Approaches to psychology quiz 1

What did Descartes propose in the 17th century regarding the mind and body?

• They do not interact

• They represent a dualism

• They are both physical

• They are one entity

What is psychology defined as?

• The scientific study of behavior and mental processes

• The study of external behaviors

• The study of the human mind only

• The analysis of nature only

Which method did Wundt use in his first laboratory?

• Neurological testing

• Introspection

• Behavioral observation

• External manipulation

What does the behaviorist approach emphasize?

• Mental processes

• Genetic influences

• Learned behaviors through conditioning

• Introspective methods

What is a key feature of social learning theory?

• Ignoring the role of mental states

• Learning through direct experience only

• Learning through vicarious reinforcement

• Focusing solely on animal behavior

What does the cognitive approach use to understand mental processes?

• Theoretical and computer models

• Chemical analysis of the brain

• Direct observation of the brain

• Behavioral conditioning

According to the biological approach, what must be understood to explain behavior?

• Environmental factors only

• Social interactions

• Cultural influences

• Physiological processes

What does 'epigenetics' refer to?

• The direct manipulation of genes

• Changes in gene expression without altering the genetic code

• The study of psychological disorders

• The study of brain structures

What is the heritability coefficient of IQ as suggested by Plomin?

• 1.0

• 0.75

• 0.5

• 0.1

What does the term 'schemas' refer to in cognitive psychology?

• Methods of behavioral conditioning

• Packages of ideas and knowledge

• Brain regions responsible for memory

• A type of cognitive disorder