Exam 1: Introduction to Psychology

A time travel mishap lands you at one of the first psychology conferences ever held,sometime at the dawn of the 20th century.The graying older scientists slowly losing their grip on the field are most likely _____,whereas the passionate young up-and-comers are probably _____.

Which branch of psychology explores the relationship between psychological factors and physical ailments or disease?

Psychology is defined as the:

Dr.Reynolds believes that depression reflects aspects of a patient's early relationship with her parents of which she may be completely unaware.Dr.Smith,by contrast,argues that depression stems from a patient's negative self-talk.The two psychologists appear to disagree on the _____ issue.

Which contemporary perspective is CORRECTLY matched with its description?

What might be the most controversial aspect of the evolutionary psychology position?

Central State University's Department of Psychology is considering expanding its doctoral program to include an additional specialty.The department wants to focus on a "growth" area likely to attract federal research funding as well as up-and-coming new faculty and bright,passionate graduate students.Which of the following specialties should the department consider most closely?

Identify and briefly describe any two of the key issues or controversies in psychology discussed in the text.Suggest how each of the issues or controversies you describe might surface in one or more areas of study in today's psychology.

_____psychologists adopting a psychodynamic perspective argue that psychological disorders are brought about by unconscious factors.

Kristen is a psychology major.Immediately following graduation,she will most likely:

Which perspective most immediately replaced structuralism in the early days of scientific psychology?

Describe a behavioral or mental phenomenon in which you are especially interested.Discuss how the phenomenon might be approached from at least two of the following perspectives: neuroscientific,psychodynamic,behavioral,cognitive,and humanistic.

Dr.Lin and Dr.Marino both study obesity.Dr.Lin relates the likelihood of obesity to levels of the trait of neuroticism-the tendency to experience upsetting emotions.Dr.Marino relates obesity to the frequency with which individuals eat alone,with family members,or in the presence of larger groups of friends,acquaintances,or strangers.Which of the following statements is most likely TRUE regarding the subfields in which the researchers specialize?

Which of the following was a disadvantage of introspection?

Why is the term experimental psychologist considered somewhat misleading?

Developmental psychology:

You have been invited to participate in a program aimed at encouraging high school girls to pursue scientific careers.You wish to tell the girls that despite formidable obstacles,women made many important contributions to the science of psychology in its earliest days.Outline several points you might make in support of your argument.

Compare and contrast several major perspectives in contemporary psychology with respect to at least three of the key issues or controversies in psychology that your text outlines.

Evolutionary psychology,behavioral genetics,and clinical neuropsychology are three growing fields on the frontiers of today's psychology.Briefly describe each of these fields and suggest a topic that a psychologist in each might investigate.

Psychology is the science of _____ .