould be most likely to be spoken by a member of a collectivist culture?

"Anything that cannot be observed and measured directly is not worth studying." Which psychologists are most likely to agree with this statement?

Keith believes that his behavior reflects his unconscious struggles to satisfy his desires for sex and food and the need to abide by the restrictions of society.His roommate thinks his behavior reflects an excessive amount of hormones.Keith's approach regarding his behavior is ____,and his roommate has a(n)____ approach.

A high profile murder has taken place in the town of Rolling River.At the criminal trial,a ____psychologist testifies that the defendant fits the profile for the crime committed.

The tasks of a(n)____ psychologist include improving supervisors' leadership skills,creating maximum-efficiency work groups,and suggesting other research-based programs designed to increase efficiency.

Dr.O'Bryan works with children,trying to understand the changes that occur in their play activities as they grow older.Dr.O'Bryan is a(n)____ psychologist.

Ogun was constantly fearful and tense.He went to a psychiatrist to receive treatment.Although Ogun expected to talk his problems over with the psychiatrist,the doctor talked only briefly to Ogun and prescribed a pill to help him relax.The doctor was treating Ogun with a ____ approach.

Brad is having difficulty finding time to study.He goes to a counselor and they talk about Brad's perceptions of his study habits.The counselor emphasizes that it is Brad's decision about whether and when to study.She stresses that Brad is a resourceful person and will be able to solve his study problem.Brad's counselor isemphasizing the ____ approach to psychotherapy.