Exam 1: Introduction to the Science of Psychology

Tim is telling his parents about his classes this semester.One of his classes,Introductory Psychology,has made him think about becoming a psychologist.His parents ask him what exactly it is that psychologists do.Tim could best answer this by stating that all psychologists are involved in _____ some aspect of behavior and mental processes.

Dr.Branaman's study investigates the relationship between offices with large windows and workers' productivity.Dr.Branaman is most likely a(n)____ psychologist.

Cicely is trying to prevent teenage inner-city boys from joining gangs.She has set up a program in the boys' neighborhood to teach job skills.Cicely is most likely a ____ psychologist.

Your friend Isha never complains about being lonely but often expresses her worries about being rejected by her network of friends and family.Her attitudes are typical of someone raised in a(n)____ country.

Psychologists in which subfield would be most interested in researching changes in human behavioral,emotional,and mental processes over time?

Dr.Foust studies the causes and treatment of schizophrenia.Dr.Foust is most likely a(n)__________ psychologist.

José is interested in using computers to model how people process information when making decisions about employee performance.José follows the ____ approach in psychology.

Barry is looking for a journal article on childhood resilience that supports the biological approach to psychology.Which keyword(s)will be most helpful to Barry in his search?

A psychologist whose primary research interest is in studying the relationship between mental information processing and overt behavior would most likely be associated with which approach to psychology?

Hank the hummingbird has been isolated since birth.When he is released into the company of an attractive female hummingbird,he almost immediately begins the courtship ritual.Hank's behavior shows that ____.

Camara just took a test that attempts to identify people who are likely to be honest and trustworthy employees.Camara's test was most likely created by a____ psychologist.

When looking at his newborn son,Justin says to his wife,Natalie,"Just think.He is a totally blank slate.We can shape him with strict discipline and rewards." Natalie says,"No,he was born innately good.All we need to do is to help him fulfill his growth potential." Justin has a(n)____ approach,while Natalie has a(n)____ approach.

Carla is a psychologist who studies the mental processes of people as they are presented information about new policies for environmental conservation.She studies how the new information is taken in,how it is processed,and how it changes people's perceptions of conservation methods.Carla most likely takes the ____ approach to psychology.

The old saying that "the nail that stands up gets pounded down" most likely developed in a ____ culture.

You are marooned on a tropical island with a dangerous criminal.In your suitcase are four books written by psychologists.If you believe that the criminal's behavior was mostly the result of unconscious conflicts within his mind,which author should you choose to best elaborate on this idea?

A commercial tells Mary to "Be all that you can be!" This statement most closely mirrors the philosophy of the ____ approach.

Ben believes very strongly in being competitive and doing what is necessary for his own goals.He sees himself as being an important business leader one day.Ben is most likely a(n)____.

An industrial and organizational psychologist doing cross-cultural work finds that in Australia,the workers have the highest job satisfaction when they are rewarded for accomplishing more and better-quality work than their co-workers.Australia probably has a(n)____ culture.

Congratulations! You have been hired to teach psychology at the university.During the first week of classes,a student stops by your office and tells you,"I'm thinking of becoming a psychology major,but I don't think I want to be a therapist.What else can I do with a psychology degree?" Briefly summarize four of the many options available.

Imagine you are watching the news with four psychologists,each of whom takes a different approach to psychology (biological,behavioral,psychodynamic,cognitive).After the lead storyends,you ask,"What would make someone do something horrible and violent like that?" How would each psychologist respond to your question?