lumens 8

What does the suffix 'ology' denote?

• Study of behavior

• Study of science

• Study of the mind

• Study of logic

What is the Greek word for soul?

• Psyche

• Ego

• Id

• Superego

Which perspective within psychology emphasizes the potential for good innate to all humans?

• Humanism

• Behaviorism

• Structuralism

• Functionalism

What is the focus of psychoanalytic theory?

• Observing and controlling behavior

• Role of the unconscious in affecting behavior

• How mental activities help an organism adapt

• Understanding conscious experience through introspection

What is the study of how biology influences behavior called?

• Cognitive psychology

• Evolutionary psychology

• Developmental psychology

• Biopsychology

Which area of psychology focuses on studying thoughts and their relationship to experiences and actions?

• Biopsychology

• Cognitive psychology

• Developmental psychology

• Personality psychology

What is the process by which heritable traits conferring survival advantage tend to be passed on to succeeding generations called?

• Natural selection

• Evolutionary psychology

• Biopsychosocial model

• Empirical method

Which area of psychology focuses on the interactions between mental factors and physical performance in sports and exercise?

• Sport and exercise psychology

• Forensic psychology

• Clinical psychology

• Biopsychology

What is the doctoral degree that places less emphasis on research-oriented skills and focuses more on application of psychological principles in the clinical context?

• Postdoctoral training program

• PsyD

• PhD

• Dissertation

What is the perspective that asserts biology, psychology, and social factors interact to determine an individual's health?

• Biopsychosocial model

• Humanism

• Structuralism

• Functionalism