Question 1

Which of the following scenarios correctly illustrates the work of a social psychologist?

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A)  Derek studies how groups of people start to think alike when they spend time together.
B)  Christian studies why Jenna is more achievement-oriented than her sister.
C)  Tiara examines the human resource practices in an organization.
D)  Jemima examines the areas of the brain involved in emotional hyperactivity.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The sociocultural approach to psychology states that the phenomenon of natural selection is responsible for human development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The College of Architecture in the city of Exodia has a student population comprised largely of foreign students.The dean of the college has hired a psychologist to help the faculty understand and manage the needs of these foreign students.In this scenario,the psychologist hired by the dean is mostly like a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychotherapist
B)  neuroscientist
C)  socioculturalist
D)  psychoanalystE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Explain the cognitive approach to psychology.

Accepted Answer

According to cognitive psychologists,the...

Question 5

In the context of areas of specialization in psychology,personnel matters and human resource management are among the main concerns of _____ psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  industrial
B)  organizational
C)  social
D)  personalityE) A) and C)
F) A) and D) A

Question 6

The scientific study of psychological disorders and the development of diagnostic categories and treatments for those disorders is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalysis.
B)  psychopathology.
C)  experimental psychology.
D)  applied psychology.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

In psychological studies,being open to the evidence means thinking _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  skeptically
B)  objectively
C)  critically
D)  curiouslyE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following psychologists is an athlete most likely to consult if he or she was suddenly unable to perform in a game and wanted to understand why?

Accepted Answer

A)  Educational psychologist
B)  Humanistic psychologist
C)  Sport psychologist
D)  Community psychologistE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

Define the terms "behavior" and "mental processes." Provide two examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary.Behavior is everything people do that can be directly observed.Mental processes are the thoughts,feelings,and motives that each person experiences privately but that cannot be observed directly.Examples of behavior are a baby crying and a college student riding a motorcycle to campus.Examples of mental processes are a baby's feelings when its mother leaves the room and a student's memory of a motorcycle trip.

Question 10

The emergence of _____ has perhaps contributed the most to physiological psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalysis
B)  behaviorism
C)  neuroscience
D)  biofeedbackE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following accurately describes what evolutionary psychologists believe?

Accepted Answer

A)  The traits of the living members of a species are a result of the survival of the fittest.
B)  The traits that one looks for in a potential spouse are based on characteristics that have allowed humans to survive.
C)  Some behaviors are ingrained into a species as they assist in maintaining the reproductive ability of the species.
D)  All of these.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

In psychology,which of the following is NOT considered to be a behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smiling at a newborn baby
B)  Watching children play in a group
C)  Sleeping through a lecture
D)  Thinking about a conversation with a friendE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

In his psychotherapeutic practice,Dr.Wagner stresses on his clients' unconscious processes as well as their unresolved conflicts.Dr.Wagner most likely adheres to the _____ approach to psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral
B)  cognitive
C)  psychodynamic
D)  socioculturalE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Cognitive psychology is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a study of the mental processes involved in knowing.
B)  the therapeutic applications of critical thinking.
C)  an area of psychology that attempts to reduce the focus on internal processes.
D)  a subspecialty of psychology based exclusively on observable behavior.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is true of neuroscience as a contemporary approach to psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  It focuses on natural selection as the method of evolution for any species.
B)  It focuses on the unconscious elements of behavior, thought, and emotion.
C)  It emphasizes that behavior can only be understood through direct observation.
D)  It emphasizes that the brain is central to understanding behavior, thought, and emotion.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Sigmund Freud believed that early family relationships shape an individual's personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In which early school of thought in psychology did researchers ask participants to think about what was going on mentally as various events took place?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behaviorism
B)  Functionalism
C)  Structuralism
D)  HumanismE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is true about the nature-nurture controversy in psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nature refers to the social experiences that affect a person's psychological characteristics.
B)  The controversy is indicative of how the mind impacts the body.
C)  Both nature and nurture play significant roles in the psychology of a person.
D)  Nurture refers to the genetic heritage of a person.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Wendy,a psychology student,is keen to learn why human beings cry when they are sad and laugh when they are happy.She wants to know how these emotions help human beings adapt to changes in the environment.Which historical perspective of psychology are Wendy's interests most reflective of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalism
B)  Behaviorism
C)  Socialism
D)  StructuralismE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

_____ psychologists believe that their approach provides an umbrella that unifies the diverse fields of psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  Evolutionary
B)  Psychodynamic
C)  Industrial
D)  CognitiveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

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Explain the cognitive approach to psychology.

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The scientific study of psychological disorders and the development of diagnostic categories and treatments for those disorders is known as:

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Which of the following psychologists is an athlete most likely to consult if he or she was suddenly unable to perform in a game and wanted to understand why?

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Which of the following accurately describes what evolutionary psychologists believe?

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In psychology,which of the following is NOT considered to be a behavior?

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In his psychotherapeutic practice,Dr.Wagner stresses on his clients' unconscious processes as well as their unresolved conflicts.Dr.Wagner most likely adheres to the _____ approach to psychology.

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Cognitive psychology is best described as:

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Sigmund Freud believed that early family relationships shape an individual's personality.

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Which of the following is true about the nature-nurture controversy in psychology?

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Wendy,a psychology student,is keen to learn why human beings cry when they are sad and laugh when they are happy.She wants to know how these emotions help human beings adapt to changes in the environment.Which historical perspective of psychology are Wendy's interests most reflective of?

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_____ psychologists believe that their approach provides an umbrella that unifies the diverse fields of psychology.

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