Exam 1: The History and Scope of Psychology

According to the biopsychosocial approach,mass media influences on behavior and mental processes would be considered a ________ influence.

Edward Titchener used the method of introspection to identify

Compared with the structuralists,early behaviorists were much less likely to focus on the study of

The type of thinking that examines assumptions,appraises the source,discerns hidden biases,evaluates evidence,and assesses conclusions is called

The transmission of political practices and religious customs from one generation to the next best illustrates the importance of

The approach to psychology that uses scientific methods to explore the building of a "good life" that engages our skills,and a "meaningful life" that points beyond ourselves is called

Professor Jones is examining the impact of parental divorce on adult children's attitudes regarding romantic relationships.The attitude regarding romantic relationships can be considered a(n)

Natassia believes that boys learn to be more aggressive than girls primarily because boys are more frequently pressured to defend themselves with fists.Natassia's belief is best described as an example of the ________ perspective.

Which major force in psychology emphasized unconscious thought processes?

An online news story claims that subtle differences between the body odors of male and female infants enable women to correctly identify the sex of a baby solely on the basis of their sense of smell.Describe how the scientific attitude would enable you to think in an intelligent way about this claim.

Which approach to psychology holds that happiness is a by-product of a pleasant,engaged,and meaningful life?

Which specialists are the most likely to prescribe a drug for the treatment of a psychological disorder?

The behavioral perspective is most likely to emphasize the importance of

Ali insists that intellectual skills are inherited;Claire argues that intelligence is developed through educational experiences.Ali and Claire have differing perspectives on intelligence that

Which perspective would suggest that the facial expressions associated with the emotions of lust and rage are inherited?

The scientific attitude requires an open-minded humility because it involves a willingness to

Who would agree with the statement,"What you cannot observe and measure,you cannot scientifically study?"

To balance psychology's historical focus on human problems and negative emotions,Martin Seligman called for the development of

Focusing on the extent to which personality is influenced by motives outside of our own awareness is most relevant to the ________ perspective.

Who was a student of William James and the first female president of the American Psychological Association?