Exam 1: Introduction to the Science of Psychology

Sharya believes that people's patterns of thoughts and judgments motivate them to behave in certain ways. Sharya's views are most consistent with the ____ approach to psychology.​

As a biological psychologist, Dr. Arztoften collaborates with his colleagues in the fields of genetics, computer science, and neurophysiology. These researchers from different disciplines all work within the larger field of ____.​

Camara just took a test that attempts to identify people who are likely to be honest and trustworthy employees. Camara's test was most likely created by a____ psychologist.​

The old saying that "the nail that stands up gets pounded down" most likely developed in a ____ culture.​

Zorica studies social influences on consumer behavior. Pat researches the effect of chemical imbalances on the onset of depression. Zorica and Pat study different topics and may use different methods, but like the majority of psychologists, they both ____.​

Your friend Isha never complains about being lonely but often expresses her worries about being rejected by her network of friends and family. Her attitudes are typical of someone raised in a(n)____ country.​

Barry is looking for a journal article on childhood resilience that supports the biological approach to psychology. Which keyword(s)will be most helpful to Barry in his search?​

A psychologist blindfolds a subject and then places the subject's hand into a dish of water. The psychologist asks the subject to report whether his hand feels colder or warmer than before being placed in the water. Which psychologist was most likely to have conducted this study?

Which statementwould be most likely to be spoken by a member of a collectivist culture?​

Latasha works for a multinational corporation. She must report to executives from a collectivist culture about the status of a project conducted by her group. To communicate in the most appropriate way to these executives, what should she say?​

Which of the following is universal in all cultures?​

Keith believes that his behavior reflects his unconscious struggles to satisfy his desires for sex and food and the need to abide by the restrictions of society. His roommate thinks his behavior reflects an excessive amount of hormones. Keith's approach regarding his behavior is ____, and his roommate has a(n)____ approach.​

Dr. Cassidy researches how teachers can most effectively teach grammar principles to elementary school students. Dr. Cassidy's research is most appropriate for which subfield of psychology?​

Lola is conducting research on the intersection of psychology and law. Specifically, she wants to know how eyewitness testimony can be affected by the way that police officers and attorneys phrase their questions. Lola is interested in the ____ subfield of psychology.​

Dr. O'Bryan works with children, trying to understand the changes that occur in their play activities as they grow older. Dr. O'Bryan is a(n)____ psychologist.​

Julene is applying to graduate school in psychology. She wants to study ways to test children for learning disabilities so that they can be placed into special education programs. Julene should apply to graduate programs that specialize in ____ psychology.​

Rod believes that some college students are independent go-getters and that other college students are more dependent on family approval than on personal achievement. The former group seems to hold ____ values whereas the latter group holds ____ values.​

Dr. Tingley is investigating the question of how negotiators from different countries react to threats during the negotiation process. Dr. Tingley is engaged in ____ research.​

You are marooned on a tropical island with a dangerous criminal. In your suitcase are four books written by psychologists. If you believe that the criminal's behavior was mostly the result of unconscious conflicts within his mind, which author should you choose to best elaborate on this idea?​

As an undergraduate psychology major, Carl has developed a strong desire to study behavior and mental processes, in particular human performance. During an internship at a local business, Carl is intrigued with how a manager's interpersonal style can affect the workers' motivation. The field of ____ psychology would be most applicable to Carl's interests.​