Question 1

Which of the following believes humans have a natural motivation to reach their highest potential?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maslow 
B)  Skinner 
C)  Adler 
D)  Jung 
A)  Maslow 
B)  Skinner 
C)  Adler 
D)  Jung

Question 2

How behaviors and mental processes help us adapt to the environment is a question addressed by which early movement of psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviorism 
B)  cognitism 
C)  functionalism 
D)  structuralism 
A)  behaviorism 
B)  cognitism 
C)  functionalism 
D)  structuralism

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding the legacy of Francis Galton?

Accepted Answer

A)  Although his ideas have been discredited, his use of statistical methods to measure and study behavior has had a lasting impact on scientific psychology. 
B)  While many of his ideas are still considered valid, Galton failed to use scientific methodology. 
C)  Both his ideas and methodology are still considered valid today. 
D)  Although important in his time, Galton had almost no lasting impact on scientific psychology. 
A)  Although his ideas have been discredited, his use of statistical methods to measure and study behavior has had a lasting impact on scientific psychology. 
B)  While many of his ideas are still considered valid, Galton failed to use scientific methodology. 
C)  Both his ideas and methodology are still considered valid today. 
D)  Although important in his time, Galton had almost no lasting impact on scientific psychology.

Question 4

Memory researchers like Herman Ebbinghaus contributed to the beginning of the ____________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  humanistic 
B)  psychoanalytic 
C)  cognitive 
D)  behaviorist 
A)  humanistic 
B)  psychoanalytic 
C)  cognitive 
D)  behaviorist

Question 5

. In philosophical terms, a materialist is someone who might believe that:

Accepted Answer

A)  money buys happiness. 
B)  species evolve through natural selection. 
C)  personality can be measured by feeling for bumps on the surface of the skull. 
D)  everything that exists, including human beings, are composed exclusively of physical matter. 
A)  money buys happiness. 
B)  species evolve through natural selection. 
C)  personality can be measured by feeling for bumps on the surface of the skull. 
D)  everything that exists, including human beings, are composed exclusively of physical matter.

Question 6

Dr. Fernwood is a research psychologist. The main focus of her research is to use psychological knowledge to find ways to reduce bullying in schools. Dr. Fernwood's research could be described as ____________ psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  basic 
B)  forensic 
C)  applied 
D)  I/O 
A)  basic 
B)  forensic 
C)  applied 
D)  I/O

Question 7

Why was the perspective followed by Wilhelm Wundt and his followers called structuralism?

Accepted Answer

A)  They wanted to identify the major brain structures. 
B)  Their primary goal was to understand the physiology of the mind. 
C)  They focused their efforts on analyzing the elements of the nervous system. 
D)  Their primary focus was on describing the structure of conscious experience. 
A)  They wanted to identify the major brain structures. 
B)  Their primary goal was to understand the physiology of the mind. 
C)  They focused their efforts on analyzing the elements of the nervous system. 
D)  Their primary focus was on describing the structure of conscious experience.

Question 8

Humanistic psychology is an approach emphasizing that psychologists need to focus on the whole of the perception and experience, rather than its parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following would be most difficult for Francis Galton to explain with his theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Close family relatives often have similar traits. 
B)  Sometimes children from very humble families become very successful. 
C)  Successful parents often have successful children. 
D)  In the United States, Whites are, on average, more successful than non-Whites. 
A)  Close family relatives often have similar traits. 
B)  Sometimes children from very humble families become very successful. 
C)  Successful parents often have successful children. 
D)  In the United States, Whites are, on average, more successful than non-Whites.

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 up their answers. 
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 up their answers. 
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

A theory or prediction is falsifiable if:

Accepted Answer

A)  it has been proven false. 
B)  it is impossible to test. 
C)  there can be evidence for it or against it. 
D)  if and only if it comes from pseudoscience. 
A)  it has been proven false. 
B)  it is impossible to test. 
C)  there can be evidence for it or against it. 
D)  if and only if it comes from pseudoscience.

Question 12

The principle of _________________ holds that, when dealing with competing theories, the simplest one should be chosen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The principle of _________________ holds that, when...

Question 13

By general agreement, psychology was born in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  1642 
B)  1853 
C)  1879 
D)  1906 
A)  1642 
B)  1853 
C)  1879 
D)  1906

Question 14

Early leaders in __________________ believed that people are generally motivated to personally grow and fulfill their potential.

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviorism 
B)  cognitive psychology 
C)  functionalism 
D)  humanistic psychology 
A)  behaviorism 
B)  cognitive psychology 
C)  functionalism 
D)  humanistic psychology

Question 15

For psychologists, ________________ means that we apply scientific methods carefully, examine our assumptions and biases, and tolerate ambiguity when the evidence is inconclusive.

Accepted Answer

critical thinking
Rationale Cr

Question 16

Programs leading to a Psy.D. are usually designed to prepare a person both as a scientist and as a clinical practitioner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The psychological school that asks, "What are mental processes for?" rather than "What are mental processes?" is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  structuralism 
B)  functionalism 
C)  humanism 
D)  Gestalt 
A)  structuralism 
B)  functionalism 
C)  humanism 
D)  Gestalt

Question 18

Patricia believes that the purpose of jealousy in men is to prevent their mates from becoming impregnated by other men. The reason why it is so common, she argues, is that this is a very adaptive behavior from an evolutionary perspective. Patricia's approach to jealousy is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  structuralism. 
B)  functionalism. 
C)  empiricism. 
D)  behaviorism. 
A)  structuralism. 
B)  functionalism. 
C)  empiricism. 
D)  behaviorism.

Question 19

_________________ is the field of psychology that concentrates on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________ is the field of psychology that...

Question 20

"Children who watch violent cartoons will become more aggressive." According to the scientific method, this statement is most likely a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  theory. 
B)  untestable statement. 
C)  hypothesis. 
D)  fact. 
A)  theory. 
B)  untestable statement. 
C)  hypothesis. 
D)  fact.

Which of the following believes humans have a natural motivation to reach their highest potential?

How behaviors and mental processes help us adapt to the environment is a question addressed by which early movement of psychology?

Which of the following is true regarding the legacy of Francis Galton?

Memory researchers like Herman Ebbinghaus contributed to the beginning of the ____________ perspective.

. In philosophical terms, a materialist is someone who might believe that:

Dr. Fernwood is a research psychologist. The main focus of her research is to use psychological knowledge to find ways to reduce bullying in schools. Dr. Fernwood's research could be described as ____________ psychology.

Why was the perspective followed by Wilhelm Wundt and his followers called structuralism?

Humanistic psychology is an approach emphasizing that psychologists need to focus on the whole of the perception and experience, rather than its parts.

Which of the following would be most difficult for Francis Galton to explain with his theories?

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

A theory or prediction is falsifiable if:

The principle of _________________ holds that, when dealing with competing theories, the simplest one should be chosen.

By general agreement, psychology was born in __________.

Early leaders in __________________ believed that people are generally motivated to personally grow and fulfill their potential.

For psychologists, ________________ means that we apply scientific methods carefully, examine our assumptions and biases, and tolerate ambiguity when the evidence is inconclusive.

Programs leading to a Psy.D. are usually designed to prepare a person both as a scientist and as a clinical practitioner.

The psychological school that asks, "What are mental processes for?" rather than "What are mental processes?" is which of the following?

Patricia believes that the purpose of jealousy in men is to prevent their mates from becoming impregnated by other men. The reason why it is so common, she argues, is that this is a very adaptive behavior from an evolutionary perspective. Patricia's approach to jealousy is an example of

_________________ is the field of psychology that concentrates on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders.

"Children who watch violent cartoons will become more aggressive." According to the scientific method, this statement is most likely a(n)

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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Exam 1: Introducing Psychological Science

Which of the following believes humans have a natural motivation to reach their highest potential?

How behaviors and mental processes help us adapt to the environment is a question addressed by which early movement of psychology?

Which of the following is true regarding the legacy of Francis Galton?

Memory researchers like Herman Ebbinghaus contributed to the beginning of the ____________ perspective.

. In philosophical terms, a materialist is someone who might believe that:

Dr. Fernwood is a research psychologist. The main focus of her research is to use psychological knowledge to find ways to reduce bullying in schools. Dr. Fernwood's research could be described as ____________ psychology.

Why was the perspective followed by Wilhelm Wundt and his followers called structuralism?

Humanistic psychology is an approach emphasizing that psychologists need to focus on the whole of the perception and experience, rather than its parts.

Which of the following would be most difficult for Francis Galton to explain with his theories?

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

A theory or prediction is falsifiable if:

The principle of _________________ holds that, when dealing with competing theories, the simplest one should be chosen.

By general agreement, psychology was born in __________.

Early leaders in __________________ believed that people are generally motivated to personally grow and fulfill their potential.

For psychologists, ________________ means that we apply scientific methods carefully, examine our assumptions and biases, and tolerate ambiguity when the evidence is inconclusive.

Programs leading to a Psy.D. are usually designed to prepare a person both as a scientist and as a clinical practitioner.

The psychological school that asks, "What are mental processes for?" rather than "What are mental processes?" is which of the following?

Patricia believes that the purpose of jealousy in men is to prevent their mates from becoming impregnated by other men. The reason why it is so common, she argues, is that this is a very adaptive behavior from an evolutionary perspective. Patricia's approach to jealousy is an example of

_________________ is the field of psychology that concentrates on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders.

"Children who watch violent cartoons will become more aggressive." According to the scientific method, this statement is most likely a(n)

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

Filters