Question 1

The research questions that concern _____ include understanding and working to reduce racial prejudice and determining whether two heads really are better than one.

Accepted Answer

A) social psychologists 
B) paleontologists 
C) podiatrists 
D) physical therapists 
A) social psychologists 
B) paleontologists 
C) podiatrists 
D) physical therapists

Question 2

In the context of the approaches to psychology,humanists believe that people can change their own fates through conscious decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

All contemporary behaviorists reject the importance of thought processes in the determination of human behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Eva is a five-year-old girl who has been brought to Dr.Frost for therapy because she has suddenly stopped speaking;she answers no questions and communicates with no one.Dr.Frost uses techniques intended to uncover Eva's unconscious thoughts or experiences.He believes that the answer lies within her mind.In this scenario,Dr.Frost is following the _____ approach to psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) psychodynamic 
B) biological 
C) behavioral 
D) humanistic 
A) psychodynamic 
B) biological 
C) behavioral 
D) humanistic

Question 5

Which of the following psychologists is an athlete most likely to consult if he or she was suddenly unable to perform in a game and wanted to understand why?

Accepted Answer

A) Educational psychologist 
B) Humanistic psychologist 
C) Sport psychologist 
D) Community psychologist 
A) Educational psychologist 
B) Humanistic psychologist 
C) Sport psychologist 
D) Community psychologist

Question 6

_____ is the intricate process by which behavior changes in response to changing circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) Stagnation 
B) Learning 
C) Postulation 
D) Anticipation 
A) Stagnation 
B) Learning 
C) Postulation 
D) Anticipation

Question 7

Henry,the seven-year-old subject of an experiment,acts out by hitting his little brother often.Observing psychologists attempt to explain Henry's violent behavior.Which of the following explanations would most likely be provided by a humanistic psychologist?

Accepted Answer

A) Henry's aggression is caused by a chemical imbalance in his brain. 
B) Henry's aggression is facilitated by the feelings of abandonment he experienced as a toddler. 
C) Henry's aggression is facilitated by the attention he receives when he hits his brother. 
D) Henry's aggression is caused by Henry's use of free will. 
A) Henry's aggression is caused by a chemical imbalance in his brain. 
B) Henry's aggression is facilitated by the feelings of abandonment he experienced as a toddler. 
C) Henry's aggression is facilitated by the attention he receives when he hits his brother. 
D) Henry's aggression is caused by Henry's use of free will.

Question 8

_____ is the broad name given to the field of psychology that specifically examines attention,consciousness,information processing,and memory.

Accepted Answer

A) Psychopathology 
B) Cognitive psychology 
C) Behavioral psychology 
D) Psychoanalysis 
A) Psychopathology 
B) Cognitive psychology 
C) Behavioral psychology 
D) Psychoanalysis

Question 9

Alan is a psychologist who studies how individuals' thinking and behavior are influenced by groups.His area of specialization is personality psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following types of psychologists is likely to be most interested in noting the reactions of the audience in a theater when a fire alarm goes off?

Accepted Answer

A) A developmental psychologist 
B) A social psychologist 
C) An industrial psychologist 
D) An evolutionary psychologist 
A) A developmental psychologist 
B) A social psychologist 
C) An industrial psychologist 
D) An evolutionary psychologist

Question 11

William James called the natural flow of thought

Accepted Answer

A) free recall. 
B) a stream of consciousness. 
C) an association of ideas. 
D) natural selection. 
A) free recall. 
B) a stream of consciousness. 
C) an association of ideas. 
D) natural selection.

Question 12

The humanistic approach to psychology emphasizes the role of _____ as a determinant of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) proprioception 
B) unconscious impulses 
C) free will 
D) external rewards 
A) proprioception 
B) unconscious impulses 
C) free will 
D) external rewards

Question 13

Pseudoscience refers to information that is couched in scientific terminology but is not supported by sound scientific research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following areas of specialization in psychology deals specifically with people's interpersonal relationships,group perceptions,and attitudes?

Accepted Answer

A) Social psychology 
B) Personality psychology 
C) Psychodynamic psychology 
D) Developmental psychology 
A) Social psychology 
B) Personality psychology 
C) Psychodynamic psychology 
D) Developmental psychology

Question 15

Neuroscience is exclusively linked to research on human thought.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Dr.Lane is monitoring the levels of specific chemicals in the human brain to see their effects on the development of psychosis in individuals.Dr.Lane's study fits best into the area of

Accepted Answer

A) behavioral neuroscience. 
B) social psychology. 
C) structuralism. 
D) pseudoscience. 
A) behavioral neuroscience. 
B) social psychology. 
C) structuralism. 
D) pseudoscience.

Question 17

If a person consults a clinical psychologist with the expectation that he or she will be prescribed medication for an illness,he or she is mistaken.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Jacob finds it difficult to concentrate on his work.He wants to find the reason for his inability to be as productive as he used to be.In this scenario,he is most likely to consult a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) counseling psychologist. 
B) neuropsychologist. 
C) structuralist. 
D) evolutionary psychologist. 
A) counseling psychologist. 
B) neuropsychologist. 
C) structuralist. 
D) evolutionary psychologist.

Question 19

Annette is an adolescent with extreme social anxiety.Dr.Benson's treatment plan for Annette focuses on rewarding her whenever she takes a step toward conquering her fears.In this scenario,Dr.Benson adheres most closely to the _____ approach to psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive 
B) behavioral 
C) psychodynamic 
D) sociocultural 
A) cognitive 
B) behavioral 
C) psychodynamic 
D) sociocultural

Question 20

According to evolutionary psychologists

Accepted Answer

A) human behavior is traceable to problems early humans faced in adapting to their environments. 
B) sexual and aggressive impulses buried deep within the unconscious mind influence the way people think,feel,and behave. 
C) people have the ability to control their lives and are not simply controlled by the environment. 
D) an individual's mental processes are in control of behavior through memories,perceptions,images,and thinking. 
A) human behavior is traceable to problems early humans faced in adapting to their environments. 
B) sexual and aggressive impulses buried deep within the unconscious mind influence the way people think,feel,and behave. 
C) people have the ability to control their lives and are not simply controlled by the environment. 
D) an individual's mental processes are in control of behavior through memories,perceptions,images,and thinking.

The research questions that concern _____ include understanding and working to reduce racial prejudice and determining whether two heads really are better than one.

In the context of the approaches to psychology,humanists believe that people can change their own fates through conscious decisions.

All contemporary behaviorists reject the importance of thought processes in the determination of human behavior.

Which of the following psychologists is an athlete most likely to consult if he or she was suddenly unable to perform in a game and wanted to understand why?

_____ is the intricate process by which behavior changes in response to changing circumstances.

Henry,the seven-year-old subject of an experiment,acts out by hitting his little brother often.Observing psychologists attempt to explain Henry's violent behavior.Which of the following explanations would most likely be provided by a humanistic psychologist?

_____ is the broad name given to the field of psychology that specifically examines attention,consciousness,information processing,and memory.

Alan is a psychologist who studies how individuals' thinking and behavior are influenced by groups.His area of specialization is personality psychology.

Which of the following types of psychologists is likely to be most interested in noting the reactions of the audience in a theater when a fire alarm goes off?

William James called the natural flow of thought

The humanistic approach to psychology emphasizes the role of _____ as a determinant of behavior.

Pseudoscience refers to information that is couched in scientific terminology but is not supported by sound scientific research.

Which of the following areas of specialization in psychology deals specifically with people's interpersonal relationships,group perceptions,and attitudes?

Neuroscience is exclusively linked to research on human thought.

Dr.Lane is monitoring the levels of specific chemicals in the human brain to see their effects on the development of psychosis in individuals.Dr.Lane's study fits best into the area of

If a person consults a clinical psychologist with the expectation that he or she will be prescribed medication for an illness,he or she is mistaken.

Jacob finds it difficult to concentrate on his work.He wants to find the reason for his inability to be as productive as he used to be.In this scenario,he is most likely to consult a(n)

Annette is an adolescent with extreme social anxiety.Dr.Benson's treatment plan for Annette focuses on rewarding her whenever she takes a step toward conquering her fears.In this scenario,Dr.Benson adheres most closely to the _____ approach to psychology.

According to evolutionary psychologists

Psychologys Scientific Method

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Human Development

Motivation and Emotion

Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Personality

Social Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Health Psychology

Filters

Exam 1: What Is Psychology

The research questions that concern _____ include understanding and working to reduce racial prejudice and determining whether two heads really are better than one.

In the context of the approaches to psychology,humanists believe that people can change their own fates through conscious decisions.

All contemporary behaviorists reject the importance of thought processes in the determination of human behavior.

Which of the following psychologists is an athlete most likely to consult if he or she was suddenly unable to perform in a game and wanted to understand why?

_____ is the intricate process by which behavior changes in response to changing circumstances.

Henry,the seven-year-old subject of an experiment,acts out by hitting his little brother often.Observing psychologists attempt to explain Henry's violent behavior.Which of the following explanations would most likely be provided by a humanistic psychologist?

_____ is the broad name given to the field of psychology that specifically examines attention,consciousness,information processing,and memory.

Alan is a psychologist who studies how individuals' thinking and behavior are influenced by groups.His area of specialization is personality psychology.

Which of the following types of psychologists is likely to be most interested in noting the reactions of the audience in a theater when a fire alarm goes off?

William James called the natural flow of thought

The humanistic approach to psychology emphasizes the role of _____ as a determinant of behavior.

Pseudoscience refers to information that is couched in scientific terminology but is not supported by sound scientific research.

Which of the following areas of specialization in psychology deals specifically with people's interpersonal relationships,group perceptions,and attitudes?

Neuroscience is exclusively linked to research on human thought.

Dr.Lane is monitoring the levels of specific chemicals in the human brain to see their effects on the development of psychosis in individuals.Dr.Lane's study fits best into the area of

If a person consults a clinical psychologist with the expectation that he or she will be prescribed medication for an illness,he or she is mistaken.

Jacob finds it difficult to concentrate on his work.He wants to find the reason for his inability to be as productive as he used to be.In this scenario,he is most likely to consult a(n)

Annette is an adolescent with extreme social anxiety.Dr.Benson's treatment plan for Annette focuses on rewarding her whenever she takes a step toward conquering her fears.In this scenario,Dr.Benson adheres most closely to the _____ approach to psychology.

According to evolutionary psychologists

Psychologys Scientific Method

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Human Development

Motivation and Emotion

Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Personality

Social Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Health Psychology

Filters