Question 1

Community psychologists try to prevent mental health problems by

Accepted Answer

A) identifying high-risk groups. 
B) using pseudoscientific methods. 
C) reversing psychopathological studies to fit their arbitrary needs. 
D) exploring the differences in animal and human psychology.

Question 2

In psychology,nature refers to the genetic heritage of a person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Timothy is a behavioral psychologist.Which of the following techniques is he most likely to use to motivate a little girl to clean her room?

Accepted Answer

A) Stimulating certain parts of the little girl's brain 
B) Suggesting the idea to the little girl while she is hypnotized 
C) Letting the little girl feel a sense of intrinsic achievement 
D) Offering the little girl $10 for cleaning her room

Question 4

Define the terms "behavior" and "mental processes." Provide two examples of each.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Kara was surprised to learn that certain hand signals that indicate a job well done in the United States are socially unacceptable in other countries.This finding is most likely the result of research conducted by a _____ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

A) psychodynamic 
B) cross-cultural 
C) personality 
D) cognitive

Question 6

Psychology is formally defined as

Accepted Answer

A) the study of the human brain. 
B) the subjective study of human behavior. 
C) the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. 
D) the exclusive study of abnormal behavior.

Question 7

Based on the various studies she has conducted,Olivia,a psychologist,suggests that people tend to sleep well in rooms with green walls because the walls make them feel like they are surrounded by nature.In this scenario,Olivia's studies fit best into the area of specialization known as _____ psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) industrial 
B) clinical 
C) environmental 
D) personality

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of school and educational psychologists?

Accepted Answer

A) Educational psychologists study the development of individuals from birth till death. 
B) School psychologists cannot administer tests to children. 
C) School psychologists cannot make recommendations about educational placement. 
D) Educational psychologists work at colleges and universities.

Question 9

Explain the cognitive approach to psychology.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

The humanistic approach to psychology stresses that people are controlled by the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Peter,a psychology student,is working on identifying the ways in which adults interpret information and then use the information to solve problems and make decisions.In this scenario,Peter's research most likely reflects the _____ approach to psychology.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of cognitive psychologists?

Accepted Answer

A) They stress that people lack the ability to control their lives. 
B) They view the mind as an active and aware problem-solving system. 
C) They emphasize that people are simply controlled by the environment in which they live. 
D) They believe that humans are purely motivated by external rewards.

Question 13

Richard,a psychologist,is specifically interested in the brain's role in behavior.Which of the following is most likely his area of specialization in psychology?

Accepted Answer

A) Evolutionary psychology 
B) Behavior modification 
C) Behavioral neuroscience 
D) Cognitive psychology

Question 14

Dr.Sam is a clinical psychologist and his father is a psychiatrist.One difference between them is that Dr.Sam's father can prescribe drugs,whereas Dr.Sam cannot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Professor Alan is studying the regions of the brain that are activated when his subjects view disturbing images from horror movies.In the context of perspectives in psychology,the professor is using the _____ approach in his study.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Samantha has been diagnosed with a personality disorder.She has various symptoms that make it difficult for her to function in the real world.Dr.Powell examines Samantha's symptoms and considers all the external factors that may have played a role in Samantha's illness.In this scenario,Dr.Powell is most likely a professional in the field of

Accepted Answer

A) clinical psychology. 
B) neuropsychology. 
C) cognitive psychology. 
D) evolutionary psychology.

Question 17

_____ is the systematic study of the structure,function,development,genetics,and biochemistry of the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) Neurokinesis 
B) Neurohumor 
C) Neuroscience 
D) Neuroacanthocytosis

Question 18

Describe the term "pseudoscience." Provide one example.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Bianco Inc.is struggling with the low productivity and high turnover of its employees.Management at Bianco consults Edward,a psychologist,who suggests that the lack of recreational opportunities at Bianco is a probable reason for the dissatisfaction among its employees.In this scenario,Edward's area of specialization most likely is _____ psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive 
B) clinical 
C) industrial 
D) personality

Question 20

The _____ approach to psychology emphasizes unconscious thought,the conflict between biological drives and society's demands,and early childhood family experiences.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 1: What Is Psychology

Community psychologists try to prevent mental health problems by

In psychology,nature refers to the genetic heritage of a person.

Timothy is a behavioral psychologist.Which of the following techniques is he most likely to use to motivate a little girl to clean her room?

Define the terms "behavior" and "mental processes." Provide two examples of each.

Kara was surprised to learn that certain hand signals that indicate a job well done in the United States are socially unacceptable in other countries.This finding is most likely the result of research conducted by a _____ psychologist.

Psychology is formally defined as

Which of the following statements is true of school and educational psychologists?

Explain the cognitive approach to psychology.

The humanistic approach to psychology stresses that people are controlled by the environment.

Peter,a psychology student,is working on identifying the ways in which adults interpret information and then use the information to solve problems and make decisions.In this scenario,Peter's research most likely reflects the _____ approach to psychology.

Which of the following statements is true of cognitive psychologists?

Richard,a psychologist,is specifically interested in the brain's role in behavior.Which of the following is most likely his area of specialization in psychology?

Dr.Sam is a clinical psychologist and his father is a psychiatrist.One difference between them is that Dr.Sam's father can prescribe drugs,whereas Dr.Sam cannot.

Professor Alan is studying the regions of the brain that are activated when his subjects view disturbing images from horror movies.In the context of perspectives in psychology,the professor is using the _____ approach in his study.

_____ is the systematic study of the structure,function,development,genetics,and biochemistry of the nervous system.

Describe the term "pseudoscience." Provide one example.

The _____ approach to psychology emphasizes unconscious thought,the conflict between biological drives and society's demands,and early childhood family experiences.