Question 1

Who is credited with being the creator of empiricism and was also a big promoter of the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hippocrates 
B)  Descartes 
C)  Bacon 
D)  Fechner 
A)  Hippocrates 
B)  Descartes 
C)  Bacon 
D)  Fechner

Question 2

Which of the following goals of psychology is correctly matched with an example?

Accepted Answer

A)  Description - A research assistant records the number of aggressive acts children display during a 15-minute recess period. 
B)  Prediction - A sports psychologist determines whether increased testosterone produces increased aggression among student athletes. 
C)  Explanation - A team of educators develops a program to decrease aggression among schoolchildren. 
D)  Control - A researcher assesses whether adults are more likely to feel depressed when they have experienced recent major losses than when they have not. 
A)  Description - A research assistant records the number of aggressive acts children display during a 15-minute recess period. 
B)  Prediction - A sports psychologist determines whether increased testosterone produces increased aggression among student athletes. 
C)  Explanation - A team of educators develops a program to decrease aggression among schoolchildren. 
D)  Control - A researcher assesses whether adults are more likely to feel depressed when they have experienced recent major losses than when they have not.

Question 3

Mason is reading about the history of psychology and realizes that the field of neuroscience has influenced many subfields in psychology.Which of the following subfield in psychology was NOT influenced by the field of neuroscience?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioural genetics 
B)  behaviourism 
C)  sociobiology 
D)  evolutionary psychology 
A)  behavioural genetics 
B)  behaviourism 
C)  sociobiology 
D)  evolutionary psychology

Question 4

Humans have inborn tendencies to impose structure on what they see.These tendencies cause humans to perceive ___ rather than individual sensations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Humans have inborn tendencies to impose structure...

Question 5

Which school of thought focused on learned behaviour and how it is influenced by events that come before and after the behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychobiology 
B)  behaviourism 
C)  psychoanalytic theory 
D)  humanism 
A)  psychobiology 
B)  behaviourism 
C)  psychoanalytic theory 
D)  humanism

Question 6

Distinguish between positive reinforcement and punishment.

Accepted Answer

Positive reinforcement increas

Question 7

What is the difference between cultural psychology and cross-cultural psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural psychology emerged out of evolutionary psychology; cross-cultural psychology emerged from humanism. 
B)  Cultural psychology focuses on one culture; cross-cultural psychology focuses on at least two different cultures. 
C)  Cultural psychology addresses how we differ across cultures; cross-cultural psychology addresses how we are similar across cultures. 
D)  Cultural psychology investigates people throughout their lifespan; cross-cultural psychology investigates middle-aged adults only. 
A)  Cultural psychology emerged out of evolutionary psychology; cross-cultural psychology emerged from humanism. 
B)  Cultural psychology focuses on one culture; cross-cultural psychology focuses on at least two different cultures. 
C)  Cultural psychology addresses how we differ across cultures; cross-cultural psychology addresses how we are similar across cultures. 
D)  Cultural psychology investigates people throughout their lifespan; cross-cultural psychology investigates middle-aged adults only.

Question 8

Socrates believed that "truth" is an objective concept that is NOT dependent on perception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Where did Freud obtain evidence for his psychoanalytic theory?

Accepted Answer

from information he

Question 10

Which approach viewed the goal of psychology as the study of the basic elements of the conscious mind,much as one would study the parts of an engine and then determine how those parts are related?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism 
B)  structuralism 
C)  Gestalt psychology 
D)  psychoanalysis 
A)  functionalism 
B)  structuralism 
C)  Gestalt psychology 
D)  psychoanalysis

Question 11

While cultural psychology ___,cross-cultural psychology ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  emerged out of evolutionary psychology; emerged from humanism 
B)  focuses on one culture; focuses on at least two different cultures 
C)  addresses how we differ across cultures; addresses how we are similar across cultures 
D)  investigates people throughout their lifespan; investigates middle-aged adults only 
A)  emerged out of evolutionary psychology; emerged from humanism 
B)  focuses on one culture; focuses on at least two different cultures 
C)  addresses how we differ across cultures; addresses how we are similar across cultures 
D)  investigates people throughout their lifespan; investigates middle-aged adults only

Question 12

Which two schools of thought steered the field of psychology away from trying to identify the individual elements of the mind?

Accepted Answer

A)  structuralism and functionalism 
B)  structuralism and voluntarism 
C)  voluntarism and Gestalt psychology 
D)  functionalism and Gestalt psychology 
A)  structuralism and functionalism 
B)  structuralism and voluntarism 
C)  voluntarism and Gestalt psychology 
D)  functionalism and Gestalt psychology

Question 13

According to your text,the shared values of all three branches of psychology include each of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the idea that psychology is empirical. 
B)  a commitment to a single level of analysis. 
C)  an endorsement of theory-driven work. 
D)  an emphasis on context. 
A)  the idea that psychology is empirical. 
B)  a commitment to a single level of analysis. 
C)  an endorsement of theory-driven work. 
D)  an emphasis on context.

Question 14

While seeking professional help,Jordan noticed that some mental health professionals were listed with M.D following their names,while others were listed with Ph.D.following their names.Which group of professionals are listed as M.D.s?

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical psychologists 
B)  counselling: psychologists 
C)  psychiatrists 
D)  psychiatric social workers 
A)  clinical psychologists 
B)  counselling: psychologists 
C)  psychiatrists 
D)  psychiatric social workers

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true regarding the difference between the Ph.D.and the Psy.D.degrees?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Psy. D. is awarded in counselling psychology but not clinical psychology. 
B)  The Ph. D. is more focused on original research than is the Psy. D. 
C)  Psychiatrists may hold the Ph. D. but not the Psy. D. degree. 
D)  The Ph. D. is more focused on psychotherapy than is the Psy. D. 
A)  The Psy. D. is awarded in counselling psychology but not clinical psychology. 
B)  The Ph. D. is more focused on original research than is the Psy. D. 
C)  Psychiatrists may hold the Ph. D. but not the Psy. D. degree. 
D)  The Ph. D. is more focused on psychotherapy than is the Psy. D.

Question 16

Which of the following shared values in psychology is correctly described?

Accepted Answer

A)  a commitment to theory-driven work - psychology includes intelligent speculation among its methods 
B)  an endorsement of empirical research - the brain, the individual, and the group must all be considered in psychological work 
C)  an acceptance of multilevel analyses - psychologists value ideas with strong research support 
D)  a recognition of the importance of context - psychological theory is shaped by social and technological forces 
A)  a commitment to theory-driven work - psychology includes intelligent speculation among its methods 
B)  an endorsement of empirical research - the brain, the individual, and the group must all be considered in psychological work 
C)  an acceptance of multilevel analyses - psychologists value ideas with strong research support 
D)  a recognition of the importance of context - psychological theory is shaped by social and technological forces

Question 17

With respect to self-actualization,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-actualization is the inevitable outcome of healthy adult development. 
B)  Self-actualized individuals are quite rare. 
C)  Self-actualization produces self-esteem. 
D)  Self-actualization is necessary for one to give and receive love. 
A)  Self-actualization is the inevitable outcome of healthy adult development. 
B)  Self-actualized individuals are quite rare. 
C)  Self-actualization produces self-esteem. 
D)  Self-actualization is necessary for one to give and receive love.

Question 18

Dr.Zilva is treating Thomas for panic attacks.She suggests that Thomas may not be breathing deeply enough when he begins to feel anxious.The lack of oxygen might then be causing Thomas to think he is having a heart attack,thereby escalating his anxiety to a state of panic.Which of the following approaches is Dr.Zilva using to treat Thomas?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalytic 
B)  behavioural 
C)  cognitive behavioural 
D)  humanist 
A)  psychoanalytic 
B)  behavioural 
C)  cognitive behavioural 
D)  humanist

Question 19

Which of the following theoretical approaches in psychology emphasized the influence of childhood on adult thought and behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gestalt psychology 
B)  psychoanalytic theory 
C)  structuralism 
D)  cognitive psychology 
A)  Gestalt psychology 
B)  psychoanalytic theory 
C)  structuralism 
D)  cognitive psychology

Question 20

Describe the goal of behavioural genetics.

Accepted Answer

The answer must expl

Who is credited with being the creator of empiricism and was also a big promoter of the scientific method?

Which of the following goals of psychology is correctly matched with an example?

Mason is reading about the history of psychology and realizes that the field of neuroscience has influenced many subfields in psychology.Which of the following subfield in psychology was NOT influenced by the field of neuroscience?

Humans have inborn tendencies to impose structure on what they see.These tendencies cause humans to perceive ___ rather than individual sensations.

Which school of thought focused on learned behaviour and how it is influenced by events that come before and after the behaviour?

Distinguish between positive reinforcement and punishment.

What is the difference between cultural psychology and cross-cultural psychology?

Socrates believed that "truth" is an objective concept that is NOT dependent on perception.

Where did Freud obtain evidence for his psychoanalytic theory?

Which approach viewed the goal of psychology as the study of the basic elements of the conscious mind,much as one would study the parts of an engine and then determine how those parts are related?

While cultural psychology _,cross-cultural psychology _.

Which two schools of thought steered the field of psychology away from trying to identify the individual elements of the mind?

According to your text,the shared values of all three branches of psychology include each of the following EXCEPT

While seeking professional help,Jordan noticed that some mental health professionals were listed with M.D following their names,while others were listed with Ph.D.following their names.Which group of professionals are listed as M.D.s?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the difference between the Ph.D.and the Psy.D.degrees?

Which of the following shared values in psychology is correctly described?

With respect to self-actualization,which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following theoretical approaches in psychology emphasized the influence of childhood on adult thought and behaviour?

Describe the goal of behavioural genetics.

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Exam 1: Psychology Yesterday and Today

Who is credited with being the creator of empiricism and was also a big promoter of the scientific method?

Which of the following goals of psychology is correctly matched with an example?

Mason is reading about the history of psychology and realizes that the field of neuroscience has influenced many subfields in psychology.Which of the following subfield in psychology was NOT influenced by the field of neuroscience?

Humans have inborn tendencies to impose structure on what they see.These tendencies cause humans to perceive ___ rather than individual sensations.

Which school of thought focused on learned behaviour and how it is influenced by events that come before and after the behaviour?

Distinguish between positive reinforcement and punishment.

What is the difference between cultural psychology and cross-cultural psychology?

Socrates believed that "truth" is an objective concept that is NOT dependent on perception.

Where did Freud obtain evidence for his psychoanalytic theory?

Which approach viewed the goal of psychology as the study of the basic elements of the conscious mind,much as one would study the parts of an engine and then determine how those parts are related?

While cultural psychology ___,cross-cultural psychology ___.

Which two schools of thought steered the field of psychology away from trying to identify the individual elements of the mind?

According to your text,the shared values of all three branches of psychology include each of the following EXCEPT

While seeking professional help,Jordan noticed that some mental health professionals were listed with M.D following their names,while others were listed with Ph.D.following their names.Which group of professionals are listed as M.D.s?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the difference between the Ph.D.and the Psy.D.degrees?

Which of the following shared values in psychology is correctly described?

With respect to self-actualization,which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following theoretical approaches in psychology emphasized the influence of childhood on adult thought and behaviour?

Describe the goal of behavioural genetics.

Psychology as a Science

Neuroscience

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Language and Thought

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

social Psychology

Stress,coping,and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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While cultural psychology _,cross-cultural psychology _.