Exam 1: The Science of Psychology

A group of psychologists at a cocktail party are discussing what kinds of questions are most studied and useful in the field of psychology. Which of the following pairs of psychologists are most likely to find agreement?

Today women receive ________ of the PhD's granted in psychology.

A psychologist claims that hidden motives and unconscious desires are the basis of behavior. This psychologist is most likely a(n) ________ psychologist.

Scientists use the word ________ to refer exclusively to biological differences between men and women in anatomy, genetics, or physical functioning.

Psychodynamic theory is most closely associated with ________.

Researchers use the word ________ to refer to the psychological and social meanings attached to being biologically male or female.

Clinical psychologists are concerned with everyday problems of adjustment.

Although the American Psychological Association had drawn up a code for ethical behavior in 1953, the issue of ethics was raised again in 1963 when ________.

Watson attempted to demonstrate that all psychological phenomena were a result of ____.

A group of psychologists study physical, mental, social and emotional growth from the prenatal period through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. They are most likely to be ________ psychologists.

Watson was interested in showing that fears could be eliminated by conditioning.

The expectations of a researcher that might distort or influence his or her interpretation of what he or she actually observed is called ________.

The first psychology laboratory was founded by ________.

Case studies, naturalistic observation, and surveys are best suited for ________ behaviors, beliefs, opinions, and attitudes.

A common cultural heritage, including religion, language, and/or ancestry, that is shared by a group of individuals is called ________.

A researcher gives a rat a pellet each time it presses the proper lever in its cage. This technique is called ________.

The primary advantage of the naturalistic observation method of research is that it ________.

Titchener believed psychologists should analyze complex experiences in terms of ________.

John B. Watson is known for his theories on behaviorism.

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 ________.