Exam 1: Introduction to Psychology

___________ is the study of how people's thoughts,feelings,and actions are affected by others.

Psychologists and psychiatrists both have doctoral degrees and conduct therapy.

Why is it significant that there are so few minorities in the field of psychology?

Explain the information processing theory in full detail.

What is the difference between observable behavior and internal mental processes?

The ____________ perspective considers how people and nonhumans function biologically: how individual nerve cells are joined together,how the inheritance of certain characteristics from parents and other ancestors influence behavior,how the functioning of the body affects hopes and fears,and which behaviors are instinctual.

__________ investigates the similarities and differences in psychological functioning in and across various cultures and ethnic groups.

The formal beginning of psychology began in Germany and the United States by which two men?

Developmental psychology studies how people grow and change from the moment of conception through death.

___________ applies psychology to the criminal justice system and legal issues.

Which of the following subfields in psychology focuses primarily on educational,social,and career adjustment problems?

Describe two of the subfields in psychology in great detail.

A(n)______________ is a prediction stated in a way that allows a theory to be tested (an educated guess about the outcome).

Which of the following is not true regarding ethics in research?

Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes.

Which perspective suggests that all individuals naturally strive to grow,develop,and be in control of their lives and behaviors?

__________ considers how behavior is influenced by our genetic inheritance from our ancestors.

In naturalistic observation,the investigator observes people in a laboratory setting to see their reactions.