Exam 1: The Science of Psychology

The current belief that not only behavior, but also thoughts and feelings, can be studied scientifically is traceable most directly to the impact of ________ psychology.

A sample in which everyone in a population has an equal chance of being selected to the sample is known as a ________ sample.

In an experiment to assess the effects of a new hay fever drug, two groups are used. One group is given the drug while the second group is given a pill that contains no medication but looks and tastes exactly like the one containing the drug. The group getting the pill that contains the hay fever drug is called the ________ group.

A noted scientist argues that consciousness is a continuous flow, and that perceptions, associations, sensations and emotions cannot be separated. This scientist is most likely a follower of ________.

Wilhelm Wundt is most responsible for founding the school of functionalism.

The psychologist who developed humanistic theory was ________.

Learning about human diversity will do each of the following except ________.

Cultures that value independence and personal achievement are ________ cultures.

Milgram's obedience experiments were typical of the design of the vast majority of psychological experiments.

Psychologists are interested in ________.

Explain why human diversity is important to researchers. Specifically, how can a lack of diversity, or a lack of understanding of diversity, affect research results? What is cultural bias and why is it important to researchers?

Social workers may offer treatment for psychological problems.

A group of psychologists studies how people influence one another, exploring issues such as first impressions, interpersonal attraction, and how attitudes are formed and maintained. These psychologists are most likely ________ psychologists.

Each of the following is a current view discussed in your text in the controversy regarding ethics in psychological research except some people ________.

About half of all psychologists specialize in ________ psychology.

________ refers to the spontaneity and creativity that result from focusing on problems outside of oneself and looking beyond the boundaries of social conventions.

Until the beginning of the 20^th century, the primary method of collecting data in psychology was ________.

Explain why psychologists use animals in research and discuss the reasons for and reactions to the current controversy regarding the use of animals in scientific research.

Suppose that Little Albert, now a mature adult, returned to the laboratory of John Watson, the strict behaviorist, to complain of the damage done to him as a child. Which of the following methods would Watson not be likely to use in curing Albert of his fear of soft, furry things?

Which of the following would not be emphasized by humanistic psychologists?