Question 1

What early American psychologist yearned to create a periodic table of the elements of consciousness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sigmund Freud 
B)  William James 
C)  B. F. Skinner 
D)  Edward Titchener 
A)  Sigmund Freud 
B)  William James 
C)  B. F. Skinner 
D)  Edward Titchener

Question 2

Which school of thought in psychology was heavily influenced by the evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin?

Accepted Answer

A)  phrenology 
B)  structuralism 
C)  functionalism 
D)  psychoanalysis 
A)  phrenology 
B)  structuralism 
C)  functionalism 
D)  psychoanalysis

Question 3

During the Victorian period in Europe, sexuality of any kind was considered taboo. Today of course, most adults are more open about their sexuality. This is an example of how the ____________ of different periods can affect the way people behave and think.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychophysics 
B)  zeitgeist 
C)  dualism 
D)  materialism 
A)  psychophysics 
B)  zeitgeist 
C)  dualism 
D)  materialism

Question 4

Critical thinkers realize that all opinions are created equal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Suppose a small number of geese are born with a genetic mutation that makes them spend more time caring for their eggs. As a result, more chicks hatch from these eggs that then survive to reproduce themselves. According to the principle of natural selection, which of the following would be the likely result?

Accepted Answer

A)  Other genetic mutations would start occurring at a faster rate. 
B)  The genetically inherited behavior would become more common after many generations. 
C)  The genetically inherited behavior would become less common after many generations. 
D)  The rate of genetic mutations would slow drastically. 
A)  Other genetic mutations would start occurring at a faster rate. 
B)  The genetically inherited behavior would become more common after many generations. 
C)  The genetically inherited behavior would become less common after many generations. 
D)  The rate of genetic mutations would slow drastically.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A psychologist is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of emotional disturbances. 
B)  A psychiatrist is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of emotional disturbances. 
C)  Clinical psychologists treat severe psychological disturbances and psychiatrists treat mild disorders. 
D)  Both clinical psychologists and psychiatrists can prescribe medications to their patients. 
A)  A psychologist is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of emotional disturbances. 
B)  A psychiatrist is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of emotional disturbances. 
C)  Clinical psychologists treat severe psychological disturbances and psychiatrists treat mild disorders. 
D)  Both clinical psychologists and psychiatrists can prescribe medications to their patients.

Question 7

Which of the following is an environmental psychologist most likely to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  redesign an office to encourage communication between employees 
B)  study how global warming is affecting the behavior of chimpanzees in the wild 
C)  help clients get in touch with nature 
D)  develop ways to encourage recycling 
A)  redesign an office to encourage communication between employees 
B)  study how global warming is affecting the behavior of chimpanzees in the wild 
C)  help clients get in touch with nature 
D)  develop ways to encourage recycling

Question 8

How did physiologists and physicists, like Gustav Fechner, contribute to the development of psychology as a science?

Accepted Answer

A)  They studied the relationship between the physical world and mental representation of that world. 
B)  They demonstrated that the brain was responsible for consciousness. 
C)  They identified the locations of specific functions within the brain. 
D)  They extended Darwin's theory of evolution to behavior and cognitive abilities. 
A)  They studied the relationship between the physical world and mental representation of that world. 
B)  They demonstrated that the brain was responsible for consciousness. 
C)  They identified the locations of specific functions within the brain. 
D)  They extended Darwin's theory of evolution to behavior and cognitive abilities.

Question 9

Which of the following is true about scientific theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  All theories are equally plausible. 
B)  The quality of a theory cannot be measured by the number of people who believe it to be true. 
C)  Theories are the same thing as opinions or beliefs. 
D)  A theory is only valid if it has been proven to be true. 
A)  All theories are equally plausible. 
B)  The quality of a theory cannot be measured by the number of people who believe it to be true. 
C)  Theories are the same thing as opinions or beliefs. 
D)  A theory is only valid if it has been proven to be true.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about the concept of scientific literacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only trained scientists are considered scientifically literate. 
B)  Scientific literacy is the ability to answer basic science questions without looking it up. 
C)  A person who can understand, analyze, and apply scientific information is demonstrating scientific literacy. 
D)  Knowledge of scientific terminology is the most important part of scientific literacy. 
A)  Only trained scientists are considered scientifically literate. 
B)  Scientific literacy is the ability to answer basic science questions without looking it up. 
C)  A person who can understand, analyze, and apply scientific information is demonstrating scientific literacy. 
D)  Knowledge of scientific terminology is the most important part of scientific literacy.

Question 11

Credit for establishing psychology as an independent field of science is generally given to William James.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Many non-scientists confuse the terms hypothesis and theory. Explain the difference between the two terms and the interaction between hypothesis testing and the construction of theories in the scientific method.
Module: 1.1

Accepted Answer

The terms hypothesis and theory are ofte

Question 13

The belief that the mind or soul is separate from the physical body is known as ____________, whereas the belief that humans are completely physical beings is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  determinism; empiricism 
B)  empiricism; determinism 
C)  dualism; materialism 
D)  materialism; dualism 
A)  determinism; empiricism 
B)  empiricism; determinism 
C)  dualism; materialism 
D)  materialism; dualism

Question 14

What did Sigmund Freud consider as the key to understanding the psychosomatic conditions he observed?

Accepted Answer

A)  free will 
B)  brain physiology 
C)  the unconscious mind 
D)  external consequences 
A)  free will 
B)  brain physiology 
C)  the unconscious mind 
D)  external consequences

Question 15

What is one similarity shared by clinical psychologists and psychiatrists?

Accepted Answer

A)  They obtain the same graduate degree. 
B)  They have the same training experiences after college. 
C)  They view abnormal behaviors as arising from the same causes. 
D)  They diagnose and treat people experiencing psychological disorders. 
A)  They obtain the same graduate degree. 
B)  They have the same training experiences after college. 
C)  They view abnormal behaviors as arising from the same causes. 
D)  They diagnose and treat people experiencing psychological disorders.

Question 16

Which treatment approach did Sigmund Freud develop for treating his patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  drug therapy 
B)  neuropsychology 
C)  clinical psychology 
D)  psychoanalysis 
A)  drug therapy 
B)  neuropsychology 
C)  clinical psychology 
D)  psychoanalysis

Question 17

Freud's theories differed radically from the views of his predecessors because of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  its extensive use of laboratory research to support its claims 
B)  the emphasis it placed on Eastern philosophies and culture 
C)  the emphasis it placed on unconscious processes 
D)  its emphasis on environmental learning as the source for most personality characteristics 
A)  its extensive use of laboratory research to support its claims 
B)  the emphasis it placed on Eastern philosophies and culture 
C)  the emphasis it placed on unconscious processes 
D)  its emphasis on environmental learning as the source for most personality characteristics

Question 18

Liam mentions to a friend that he is currently taking an introduction to psychology course. "Why would you want to do that?" asks his friend, "Psychology is mostly therapists analyzing people's problems and self-help gurus selling books." What should Liam's response be?

Accepted Answer

A)  "No, psychology has nothing to do with helping people." 
B)  "Actually, psychology is a vast discipline that covers much more than mental health and self-help." 
C)  "Ok, those self-help gurus usually aren't real psychologists, but all real psychologists are trained to really help people improve their lives." 
D)  "Psychology is actually about studying how chemicals in the brain interact." 
A)  "No, psychology has nothing to do with helping people." 
B)  "Actually, psychology is a vast discipline that covers much more than mental health and self-help." 
C)  "Ok, those self-help gurus usually aren't real psychologists, but all real psychologists are trained to really help people improve their lives." 
D)  "Psychology is actually about studying how chemicals in the brain interact."

Question 19

_____ psychologists are generally interested in how the behavior of individuals can be influenced by other people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social 
B)  Gestalt 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Humanistic 
A)  Social 
B)  Gestalt 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Humanistic

Question 20

Who was an early proponent of functionalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ivan Pavlov 
B)  William James 
C)  Wilhelm Wundt 
D)  Max Wertheimer 
A)  Ivan Pavlov 
B)  William James 
C)  Wilhelm Wundt 
D)  Max Wertheimer

What early American psychologist yearned to create a periodic table of the elements of consciousness?

Which school of thought in psychology was heavily influenced by the evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin?

During the Victorian period in Europe, sexuality of any kind was considered taboo. Today of course, most adults are more open about their sexuality. This is an example of how the ____________ of different periods can affect the way people behave and think.

Critical thinkers realize that all opinions are created equal.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Which of the following is an environmental psychologist most likely to do?

How did physiologists and physicists, like Gustav Fechner, contribute to the development of psychology as a science?

Which of the following is true about scientific theories?

Which of the following is true about the concept of scientific literacy?

Credit for establishing psychology as an independent field of science is generally given to William James.

Many non-scientists confuse the terms hypothesis and theory. Explain the difference between the two terms and the interaction between hypothesis testing and the construction of theories in the scientific method. Module: 1.1

The belief that the mind or soul is separate from the physical body is known as , whereas the belief that humans are completely physical beings is called _.

What did Sigmund Freud consider as the key to understanding the psychosomatic conditions he observed?

What is one similarity shared by clinical psychologists and psychiatrists?

Which treatment approach did Sigmund Freud develop for treating his patients?

Freud's theories differed radically from the views of his predecessors because of __________.

Liam mentions to a friend that he is currently taking an introduction to psychology course. "Why would you want to do that?" asks his friend, "Psychology is mostly therapists analyzing people's problems and self-help gurus selling books." What should Liam's response be?

_____ psychologists are generally interested in how the behavior of individuals can be influenced by other people.

Who was an early proponent of functionalism?

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Exam 1: Introducing Psychological Science

What early American psychologist yearned to create a periodic table of the elements of consciousness?

Which school of thought in psychology was heavily influenced by the evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin?

During the Victorian period in Europe, sexuality of any kind was considered taboo. Today of course, most adults are more open about their sexuality. This is an example of how the ____________ of different periods can affect the way people behave and think.

Critical thinkers realize that all opinions are created equal.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Which of the following is an environmental psychologist most likely to do?

How did physiologists and physicists, like Gustav Fechner, contribute to the development of psychology as a science?

Which of the following is true about scientific theories?

Which of the following is true about the concept of scientific literacy?

Credit for establishing psychology as an independent field of science is generally given to William James.

Many non-scientists confuse the terms hypothesis and theory. Explain the difference between the two terms and the interaction between hypothesis testing and the construction of theories in the scientific method. Module: 1.1

The belief that the mind or soul is separate from the physical body is known as ____________, whereas the belief that humans are completely physical beings is called _____________.

What did Sigmund Freud consider as the key to understanding the psychosomatic conditions he observed?

What is one similarity shared by clinical psychologists and psychiatrists?

Which treatment approach did Sigmund Freud develop for treating his patients?

Freud's theories differed radically from the views of his predecessors because of __________.

Liam mentions to a friend that he is currently taking an introduction to psychology course. "Why would you want to do that?" asks his friend, "Psychology is mostly therapists analyzing people's problems and self-help gurus selling books." What should Liam's response be?

_____ psychologists are generally interested in how the behavior of individuals can be influenced by other people.

Who was an early proponent of functionalism?

Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

Biological Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thought and Language

Intelligence, Aptitude, and Cognitive Abilities

Life Span Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

Health, Stress and Coping

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

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The belief that the mind or soul is separate from the physical body is known as , whereas the belief that humans are completely physical beings is called _.