Exam 1: Introduction to Psychology

The emphasis of the humanistic perspective is on:

Fiona helps students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)develop effective study regimens and strategies.Fiona is most likely a(n)_____ psychologist.

Strategies aimed at encouraging one to examine assumptions,evaluate assertions,and think more carefully are specifically called _____ techniques.

Which of the following branches of psychology studies the processes of sensing,perceiving,learning,and thinking about the world?

Counseling psychologists are more likely than clinical psychologists to practice in:

How is the diversity of psychology limited in the United States?

Noreen asserts that our behavior is motivated by inner forces and conflicts about which we have little awareness or control.This viewpoint is most consistent with the _____ perspective in psychology.

Currently,women earn _____ of new psychology doctorate degrees in the United States.

Social psychology:

Dr.Young activates social stereotypes his participants might hold; simultaneously,he records changes in the brain's electrical activity.Dr.Young is part of an evolving field known as _____.

Psychology majors are highly valued by employers because they can:

The text describes the role of psychology in addressing such current social concerns as a)the fallibility of eyewitness memory; b)economic recession; c)obesity; and d)terrorism.Select two of these issues and describe how psychologists in several different subfields might approach them.In your answer,make explicit reference to at least three of the following subfields: cognitive psychology,social psychology,personality psychology,and cross-cultural psychology.

At a conference on terrorism research,a panel of psychologists is discussing suicide bombers.Dr.Gerami outlines the role of charismatic leaders in encouraging the actions of suicide bombers.Dr.Hespeler argues that sometimes suicide bombing may be seen as a rational response to a particular system of beliefs.Finally,Dr.Islington reviews the internal traits associated with suicide bombing.Which of the following alternatives BEST identifies the subfields in which each of these psychologists probably specializes?

Gestalt psychology may be seen as a reaction to _____.

Beatriz has just received her doctoral degree in psychology.All else being equal,in which of the following settings is she most likely to find employment?

Callie works in the field of psychology.All else being equal,there is about a _____chance that her highest degree is a master's degree.

The formal beginning of psychology is associated with:

Personality psychology:

_____ is an early approach to psychology that concentrated on what the mind does and the role of behavior in allowing people to adapt to their environments.

Briefly,in 1-2 paragraphs,discuss the under representation of racial and ethnic minorities among psychologists in the United States and the significance this may have on the field as a whole.Please provide one possible example that illustrates the effects this may have.