Question 1

Jacqueline is having difficulties with relationships. Her psychotherapist tells her that the goal of her therapy sessions will be to try to uncover unconscious conflicts she has about her relationships. Jacqueline's therapist most likely takes the ____ approach to psychology.​

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodynamic
B)  cognitive
C)  behavioral
D)  relational A

Question 2

Dr. Branaman's study investigates the relationship between offices with large windows and workers' productivity. Dr. Branaman is most likely a(n)____ psychologist.​

Accepted Answer

A)  educational
B)  counseling
C)  environmental
D)  community C

Question 3

Edward and his team develop architectural designs for university residence halls. The goal of their designs is to promote collaborative learning among students while maintaining a sense of individual privacy and comfort. To ensure his plans will meet his goals, Edward has most likely consulted with a(n)____ psychologist.​

Accepted Answer

A)  personality
B)  environmental
C)  community
D)  industrial and organizational B

Question 4

Researchers have found that infants may have an innate ability to respond to faces. These researchers suggest that an interest in human faces may have developed because it helps newborns focus on their only source of food and care. These researchers are most likely following a(n)____ approach.​

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral
B)  evolutionary
C)  cognitive
D)  biological

Question 5

Dr. Bothwell's research finds a correlation between frequency of touching another person during conversations and perceived attractiveness of the person doing the touching. You would most likely find Dr. Bothwell's work reported in a journal that publishes research in ____ psychology.​

Accepted Answer

A)  biological
B)  developmental
C)  personality
D)  social

Question 6

At McCutcheon University, Dr. West is studying how factors such as gender, ethnicity, and social class affect the attitudes of domestic students toward international students. This research is focusing on ____ variables.​

Accepted Answer

A)  collectivist
B)  sociobiological
C)  sociocultural
D)  individualist

Question 7

Meghan says to Jamal, "Instead of trying to break down consciousness into little pieces, we should look at it from the whole perspective. Like how people experience a full motion movie from thousands of still pictures. That is what's important to know!" Meghan clearly supports the work of ____ psychologists.​

Accepted Answer

A)  human factors
B)  Freudian
C)  developmental
D)  Gestalt

Question 8

The difference between a school psychologist and an educational psychologist is that a school psychologist ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  is more likely to conduct research on effective curricula
B)  focuses on how community programs are likely to lead to academic achievement
C)  is more directly involved with individual students
D)  has little involvement with students' mental health problems

Question 9

The modern age of psychology began when ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  Sigmund Freud first uttered the phrase, "Tell me about your dreams"
B)  B. F. Skinner used shaping to teach birds to play ping pong
C)  Wilhelm Wundt established the first psychology research laboratory at the University of Leipzig
D)  Ivan Pavlov conditioned dogs to salivate at the tone of a bell

Question 10

Brad is having difficulty finding time to study. He goes to a counselor and they talk about Brad's perceptions of his study habits. The counselor emphasizes that it is Brad's decision about whether and when to study. She stresses that Brad is a resourceful person and will be able to solve his study problem. Brad's counselor isemphasizing the ____ approach to psychotherapy.​

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral
B)  psychodynamic
C)  developmental
D)  humanistic

Question 11

A psychologist following the ____ approach is most likely to believe that an unconscious struggle concerning repressed sexual urges is affecting his or her patient's mental processes.​

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodynamic
B)  cognitive
C)  behavioral
D)  humanistic

Question 12

Rashma teaches a Parent Training Workshop, and she advocates that parents get to know the uniqueness of their children. She stresses that we can't see children's points of view because we don't know how they perceive the world and that children are innately good and working toward self-fulfillment. Rashma most likely identifies with the ____ approach to psychology.​

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral
B)  cognitive
C)  psychoanalytic
D)  humanistic

Question 13

Wundt's approach to psychology is called structuralism because he stressed that ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  childhood experiences structure later adult development
B)  all conscious experience is built up of complicated combinations of elemental sensations
C)  the structure of overt behavior is the only appropriate subject matter for psychology
D)  the whole of the structure is different from its elemental parts

Question 14

Congratulations! You have been hired to teach psychology at the university. During the first week of classes, a student stops by your office and tells you, "I'm thinking of becoming a psychology major, but I don't think I want to be a therapist. What else can I do with a psychology degree?" Briefly summarize four of the many options available.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Congratulations! You have been hired to teach...

Question 15

Calisha and Renata are discussing arsonists. Calisha has been reading the work of a ____ psychologist and believes that fire-setting behavior might be linked to hormonal imbalances. Renata has been reading the work of a ____ psychologist and believes that fire-setting is a behavior that is influenced by other people.​

Accepted Answer

A)  developmental; cognitive
B)  developmental; social
C)  biological; cognitive
D)  biological; social

Question 16

Debi notices that her seven-year-old daughter often gives wrong answers before giving the right answers when playing word games. Debi suspects her daughter does this for several reasons; her brain is still forming, she has learned it will earn her attention, and her problem-solving skills are ever-changing. Debi's explanation best reflects a(n)____ approach to psychology.​

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodynamic
B)  cognitive
C)  humanistic
D)  eclectic

Question 17

A psychologist who wants to know what relaxation techniques improve athletic ability is most likely a(n)____ psychologist.​

Accepted Answer

A)  experimental
B)  biological
C)  personality
D)  sport

Question 18

When looking at his newborn son, Justin says to his wife, Natalie, "Just think. He is a totally blank slate. We can shape him with strict discipline and rewards." Natalie says, "No, he was born innately good. All we need to do is to help him fulfill his growth potential." Justin has a(n)____ approach, while Natalie has a(n)____ approach.​

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodynamic; evolutionary
B)  behaviorist; humanistic
C)  evolutionary; psychodynamic
D)  humanistic; behaviorist

Question 19

The song lyric, "I am a rock; I am an island" is similar to the attitudes of people from a(n)_____ culture.​

Accepted Answer

A)  individualist
B)  collectivist
C)  multiple
D)  diverse

Question 20

The chapter in your textbook on consciousness would be of least interest to someone advocating ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism
B)  behaviorism
C)  cognitive psychology
D)  structuralism

Exam 1: Introduction to the Science of Psychology

Jacqueline is having difficulties with relationships. Her psychotherapist tells her that the goal of her therapy sessions will be to try to uncover unconscious conflicts she has about her relationships. Jacqueline's therapist most likely takes the ____ approach to psychology.

Dr. Branaman's study investigates the relationship between offices with large windows and workers' productivity. Dr. Branaman is most likely a(n) ____ psychologist.

Researchers have found that infants may have an innate ability to respond to faces. These researchers suggest that an interest in human faces may have developed because it helps newborns focus on their only source of food and care. These researchers are most likely following a(n) ____ approach.

Dr. Bothwell's research finds a correlation between frequency of touching another person during conversations and perceived attractiveness of the person doing the touching. You would most likely find Dr. Bothwell's work reported in a journal that publishes research in ____ psychology.

At McCutcheon University, Dr. West is studying how factors such as gender, ethnicity, and social class affect the attitudes of domestic students toward international students. This research is focusing on ____ variables.

The difference between a school psychologist and an educational psychologist is that a school psychologist ____.

The modern age of psychology began when ____.

A psychologist following the ____ approach is most likely to believe that an unconscious struggle concerning repressed sexual urges is affecting his or her patient's mental processes.

Wundt's approach to psychology is called structuralism because he stressed that ____.

A psychologist who wants to know what relaxation techniques improve athletic ability is most likely a(n) ____ psychologist.

The song lyric, "I am a rock; I am an island" is similar to the attitudes of people from a(n) _____ culture.

The chapter in your textbook on consciousness would be of least interest to someone advocating ____.