Question 1

Applied psychology is the study of psychological issues in order to seek knowledge for its own sake rather than for its practical application.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The professional activities of psychologists fall into three broad categories. Describe and give examples of each of these three types of professional activities.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following key points.
* Psychologists teach and do research in a variety of pure and applied areas in colleges and universities.
* Psychologists provide mental-health services (e.g., clinical and counselling psychologists) in settings such as private practice, mental-health clinics, and hospitals.
* Psychologists conduct research and apply the findings of psychology in nonacademic settings such as business, sports, government, law, and the military.

Question 3

Dr. Mannisto is a behaviourist who is studying the causes of excessive violence among some hockey players. She is likely to consider whether:

Accepted Answer

A)  the more aggressive players have experienced brain injuries. 
B)  there is a reward for players who engage in excessive violence. 
C)  the more aggressive players experienced emotional abuse in childhood. 
D)  the cultural values and rules have shaped hockey players to become more violent than in the past. 
A)  the more aggressive players have experienced brain injuries. 
B)  there is a reward for players who engage in excessive violence. 
C)  the more aggressive players experienced emotional abuse in childhood. 
D)  the cultural values and rules have shaped hockey players to become more violent than in the past. B

Question 4

Critical thinkers analyze their assumptions. Which of the following critical-thinking errors illustrates that the speaker has not analyzed his or her assumptions?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Men are less emotional than women-it is part of a man's basic nature to be logical rather than emotional." 
B)  "I don't want to see that movie-my roommate said that it was so boring she left the theatre before it ended." 
C)  "What do you mean you don't know why I'm getting these headaches-you're a doctor, so find the problem and fix it!" 
D)  "How can you be a professor of psychology if you don't know what causes a person to develop schizophrenia?" 
A)  "Men are less emotional than women-it is part of a man's basic nature to be logical rather than emotional." 
B)  "I don't want to see that movie-my roommate said that it was so boring she left the theatre before it ended." 
C)  "What do you mean you don't know why I'm getting these headaches-you're a doctor, so find the problem and fix it!" 
D)  "How can you be a professor of psychology if you don't know what causes a person to develop schizophrenia?"

Question 5

Research psychologists who examine the effect of employee morale on workplace productivity would be considered a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  educational psychologist. 
B)  developmental psychologist. 
C)  industrial-organizational psychologist. 
D)  psychometric psychologist. 
A)  educational psychologist. 
B)  developmental psychologist. 
C)  industrial-organizational psychologist. 
D)  psychometric psychologist.

Question 6

Match these job descriptions with the appropriate type of psychologist.
-They study how people change and grow over time-physically, mentally, and socially.

Accepted Answer

A) industrial-organizational psychologists 
B) psychometric psychologists 
C) developmental psychologists 
D) educational psychologists 
E) experimental psychologists 
A) industrial-organizational psychologists 
B) psychometric psychologists 
C) developmental psychologists 
D) educational psychologists 
E) experimental psychologists

Question 7

A psychologist is interested in developing a new personality test that will yield information about a person's happiness and optimism. It is MOST likely that this psychologist is a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  experimental psychologist. 
B)  developmental psychologist. 
C)  industrial-organizational psychologist. 
D)  psychometric psychologist. 
A)  experimental psychologist. 
B)  developmental psychologist. 
C)  industrial-organizational psychologist. 
D)  psychometric psychologist.

Question 8

Most clinical psychologists in Canada have a:

Accepted Answer

A)  PhD. 
B)  EdD. 
C)  PsyD. 
D)  MA. 
A)  PhD. 
B)  EdD. 
C)  PsyD. 
D)  MA.

Question 9

In the description of biological psychology found in Chapter 1, the authors note that evolutionary psychology follows in the tradition of functionalism. Integrate your knowledge of Chapter 1 and Chapter 3, providing supportive evidence for this statement.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 10

As one of Wilhelm Wundt's trained introspectors, Hackett just participated in a 1.5 second experiment. According to our text, reporting his inner experiences of the experiment would take Hackett about:

Accepted Answer

A)  2 minutes. 
B)  20 minutes. 
C)  20 hours. 
D)  2 days. 
A)  2 minutes. 
B)  20 minutes. 
C)  20 hours. 
D)  2 days.

Question 11

Which modern psychological perspective focuses on bodily events and their effects on behaviour, feelings, and thoughts?

Accepted Answer

A)  the biological perspective 
B)  the cognitive perspective 
C)  the evolutionary perspective 
D)  the psychodynamic perspective 
A)  the biological perspective 
B)  the cognitive perspective 
C)  the evolutionary perspective 
D)  the psychodynamic perspective

Question 12

What is the focus of "positive psychology"?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the

Question 13

Many people don't realize that just as the body needs exercise to stay in shape, clear thinking requires effort and practice. Name and give an example of each of the eight guidelines to critical thinking.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 14

A researcher who is investigating the possibility that some mental illnesses have a genetic basis is most likely being guided by the ________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  sociocultural 
B)  biological 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  learning 
A)  sociocultural 
B)  biological 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  learning

Question 15

Discuss the reasons why humanism developed in the 1960s.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 16

Early psychologists who emphasized how behaviour helps an organism adapt to its environment were known as psychoanalysts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The first psychological laboratory was officially established by the Austrian physician Joseph Gall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A critical thinker would be LEAST likely to exclaim in the heat of an argument:

Accepted Answer

A)  "Haven't you given thought to all the other possibilities?" 
B)  "That is hard for me to believe, where did you hear it?" 
C)  "I'm willing to search for a creative solution if you are!" 
D)  "That is my opinion and nothing is going to change it!" 
A)  "Haven't you given thought to all the other possibilities?" 
B)  "That is hard for me to believe, where did you hear it?" 
C)  "I'm willing to search for a creative solution if you are!" 
D)  "That is my opinion and nothing is going to change it!"

Question 19

Licensed clinical social workers typically treat general problems in adjustment and family conflicts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

At the close of the nineteenth century, Gerhard is excited to find that he has been accepted for training in the psychology laboratory of Wilhelm Wundt. It is likely that Gerhard will be trained to:

Accepted Answer

A)  analyze how to break down his sensations into their most basic elements. 
B)  determine the function or purpose of a particular human behaviour. 
C)  listen intently while individuals tell him of their depression or nervousness. 
D)  carefully feel the bumps on a person's head in order to determine her or his character traits. 
A)  analyze how to break down his sensations into their most basic elements. 
B)  determine the function or purpose of a particular human behaviour. 
C)  listen intently while individuals tell him of their depression or nervousness. 
D)  carefully feel the bumps on a person's head in order to determine her or his character traits.

Applied psychology is the study of psychological issues in order to seek knowledge for its own sake rather than for its practical application.

The professional activities of psychologists fall into three broad categories. Describe and give examples of each of these three types of professional activities.

Dr. Mannisto is a behaviourist who is studying the causes of excessive violence among some hockey players. She is likely to consider whether:

Critical thinkers analyze their assumptions. Which of the following critical-thinking errors illustrates that the speaker has not analyzed his or her assumptions?

Research psychologists who examine the effect of employee morale on workplace productivity would be considered a/an:

Match these job descriptions with the appropriate type of psychologist. -They study how people change and grow over time-physically, mentally, and socially.

A psychologist is interested in developing a new personality test that will yield information about a person's happiness and optimism. It is MOST likely that this psychologist is a/an:

Most clinical psychologists in Canada have a:

In the description of biological psychology found in Chapter 1, the authors note that evolutionary psychology follows in the tradition of functionalism. Integrate your knowledge of Chapter 1 and Chapter 3, providing supportive evidence for this statement.

As one of Wilhelm Wundt's trained introspectors, Hackett just participated in a 1.5 second experiment. According to our text, reporting his inner experiences of the experiment would take Hackett about:

Which modern psychological perspective focuses on bodily events and their effects on behaviour, feelings, and thoughts?

What is the focus of "positive psychology"?

Many people don't realize that just as the body needs exercise to stay in shape, clear thinking requires effort and practice. Name and give an example of each of the eight guidelines to critical thinking.

A researcher who is investigating the possibility that some mental illnesses have a genetic basis is most likely being guided by the ________ perspective.

Discuss the reasons why humanism developed in the 1960s.

Early psychologists who emphasized how behaviour helps an organism adapt to its environment were known as psychoanalysts.

The first psychological laboratory was officially established by the Austrian physician Joseph Gall.

A critical thinker would be LEAST likely to exclaim in the heat of an argument:

Licensed clinical social workers typically treat general problems in adjustment and family conflicts.

At the close of the nineteenth century, Gerhard is excited to find that he has been accepted for training in the psychology laboratory of Wilhelm Wundt. It is likely that Gerhard will be trained to:

How Psychologists Do Research

Genes, Evolution, and Environment

The Brain: Source of Mind and Self

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

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Exam 1: What Is Psychology

Applied psychology is the study of psychological issues in order to seek knowledge for its own sake rather than for its practical application.

The professional activities of psychologists fall into three broad categories. Describe and give examples of each of these three types of professional activities.

Dr. Mannisto is a behaviourist who is studying the causes of excessive violence among some hockey players. She is likely to consider whether:

Critical thinkers analyze their assumptions. Which of the following critical-thinking errors illustrates that the speaker has not analyzed his or her assumptions?

Research psychologists who examine the effect of employee morale on workplace productivity would be considered a/an:

Match these job descriptions with the appropriate type of psychologist. -They study how people change and grow over time-physically, mentally, and socially.

A psychologist is interested in developing a new personality test that will yield information about a person's happiness and optimism. It is MOST likely that this psychologist is a/an:

Most clinical psychologists in Canada have a:

In the description of biological psychology found in Chapter 1, the authors note that evolutionary psychology follows in the tradition of functionalism. Integrate your knowledge of Chapter 1 and Chapter 3, providing supportive evidence for this statement.

As one of Wilhelm Wundt's trained introspectors, Hackett just participated in a 1.5 second experiment. According to our text, reporting his inner experiences of the experiment would take Hackett about:

Which modern psychological perspective focuses on bodily events and their effects on behaviour, feelings, and thoughts?

What is the focus of "positive psychology"?

Many people don't realize that just as the body needs exercise to stay in shape, clear thinking requires effort and practice. Name and give an example of each of the eight guidelines to critical thinking.

A researcher who is investigating the possibility that some mental illnesses have a genetic basis is most likely being guided by the ________ perspective.

Discuss the reasons why humanism developed in the 1960s.

Early psychologists who emphasized how behaviour helps an organism adapt to its environment were known as psychoanalysts.

The first psychological laboratory was officially established by the Austrian physician Joseph Gall.

A critical thinker would be LEAST likely to exclaim in the heat of an argument:

Licensed clinical social workers typically treat general problems in adjustment and family conflicts.

At the close of the nineteenth century, Gerhard is excited to find that he has been accepted for training in the psychology laboratory of Wilhelm Wundt. It is likely that Gerhard will be trained to:

How Psychologists Do Research

Genes, Evolution, and Environment

The Brain: Source of Mind and Self

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Filters