Question 1

Barry states that psychology is the study of the mind.Candace remarks that psychology is the science of behavior.How might you evaluate these two statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Barry's definition is correct; Candace's definition is incorrect. 
B)  Both statements are too broad. 
C)  Both statements are partially correct. 
D)  Barry's definition is too broad; Candace's definition is correct. 
A)  Barry's definition is correct; Candace's definition is incorrect. 
B)  Both statements are too broad. 
C)  Both statements are partially correct. 
D)  Barry's definition is too broad; Candace's definition is correct. C

Question 2

The nature in the nature/nurture debate refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  biological factors affecting the brain, the mind, and behavior 
B)  environmental factors affecting the brain, the mind, and behavior 
C)  either biological or environmental factors affecting the brain, the mind, and behavior 
D)  behaviors learned in the natural environment but not learned in a formal setting 
A)  biological factors affecting the brain, the mind, and behavior 
B)  environmental factors affecting the brain, the mind, and behavior 
C)  either biological or environmental factors affecting the brain, the mind, and behavior 
D)  behaviors learned in the natural environment but not learned in a formal setting C

Question 3

The idea that the mind and body are separate but intertwined describes the viewpoint of:

Accepted Answer

A)  dualism 
B)  structuralism 
C)  introspection 
D)  none of the above 
A)  dualism 
B)  structuralism 
C)  introspection 
D)  none of the above A

Question 4

Which of the following psychologists is most closely associated with the concept of the unconscious?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sigmund Freud 
B)  B. F. Skinner 
C)  Wilhelm Wundt 
D)  William James 
A)  Sigmund Freud 
B)  B. F. Skinner 
C)  Wilhelm Wundt 
D)  William James

Question 5

According to your text,the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius emphasized each of the following psychological topics EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  human development 
B)  interpersonal relations 
C)  intelligence 
D)  education 
A)  human development 
B)  interpersonal relations 
C)  intelligence 
D)  education

Question 6

Relative to human biological evolution,cultural evolution has occurred:

Accepted Answer

A)  much slower 
B)  about the same speed 
C)  much faster 
D)  no way to know 
A)  much slower 
B)  about the same speed 
C)  much faster 
D)  no way to know

Question 7

In which city did Wilhelm Wundt open the first psychological laboratory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vienna, Austria 
B)  Leipzig, Germany 
C)  Oxford, England 
D)  Krakow, Poland 
A)  Vienna, Austria 
B)  Leipzig, Germany 
C)  Oxford, England 
D)  Krakow, Poland

Question 8

A genome is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic blueprint 
B)  sex chromosome 
C)  mythical creature 
D)  component of DNA 
A)  genetic blueprint 
B)  sex chromosome 
C)  mythical creature 
D)  component of DNA

Question 9

According to your text,"amiable skepticism" is an important element in a type of reasoning called:

Accepted Answer

A)  scholarly inquiry 
B)  nay-sayerism 
C)  analytic argumentation 
D)  critical thinking 
A)  scholarly inquiry 
B)  nay-sayerism 
C)  analytic argumentation 
D)  critical thinking

Question 10

Critical thinking is best defined as thinking that:

Accepted Answer

A)  is systematic and reasonable 
B)  is open-minded and creative 
C)  criticizes others' opinions 
D)  uses inferences but does not solve problems 
A)  is systematic and reasonable 
B)  is open-minded and creative 
C)  criticizes others' opinions 
D)  uses inferences but does not solve problems

Question 11

Which cultural group is most likely to focus on an entire image rather than the single elements of its foreground?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eastern cultures 
B)  Western cultures 
C)  both Western and Eastern cultures 
D)  neither Western nor Eastern cultures 
A)  Eastern cultures 
B)  Western cultures 
C)  both Western and Eastern cultures 
D)  neither Western nor Eastern cultures

Question 12

Which of the following statements is the best conclusion regarding the Mozart effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no data to suggest that listening to classical music improves cognition in any manner. 
B)  There is strong evidence to show that listening to classical music makes children more intelligent. 
C)  Listening to classical music makes children, but not college students, smarter. 
D)  Listening to Mozart appears to enhance only certain types of motor skills in college students. 
A)  There is no data to suggest that listening to classical music improves cognition in any manner. 
B)  There is strong evidence to show that listening to classical music makes children more intelligent. 
C)  Listening to classical music makes children, but not college students, smarter. 
D)  Listening to Mozart appears to enhance only certain types of motor skills in college students.

Question 13

In which order did the behaviorists discussed in your text make their most important contributions to the field,from the earliest to the most recent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Watsonà Pavlov à Skinner 
B)  Pavlov à Watson à Skinner 
C)  Pavlov à Skinner à Watson 
D)  Skinner à Watson à Pavlov 
A)  Watsonà Pavlov à Skinner 
B)  Pavlov à Watson à Skinner 
C)  Pavlov à Skinner à Watson 
D)  Skinner à Watson à Pavlov

Question 14

The area of science that focuses on studying the working brain is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological science 
B)  biological science 
C)  psychobiological science 
D)  neuroscience 
A)  psychological science 
B)  biological science 
C)  psychobiological science 
D)  neuroscience

Question 15

Which of the following statements best captures historical trends in the cognitive approach in psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the 1970s, cognitive psychology emphasized the mind; today, it focuses mostly on behavior. 
B)  In the 1970s, cognitive psychology emphasized the mind; today, it focuses mainly on the brain. 
C)  In the 1970s, cognitive psychology emphasized the brain; today, it focuses on the mind along with the brain. 
D)  In the 1970s, cognitive psychology emphasized the mind; today, it focuses on both the mind and the brain. 
A)  In the 1970s, cognitive psychology emphasized the mind; today, it focuses mostly on behavior. 
B)  In the 1970s, cognitive psychology emphasized the mind; today, it focuses mainly on the brain. 
C)  In the 1970s, cognitive psychology emphasized the brain; today, it focuses on the mind along with the brain. 
D)  In the 1970s, cognitive psychology emphasized the mind; today, it focuses on both the mind and the brain.

Question 16

This area of psychology studies how the mind processes,stores,and retrieves information:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Many soldiers returning from the war in Iraq have suffered from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).However,your friend from high school who has returned from a protracted active deployment seems to be coping well even though he had some truly horrible experiences.How might you explain this difference with regard to the biological and environmental contributions to behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your friend may not have a genetic susceptibility for PTSD. 
B)  Environment is not an important factor in determining behavior. 
C)  Your friend inherited a genetic predisposition to PTSD. 
D)  Soldiers' experiences in Iraq really are not as bad as people say. 
A)  Your friend may not have a genetic susceptibility for PTSD. 
B)  Environment is not an important factor in determining behavior. 
C)  Your friend inherited a genetic predisposition to PTSD. 
D)  Soldiers' experiences in Iraq really are not as bad as people say.

Question 18

Which of the following actions is the best example of a behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  jumping up and down 
B)  trying to remember a phone number 
C)  discussing plans for the day 
D)  none of the above 
A)  jumping up and down 
B)  trying to remember a phone number 
C)  discussing plans for the day 
D)  none of the above

Question 19

When psychologists say that knowledge or a memory is "primed," they mean that the knowledge or memory is:

Accepted Answer

A)  transformed 
B)  retrieved 
C)  activated 
D)  used 
A)  transformed 
B)  retrieved 
C)  activated 
D)  used

Question 20

Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species had its strongest influence on the _____ school of thought in psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist 
B)  humanistic 
C)  structuralist 
D)  psychoanalytic 
A)  functionalist 
B)  humanistic 
C)  structuralist 
D)  psychoanalytic

Barry states that psychology is the study of the mind.Candace remarks that psychology is the science of behavior.How might you evaluate these two statements?

The nature in the nature/nurture debate refers to:

The idea that the mind and body are separate but intertwined describes the viewpoint of:

Which of the following psychologists is most closely associated with the concept of the unconscious?

According to your text,the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius emphasized each of the following psychological topics EXCEPT:

Relative to human biological evolution,cultural evolution has occurred:

In which city did Wilhelm Wundt open the first psychological laboratory?

A genome is a:

According to your text,"amiable skepticism" is an important element in a type of reasoning called:

Critical thinking is best defined as thinking that:

Which cultural group is most likely to focus on an entire image rather than the single elements of its foreground?

Which of the following statements is the best conclusion regarding the Mozart effect?

In which order did the behaviorists discussed in your text make their most important contributions to the field,from the earliest to the most recent?

The area of science that focuses on studying the working brain is called:

Which of the following statements best captures historical trends in the cognitive approach in psychology?

This area of psychology studies how the mind processes,stores,and retrieves information:

Which of the following actions is the best example of a behavior?

When psychologists say that knowledge or a memory is "primed," they mean that the knowledge or memory is:

Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species had its strongest influence on the _____ school of thought in psychology.

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Exam 1: The Science of Psychology

Barry states that psychology is the study of the mind.Candace remarks that psychology is the science of behavior.How might you evaluate these two statements?

The nature in the nature/nurture debate refers to:

The idea that the mind and body are separate but intertwined describes the viewpoint of:

Which of the following psychologists is most closely associated with the concept of the unconscious?

According to your text,the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius emphasized each of the following psychological topics EXCEPT:

Relative to human biological evolution,cultural evolution has occurred:

In which city did Wilhelm Wundt open the first psychological laboratory?

A genome is a:

According to your text,"amiable skepticism" is an important element in a type of reasoning called:

Critical thinking is best defined as thinking that:

Which cultural group is most likely to focus on an entire image rather than the single elements of its foreground?

Which of the following statements is the best conclusion regarding the Mozart effect?

In which order did the behaviorists discussed in your text make their most important contributions to the field,from the earliest to the most recent?

The area of science that focuses on studying the working brain is called:

Which of the following statements best captures historical trends in the cognitive approach in psychology?

This area of psychology studies how the mind processes,stores,and retrieves information:

Which of the following actions is the best example of a behavior?

When psychologists say that knowledge or a memory is "primed," they mean that the knowledge or memory is:

Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species had its strongest influence on the _____ school of thought in psychology.

Research Methodology

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Attention and Memory

Thinking and Intelligence

Human Development

Emotion and Motivation

Health and Well-Being

Social Psychology

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters