Exam 1: A: Psychology and Life

Abraham Maslow coined the term __________ to refer to each individual's drive toward the fullest development of his or her potential.

What should be of utmost importance to a research psychologist when describing behaviour?

What is the primary subject matter of psychology?

Using ideas originating in his work with mentally disturbed patients,who developed the psychodynamic principles of motivation?

A friend is taking a history of science course,and has chosen to write a paper on the history of psychology.She comes to you for advice on who the important people were in the early history of psychology and the basic ideas underlying their approaches.What kind of helpful information could you give her concerning the people who contributed to the evolution of modern psychology?

Treatments for mental illness,the ability of people to eliminate unhealthy behaviours such as smoking and initiate healthy behaviours such as exercise,and the development of positive parenting practices are all consistent with which idea?

Years ago,an eccentric rich uncle started looking out for your well-being.Recently he decided to subsidize your education.While you are on a vacation break,you drop by to visit him and mention in passing that you are taking a psychology course.He is intrigued and asks you to tell him about it.Specifically,he is interested in what the "point" of psychology is.What can you tell him about the science of psychology?

The types of interventions that allow people to improve the quality of their lives is most directly the result of which goal of psychological research?

According to a survey of American Psychological Association members holding doctoral degrees in psychology,only about one-third has an independent practice.