Question 1

During World War II,many academic psychologists were pressed into service,mainly as

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A)  clinicians. 
B)  physicians. 
C)  teachers. 
D)  military leaders. 
A)  clinicians. 
B)  physicians. 
C)  teachers. 
D)  military leaders.

Question 2

The major departure of Freud's position from prevailing viewpoints around the early 1900s was that he

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A)  saw abnormal behavior as resulting from biological causes. 
B)  saw people as not fully aware of the forces that control their behavior. 
C)  proposed the existence of free will. 
D)  emphasized environmental forces on behavior. 
A)  saw abnormal behavior as resulting from biological causes. 
B)  saw people as not fully aware of the forces that control their behavior. 
C)  proposed the existence of free will. 
D)  emphasized environmental forces on behavior.

Question 3

Imagine that the editor of your local newspaper writes a column supporting a reduction in government intervention with a transfer of more rights to individual citizens.The editor bases this argument on the assumption that people are rational beings who will fulfill their maximum potential as long as others do not infringe on their basic human needs.This editor's views reflect those seen in

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A)  the evolutionary perspective. 
B)  the humanistic perspective. 
C)  the psychodynamic perspective. 
D)  the behavioral perspective. 
A)  the evolutionary perspective. 
B)  the humanistic perspective. 
C)  the psychodynamic perspective. 
D)  the behavioral perspective.

Question 4

Which of the following areas of research in psychology is concerned with assessing individual differences,developing tests,and developing new statistical techniques?

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A)  social psychology 
B)  psychometrics 
C)  cognitive psychology 
D)  physiological psychology 
A)  social psychology 
B)  psychometrics 
C)  cognitive psychology 
D)  physiological psychology

Question 5

Empiricism means scientists draw conclusions based on reasoning and logical inference.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The notion that the subject matter of psychology should be the scientific study of conscious experience is MOST closely linked with

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A)  William James. 
B)  Wilhelm Wundt. 
C)  Sigmund Freud. 
D)  John B. Watson. 
A)  William James. 
B)  Wilhelm Wundt. 
C)  Sigmund Freud. 
D)  John B. Watson.

Question 7

A lawyer who wanted to have expert witness testify at a hearing to determine whether or not his client was competent to stand trial would need to contact a psychologist whose specialty was

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A)  forensic psychology. 
B)  clinical neuropsychology. 
C)  psychometrics. 
D)  social psychology. 
A)  forensic psychology. 
B)  clinical neuropsychology. 
C)  psychometrics. 
D)  social psychology.

Question 8

One psychologist explains a phobia in terms of learning principles whereas another looks to the unconscious for an explanation.Given this scenario,which of the following conclusions is MOST accurate?

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A)  The two psychologists are using different theoretical perspectives. 
B)  Only one of the two psychologists can be correct. 
C)  Insufficient data have been collected to support either explanation. 
D)  The two psychologists are probably using different sociohistorical contexts. 
A)  The two psychologists are using different theoretical perspectives. 
B)  Only one of the two psychologists can be correct. 
C)  Insufficient data have been collected to support either explanation. 
D)  The two psychologists are probably using different sociohistorical contexts.

Question 9

Of all doctoral degrees awarded in the sciences and humanities,psychology accounts for about

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A)  5%. 
B)  9%. 
C)  20%. 
D)  50%. 
A)  5%. 
B)  9%. 
C)  20%. 
D)  50%.

Question 10

One of the main criticisms raised concerning both behaviorism and psychoanalytic theory is that these views are dehumanizing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Darwin's theory of natural selection had a significant influence on the development of

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

Question 12

Which psychological approach is often referred to as stimulus-response (S-R)psychology?

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A)  psychoanalytic theory 
B)  behaviorism 
C)  structuralism 
D)  evolutionary psychology 
A)  psychoanalytic theory 
B)  behaviorism 
C)  structuralism 
D)  evolutionary psychology

Question 13

A strict behaviorist would view nature as more important than nurture in determining an individual's observable responses to a given stimulus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

After leaving the academic field,Watson went on to exert great influence on the field of

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A)  anthropology 
B)  sports 
C)  evolutionary biology 
D)  advertising 
A)  anthropology 
B)  sports 
C)  evolutionary biology 
D)  advertising

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT listed in the textbook as a major area of research in psychology?

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A)  physiological psychology 
B)  cognitive psychology 
C)  industrial/organizational psychology 
D)  social psychology 
A)  physiological psychology 
B)  cognitive psychology 
C)  industrial/organizational psychology 
D)  social psychology

Question 16

Briefly summarize the basic tenets of evolutionary psychology.

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The central premise of the evo

Question 17

The school of psychology that takes the most positive view of human nature is

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A)  behaviorism. 
B)  functionalism. 
C)  humanism. 
D)  psychoanalysis. 
A)  behaviorism. 
B)  functionalism. 
C)  humanism. 
D)  psychoanalysis.

Question 18

Wilhelm Wundt believed the focus of psychology should be

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A)  questioning the nature of existence. 
B)  studying stimulus-response associations. 
C)  determining people's unconscious motivation for behavior. 
D)  examining people's awareness of their immediate experience. 
A)  questioning the nature of existence. 
B)  studying stimulus-response associations. 
C)  determining people's unconscious motivation for behavior. 
D)  examining people's awareness of their immediate experience.

Question 19

Humanists believe that people's behavior is governed by

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A)  their self-concepts. 
B)  unconscious sexual urges. 
C)  the outcomes of their responses. 
D)  biochemical processes. 
A)  their self-concepts. 
B)  unconscious sexual urges. 
C)  the outcomes of their responses. 
D)  biochemical processes.

Question 20

When faced with a major assignment such as a term paper it is a good idea to

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A)  set aside a large block of time (for example, an entire weekend) to devote to the assignment. 
B)  break the assignment down into smaller components. 
C)  start the assignment with a clear idea of your conclusion in mind. 
D)  postpone beginning the assignment until shortly before the due date in order to incorporate information from the instructor's lectures into the project. 
A)  set aside a large block of time (for example, an entire weekend) to devote to the assignment. 
B)  break the assignment down into smaller components. 
C)  start the assignment with a clear idea of your conclusion in mind. 
D)  postpone beginning the assignment until shortly before the due date in order to incorporate information from the instructor's lectures into the project.

During World War II,many academic psychologists were pressed into service,mainly as

The major departure of Freud's position from prevailing viewpoints around the early 1900s was that he

Which of the following areas of research in psychology is concerned with assessing individual differences,developing tests,and developing new statistical techniques?

Empiricism means scientists draw conclusions based on reasoning and logical inference.

The notion that the subject matter of psychology should be the scientific study of conscious experience is MOST closely linked with

A lawyer who wanted to have expert witness testify at a hearing to determine whether or not his client was competent to stand trial would need to contact a psychologist whose specialty was

One psychologist explains a phobia in terms of learning principles whereas another looks to the unconscious for an explanation.Given this scenario,which of the following conclusions is MOST accurate?

Of all doctoral degrees awarded in the sciences and humanities,psychology accounts for about

One of the main criticisms raised concerning both behaviorism and psychoanalytic theory is that these views are dehumanizing.

Darwin's theory of natural selection had a significant influence on the development of

Which psychological approach is often referred to as stimulus-response (S-R)psychology?

A strict behaviorist would view nature as more important than nurture in determining an individual's observable responses to a given stimulus.

After leaving the academic field,Watson went on to exert great influence on the field of

Which of the following is NOT listed in the textbook as a major area of research in psychology?

Briefly summarize the basic tenets of evolutionary psychology.

The school of psychology that takes the most positive view of human nature is

Wilhelm Wundt believed the focus of psychology should be

Humanists believe that people's behavior is governed by

When faced with a major assignment such as a term paper it is a good idea to

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Exam 1: The Evolution of Psychology

During World War II,many academic psychologists were pressed into service,mainly as

The major departure of Freud's position from prevailing viewpoints around the early 1900s was that he

Which of the following areas of research in psychology is concerned with assessing individual differences,developing tests,and developing new statistical techniques?

Empiricism means scientists draw conclusions based on reasoning and logical inference.

The notion that the subject matter of psychology should be the scientific study of conscious experience is MOST closely linked with

A lawyer who wanted to have expert witness testify at a hearing to determine whether or not his client was competent to stand trial would need to contact a psychologist whose specialty was

One psychologist explains a phobia in terms of learning principles whereas another looks to the unconscious for an explanation.Given this scenario,which of the following conclusions is MOST accurate?

Of all doctoral degrees awarded in the sciences and humanities,psychology accounts for about

One of the main criticisms raised concerning both behaviorism and psychoanalytic theory is that these views are dehumanizing.

Darwin's theory of natural selection had a significant influence on the development of

Which psychological approach is often referred to as stimulus-response (S-R)psychology?

A strict behaviorist would view nature as more important than nurture in determining an individual's observable responses to a given stimulus.

After leaving the academic field,Watson went on to exert great influence on the field of

Which of the following is NOT listed in the textbook as a major area of research in psychology?

Briefly summarize the basic tenets of evolutionary psychology.

The school of psychology that takes the most positive view of human nature is

Wilhelm Wundt believed the focus of psychology should be

Humanists believe that people's behavior is governed by

When faced with a major assignment such as a term paper it is a good idea to

The Research Enterprise in Psychology

The Biological Bases of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Variations in Consciousness

Learning

Human Memory

Language and Thought

Intelligence and Psychological Testing

Motivation and Emotion

Human Development Across the Life Span

Personality

Social Behavior

Stress,Coping,and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Statistical Methods

Industrial organizational Psychology

Psychology and Environmental Sustainability: Conservation Psychology

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