Exam 1: Science of Psychology

The sociocultural approach emphasizes the importance of adaptation and survival.

Alan is a psychologist who studies how individuals' thinking and behavior are influenced by groups. His particular area of specialization is known as personality psychology.

Samantha is suffering from fatigue and sometimes cannot make herself get out of bed. She feels that the world is a sad, unhappy place. Dr. Powell and Samantha examine her feelings and consider the relationships in her life which may have affected her views. Dr. Powell is a professional in the field of

Humanists believe that people can change their own fates through conscious decisions.

A(n) ________ psychologist might be employed to work with architects to determine the best working arrangement, color, and lighting for a work place, hospital, or research laboratory.

Marlena is frustrated with the approach her therapist is taking to treat her depression. "I am sick of talking about my problems. I would like to try one of the new anti-depressant medications," she says. Which type of psychological professional should she seek out?

Dr. Ames studies the way groups influence the decisions that people make. She is a ________ psychologist.

Which of the following perspectives is most closely associated with positive psychology?

Dr. Phil's father was a psychiatrist and Dr. Phil is a clinical psychologist. One difference between them is that Dr. Phil's father could prescribe drugs, whereas Dr. Phil cannot.

When American research subjects were given a choice between selecting more or less challenging tasks to complete, most subjects

Many colleges use students' S.A.T. scores to determine who they will accept into their programs. Which goal of psychological science are they utilizing?

According to the discipline of psychology, which of the following is NOT a behavior?

Darwin, when describing the process of natural selection, claimed that

Which type of psychologist might assess a student's intelligence level?

Your neighbor chose a clinical psychologist for therapy, telling you that the deciding factor was that a clinical psychologist has a medical degree (M.D.) Your neighbor is mistaken.

In trying to understand mental processes, researchers Will and Megan attempted to analyze the mind in terms of its basic elements. Their approach is most closely related to

Marshall is the director of a nursing home. Which type of psychologist would provide him with the most useful information concerning the well being of his residents?

Which of the following is a topic that would be explored by researchers who believe in positive psychology?

A psychologist following the humanistic approach would be most interested in how

Professor Schjott is observing children on the playground as they take turns on the new jungle gym. He is recording how many times a child complains to the teacher about not getting a turn. Which goal of psychological science is he utilizing?