Psychology Quiz

By seeking to measure 'atoms of the mind,' who established the first psychology laboratory?

• Sigmund Freud

• John B. Watson

• Wilhelm Wundt

• René Descartes

Which philosopher proposed that nerve pathways allowed for reflexes?

• Socrates

• René Descartes

• John Locke

• Francis Bacon

Who coined the term 'tabula rasa' (blank slate) to help explain the impact experience has on shaping an individual?

• Francis Bacon

• René Descartes

• John B. Watson

• John Locke

Which of the following best describes research typical of Wilhelm Wundt's first psychology laboratory?

• Examining the unconscious to determine behavior motivation

• Using a brain-scanning device to determine the impact events have on brain function

• Measuring the reaction time between hearing a sound and pressing a button

• Studying helping behavior, based on the premise that people are good

With which of the following statements would John B. Watson most likely agree?

• Psychology should study the growth potential in all people.

• Psychology should study the unconscious.

• Psychology should focus on observable behavior.

• Psychology should study mental thought processes.

Which of the following perspectives is most likely to address how the encoding, storing, and retrieval of information might alter our thoughts?

• Behavioral

• Psychodynamic

• Humanistic

• Cognitive

Who among the following would most likely study the interaction of people, machines, and physical environments?

• Human factors psychologist

• Personality psychologist

• Industrial-organizational psychologist

• Counseling psychologist

Psychiatrists differ from psychologists in that they

• help people cope with challenges and crises.

• are medical doctors licensed to prescribe medication

• explore how we view and affect one another.

• experiment with how people perceive, think, and solve problems.

A humanistic psychologist working with some poets might ask which of the following questions?

• How can we get them to reach their highest potential?

• How did their childhood experiences impact their current behavior?

• How have rewards and punishments shaped their behavior?

• How do society's attitudes affect their writing topics?

Betsy works in a human resources department. She plans training sessions, recruits people to work for the company, and implements techniques to boost morale around the office. Of the following, Betsy is most likely a(n)

• Developmental psychologist.

• Personality psychologist.

• Counseling psychologist.

• Industrial-organizational psychologist.