Exam 1: Science of Psychology

Which of the following perspectives focuses on higher mental processes?

Describe the concept of structuralism. Which individuals were most closely associated with this approach?

A psychologist who is more interested in what you do, as opposed to how you feel, has adopted the ________ approach.

Psychiatrists

The empirical method is used to formulate the ideas of a pseudoscience.

Evolutionary psychology maintains that

Professor Alan is studying the regions of the brain that are activated when his subjects view disturbing images from horror films. He is taking the ________ perspective.

William James, a prominent American psychologist and philosopher, focused on human interaction and the purpose of thoughts. His view was eventually named

Wilhelm Wundt is to ________, as William James is to ________.

With which school of psychology is Wilhelm Wundt associated?

The specialist most likely to have a medical degree is a(n)

Rena's boss just informed her that the next election would be won by the incumbent. She proceeded to ask him where he got his information and did he know if the data was based on a random sampling of potential voters. Rena is exhibiting

Dr. Cole's research has indicated that removing the whiskers from animals shortly after birth will reduce the ability of neurons to commit to tactile sensation. His research is in the area of

Explain the fundamental differences between a clinical psychologist and a psychiatrist.

Who is most responsible for the rather narrow view of psychology held by the majority of the population?

Which type of psychologist would be most interested in movie goers' reaction to smoke pouring out from one of the vents in the ceiling of the movie theatre?

Which best depicts B.F Skinner's belief about studying human behavior?

Who was a leading proponent of behaviorism in the United States until his death in 1990?

The psychodynamic approach as practiced today tends to place ________ emphasis on sexual instincts and ________ emphasis on cultural and social experiences.

Kara was surprised to learn that certain hand signals which indicate a "job well done" in the United States are socially unacceptable in other countries. This finding comes from research completed by a ________ psychologist.