Question 1

Functionalism essentially rejected Descartes's notion of mind-body dualism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Darwin's theory of evolution had an important impact on early psychology, especially within the area known as functionalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Dr. Tucker works with young people in dealing with problems that they have during their education. Dr. Tucker is most likely to be a __________ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  school 
C)  clinical 
D)  developmental 
E)  experimental 
A)  cognitive 
B)  school 
C)  clinical 
D)  developmental 
E)  experimental

Question 4

If Descartes were to examine you, he might conclude that you consist of __________, in accordance with his __________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  mind; monist 
B)  neurons; empiricist 
C)  matter; materialist 
D)  mind and matter; dualist 
E)  soul; spiritualist 
A)  mind; monist 
B)  neurons; empiricist 
C)  matter; materialist 
D)  mind and matter; dualist 
E)  soul; spiritualist

Question 5

Explain how Itard's work with Victor, "The Wild Boy of Aveyron, "influenced the development of child education into the 20th century.

Accepted Answer

The answer should mention that Itard emp

Question 6

Descartes is the individual given credit for founding the philosophical perspective known as animism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The idea that psychology is a natural science whose primary objective is the study of only observable events was disputed by early behaviourists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Sigmund Freud's theory of the structures of the mind was similar to Wundt's structuralist ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The biological revolution in psychology was spawned by

Accepted Answer

A)  the cognitive revolution. 
B)  advances in neurobiology. 
C)  the invention of the microscope. 
D)  the discovery of the chemical nature of the nervous system. 
E)  advances in behaviourism. 
A)  the cognitive revolution. 
B)  advances in neurobiology. 
C)  the invention of the microscope. 
D)  the discovery of the chemical nature of the nervous system. 
E)  advances in behaviourism.

Question 10

Kathleen trains her dog by giving him a treat every time he obeys and scolding him when he disobeys. Her method of training is most related to the early psychological ideas of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism 
B)  Pavlov's psychic reflexes 
C)  the doctrine of specific nerve energies 
D)  the law of effect 
E)  Gestalt principles of organization 
A)  functionalism 
B)  Pavlov's psychic reflexes 
C)  the doctrine of specific nerve energies 
D)  the law of effect 
E)  Gestalt principles of organization

Question 11

The word "psychology"literally means the science of the mind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The study of mental operations, as opposed to the study of mental structures, is the way that Angell defined

Accepted Answer

A)  psychology. 
B)  behaviourism. 
C)  Gestalt psychology. 
D)  functionalism. 
E)  structuralism. 
A)  psychology. 
B)  behaviourism. 
C)  Gestalt psychology. 
D)  functionalism. 
E)  structuralism.

Question 13

Simonton's study (2004) suggested that psychology as a science should be grouped with

Accepted Answer

A)  physics. 
B)  chemistry. 
C)  biology. 
D)  sociology. 
E)  political science. 
A)  physics. 
B)  chemistry. 
C)  biology. 
D)  sociology. 
E)  political science.

Question 14

Dr. Wakelin is an applied psychologist. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be his profession?

Accepted Answer

A)  engineering psychologist 
B)  health psychologist 
C)  clinical psychologist 
D)  organizational psychologist 
E)  cognitive psychologist 
A)  engineering psychologist 
B)  health psychologist 
C)  clinical psychologist 
D)  organizational psychologist 
E)  cognitive psychologist

Question 15

The ultimate goal of psychology is to

Accepted Answer

A)  discover the causal events. 
B)  explore the human psyche. 
C)  solve the problems of humankind. 
D)  understand human behaviour. 
E)  control behaviour. 
A)  discover the causal events. 
B)  explore the human psyche. 
C)  solve the problems of humankind. 
D)  understand human behaviour. 
E)  control behaviour.

Question 16

According to Descartes, to understand the world, one must

Accepted Answer

A)  understand how it is constructed. 
B)  reconcile human experience with God's revelations. 
C)  use the scientific method to discover the causes of human action. 
D)  also understand and obey God's will. 
E)  explore unconscious processes. 
A)  understand how it is constructed. 
B)  reconcile human experience with God's revelations. 
C)  use the scientific method to discover the causes of human action. 
D)  also understand and obey God's will. 
E)  explore unconscious processes.

Question 17

The emphasis of the functionalist approach was placed squarely on

Accepted Answer

A)  understanding private mental events. 
B)  discovering the physiological basis of consciousness. 
C)  the biological significance of behaviour. 
D)  solving the mysteries of the mind. 
E)  the relationship between the mind and body. 
A)  understanding private mental events. 
B)  discovering the physiological basis of consciousness. 
C)  the biological significance of behaviour. 
D)  solving the mysteries of the mind. 
E)  the relationship between the mind and body.

Question 18

The premier award of the Canadian Psychological Association is named in honour of Canadian neurobiologist

Accepted Answer

A)  James Mark Baldwin. 
B)  Ivan Pavlov. 
C)  John Watson. 
D)  Donald Hebb. 
E)  René Decartes. 
A)  James Mark Baldwin. 
B)  Ivan Pavlov. 
C)  John Watson. 
D)  Donald Hebb. 
E)  René Decartes.

Question 19

Angell's description of the basic principles of functionalism include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism studies mental operations and their functions. 
B)  mental processes are part of the biological activity of an organism. 
C)  there is no meaningful distinction between mind and body. 
D)  mental processes are a product of the organism's evolutionary history. 
E)  functionalism studies mental structures not mental operations. 
A)  functionalism studies mental operations and their functions. 
B)  mental processes are part of the biological activity of an organism. 
C)  there is no meaningful distinction between mind and body. 
D)  mental processes are a product of the organism's evolutionary history. 
E)  functionalism studies mental structures not mental operations.

Question 20

One reason that psychology was first studied so intensely in Germany is that

Accepted Answer

A)  Wundt persuaded the German government to fund psychological research. 
B)  many German scholars believed the human mind could be studied scientifically. 
C)  Germany was already well grounded in philosophy. 
D)  Helmholtz's and Wundt's teachings influenced many young scholars to pursue teaching and research careers in Germany's many universities. 
E)  Wundt disregarded dualistic philosophies of behaviour in favour of physiological explanations. 
A)  Wundt persuaded the German government to fund psychological research. 
B)  many German scholars believed the human mind could be studied scientifically. 
C)  Germany was already well grounded in philosophy. 
D)  Helmholtz's and Wundt's teachings influenced many young scholars to pursue teaching and research careers in Germany's many universities. 
E)  Wundt disregarded dualistic philosophies of behaviour in favour of physiological explanations.

Functionalism essentially rejected Descartes's notion of mind-body dualism.

Darwin's theory of evolution had an important impact on early psychology, especially within the area known as functionalism.

Dr. Tucker works with young people in dealing with problems that they have during their education. Dr. Tucker is most likely to be a __________ psychologist.

If Descartes were to examine you, he might conclude that you consist of , in accordance with his perspective.

Explain how Itard's work with Victor, "The Wild Boy of Aveyron, "influenced the development of child education into the 20th century.

Descartes is the individual given credit for founding the philosophical perspective known as animism.

The idea that psychology is a natural science whose primary objective is the study of only observable events was disputed by early behaviourists.

Sigmund Freud's theory of the structures of the mind was similar to Wundt's structuralist ideas.

The biological revolution in psychology was spawned by

Kathleen trains her dog by giving him a treat every time he obeys and scolding him when he disobeys. Her method of training is most related to the early psychological ideas of __________.

The word "psychology"literally means the science of the mind.

The study of mental operations, as opposed to the study of mental structures, is the way that Angell defined

Simonton's study (2004) suggested that psychology as a science should be grouped with

Dr. Wakelin is an applied psychologist. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be his profession?

The ultimate goal of psychology is to

According to Descartes, to understand the world, one must

The emphasis of the functionalist approach was placed squarely on

The premier award of the Canadian Psychological Association is named in honour of Canadian neurobiologist

Angell's description of the basic principles of functionalism include all of the following EXCEPT

One reason that psychology was first studied so intensely in Germany is that

The Ways and Means of Psychology

Evolution, Heredity, and Behaviour

Biology of Behaviour

Sensation

Perception

Learning and Behaviour

Memory

Consciousness

Language

Intelligence and Thinking

Lifespan Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Lifestyle, Stress, and Health

The Nature and Causes of Psychological Disorders

The Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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Exam 1: The Science of Psychology

Functionalism essentially rejected Descartes's notion of mind-body dualism.

Darwin's theory of evolution had an important impact on early psychology, especially within the area known as functionalism.

Dr. Tucker works with young people in dealing with problems that they have during their education. Dr. Tucker is most likely to be a __________ psychologist.

If Descartes were to examine you, he might conclude that you consist of __________, in accordance with his __________ perspective.

Explain how Itard's work with Victor, "The Wild Boy of Aveyron, "influenced the development of child education into the 20th century.

Descartes is the individual given credit for founding the philosophical perspective known as animism.

The idea that psychology is a natural science whose primary objective is the study of only observable events was disputed by early behaviourists.

Sigmund Freud's theory of the structures of the mind was similar to Wundt's structuralist ideas.

The biological revolution in psychology was spawned by

Kathleen trains her dog by giving him a treat every time he obeys and scolding him when he disobeys. Her method of training is most related to the early psychological ideas of __________.

The word "psychology"literally means the science of the mind.

The study of mental operations, as opposed to the study of mental structures, is the way that Angell defined

Simonton's study (2004) suggested that psychology as a science should be grouped with

Dr. Wakelin is an applied psychologist. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be his profession?

The ultimate goal of psychology is to

According to Descartes, to understand the world, one must

The emphasis of the functionalist approach was placed squarely on

The premier award of the Canadian Psychological Association is named in honour of Canadian neurobiologist

Angell's description of the basic principles of functionalism include all of the following EXCEPT

One reason that psychology was first studied so intensely in Germany is that

The Ways and Means of Psychology

Evolution, Heredity, and Behaviour

Biology of Behaviour

Sensation

Perception

Learning and Behaviour

Memory

Consciousness

Language

Intelligence and Thinking

Lifespan Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Lifestyle, Stress, and Health

The Nature and Causes of Psychological Disorders

The Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters

If Descartes were to examine you, he might conclude that you consist of , in accordance with his perspective.