Question 1

Which of the following philosophers is most noted for promoting dualism as an explanation of the mind/body problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  René Descartes 
B)  Leonardo da Vinci 
C)  Hippocrates 
D)  Sigmund Freud 
A)  René Descartes 
B)  Leonardo da Vinci 
C)  Hippocrates 
D)  Sigmund Freud

Question 2

Stimulus is to response as _____ is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  environment; behavior 
B)  behavior; environment 
C)  behavior; mind 
D)  unconscious; conscious 
A)  environment; behavior 
B)  behavior; environment 
C)  behavior; mind 
D)  unconscious; conscious

Question 3

Which of the following is an important goal of your psychology textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  to teach you how to be a therapist by using methods of psychology 
B)  to provide you with an education about the methods of psychological science 
C)  to help you define normal versus abnormal behavior so you can accurately identify mental illness 
D)  to help you predict how people will interact in novel situations 
A)  to teach you how to be a therapist by using methods of psychology 
B)  to provide you with an education about the methods of psychological science 
C)  to help you define normal versus abnormal behavior so you can accurately identify mental illness 
D)  to help you predict how people will interact in novel situations

Question 4

With respect to the historical development of the field of social psychology,which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social psychology clearly reflects the continuing influence of the psychodynamic approach. 
B)  Social psychology initially reflected the influence of the cognitive perspective; today, though, the field is heavily behavioristic. 
C)  Social psychology initially reflected the influence of the psychodynamic perspective; today, though, the field is more cognitive in orientation. 
D)  Social psychology has always reflected the impact of the Gestalt psychologists. 
A)  Social psychology clearly reflects the continuing influence of the psychodynamic approach. 
B)  Social psychology initially reflected the influence of the cognitive perspective; today, though, the field is heavily behavioristic. 
C)  Social psychology initially reflected the influence of the psychodynamic perspective; today, though, the field is more cognitive in orientation. 
D)  Social psychology has always reflected the impact of the Gestalt psychologists.

Question 5

Which of the following types of evidence provided the foundation for Freudian theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  survey responses of large samples of adults 
B)  observations of adults in everyday contexts 
C)  case studies of patients in therapy 
D)  laboratory studies of animal behavior 
A)  survey responses of large samples of adults 
B)  observations of adults in everyday contexts 
C)  case studies of patients in therapy 
D)  laboratory studies of animal behavior

Question 6

Noreen asserts that our behavior often reflects unconscious motives and conflicts.This viewpoint is most consistent with the _____ approach in psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  Freudian 
B)  structuralist 
C)  Gestalt 
D)  behaviorist 
A)  Freudian 
B)  structuralist 
C)  Gestalt 
D)  behaviorist

Question 7

Yuko remarks that she is interested in child development and educational psychology.Based on your text's discussion,Yuko's interests echo the:

Accepted Answer

A)  emphases of Confucius 
B)  writings of da Vinci 
C)  thoughts of Greek scholars 
D)  writings of early Muslim thinkers 
A)  emphases of Confucius 
B)  writings of da Vinci 
C)  thoughts of Greek scholars 
D)  writings of early Muslim thinkers

Question 8

Which of the following subfields of psychology is correctly matched with a sample topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive psychology-the influence of emotions on decision making 
B)  developmental psychology-the effectiveness of drug therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C)  experimental-the role of neurotransmitter deficits in schizophrenia 
D)  clinical-the development of valid achievement tests for elementary school students 
A)  cognitive psychology-the influence of emotions on decision making 
B)  developmental psychology-the effectiveness of drug therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C)  experimental-the role of neurotransmitter deficits in schizophrenia 
D)  clinical-the development of valid achievement tests for elementary school students

Question 9

Lassandra takes a sip of cola."Sweet ...cold,wet,tingly ...slightly bitter," she reports.Lassandra is:

Accepted Answer

A)  interviewing 
B)  suffering a stroke 
C)  taking an intelligence test 
D)  introspecting 
A)  interviewing 
B)  suffering a stroke 
C)  taking an intelligence test 
D)  introspecting

Question 10

Dr.Prescott is a physician treating an elderly patient showing early symptoms of dementia.Ms.Ellis is a teacher working with children with autism.Finally,Mr.Washington is a lawyer selecting individuals to serve on a jury.Which of these individuals is likely to use psychological science in his or her professional activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dr. Prescott only 
B)  both Dr. Prescott and Ms. Ellis 
C)  Ms. Ellis only 
D)  all three: Dr. Prescott, Ms. Ellis, and Mr. Washington 
A)  Dr. Prescott only 
B)  both Dr. Prescott and Ms. Ellis 
C)  Ms. Ellis only 
D)  all three: Dr. Prescott, Ms. Ellis, and Mr. Washington

Question 11

Who would be most likely to agree with the statement,"Psychologists should study that which is observable"?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive psychologist 
B)  behavioral psychologist 
C)  developmental psychologist 
D)  industrial/organizational psychologist 
A)  cognitive psychologist 
B)  behavioral psychologist 
C)  developmental psychologist 
D)  industrial/organizational psychologist

Question 12

Most psychological research takes place in _____.The participants in psychological research are most often _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  colleges and universities; healthy, working adults 
B)  colleges and universities; students 
C)  clinics and hospitals; patients with psychological disorders 
D)  clinics and hospitals; healthy, working adults 
A)  colleges and universities; healthy, working adults 
B)  colleges and universities; students 
C)  clinics and hospitals; patients with psychological disorders 
D)  clinics and hospitals; healthy, working adults

Question 13

Which of the following statements best describes psychological science?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychological science is really just common sense. 
B)  Psychological science is applying common sense. 
C)  Psychological science principles are highly applicable to everyday life. 
D)  Psychological principles are too scientific to apply to everyday life. 
A)  Psychological science is really just common sense. 
B)  Psychological science is applying common sense. 
C)  Psychological science principles are highly applicable to everyday life. 
D)  Psychological principles are too scientific to apply to everyday life.

Which of the following philosophers is most noted for promoting dualism as an explanation of the mind/body problem?

Stimulus is to response as _ is to _.

Which of the following is an important goal of your psychology textbook?

With respect to the historical development of the field of social psychology,which of the following statements is most accurate?

Which of the following types of evidence provided the foundation for Freudian theory?

Noreen asserts that our behavior often reflects unconscious motives and conflicts.This viewpoint is most consistent with the _____ approach in psychology.

Yuko remarks that she is interested in child development and educational psychology.Based on your text's discussion,Yuko's interests echo the:

Which of the following subfields of psychology is correctly matched with a sample topic?

Lassandra takes a sip of cola."Sweet ...cold,wet,tingly ...slightly bitter," she reports.Lassandra is:

Who would be most likely to agree with the statement,"Psychologists should study that which is observable"?

Most psychological research takes place in _.The participants in psychological research are most often _.

Which of the following statements best describes psychological science?

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

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Exam 1: The Science of Psychology

Which of the following philosophers is most noted for promoting dualism as an explanation of the mind/body problem?

Stimulus is to response as _____ is to _____.

Which of the following is an important goal of your psychology textbook?

With respect to the historical development of the field of social psychology,which of the following statements is most accurate?

Which of the following types of evidence provided the foundation for Freudian theory?

Noreen asserts that our behavior often reflects unconscious motives and conflicts.This viewpoint is most consistent with the _____ approach in psychology.

Yuko remarks that she is interested in child development and educational psychology.Based on your text's discussion,Yuko's interests echo the:

Which of the following subfields of psychology is correctly matched with a sample topic?

Lassandra takes a sip of cola."Sweet ...cold,wet,tingly ...slightly bitter," she reports.Lassandra is:

Who would be most likely to agree with the statement,"Psychologists should study that which is observable"?

Most psychological research takes place in _____.The participants in psychological research are most often _____.

Which of the following statements best describes psychological science?

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

Stimulus is to response as _ is to _.

Most psychological research takes place in _.The participants in psychological research are most often _.