Chapter 1 Psychology Review

What term refers to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes?

• Psychiatry

• Cognitive Psychology

• Psychology

• Structuralism

Which of the following is a tentative explanation or prediction about a relationship between variables?

• Theory

• Hypothesis

• Scientific Method

• Basic Science

Who is considered the founding figure of modern psychology, known for establishing the first psychology lab?

• Sigmund Freud

• Wilhelm Wundt

• John Watson

• B.F. Skinner

Which term describes a psychologist who focuses on diagnosing and treating emotional disturbances?

• Developmental Psychologist

• Educational Psychologist

• Clinical Psychologist

• Industrial / Organizational Psychologist

Which psychological approach emphasizes the role of thought processes in behavior?

• Behaviorism

• Gestalt Psychology

• Structuralism

• Cognitivism

Which term refers to the application of psychological principles to solve practical problems in various fields?

• Basic Science

• Applied Science

• Experimental Psychology

• Structuralism

Which of the following focuses on how mental processes help organisms adapt to their environment?

• Functionalism

• Behaviorism

• Structuralism

• Psychoanalysis

What does the scientific method involve?

• Collecting observations, forming theories, testing predictions, and interpreting results

• Developing theories without testing them

• Focusing solely on observable behavior

• Treating mental illness with medication

Which psychologist is best known for developing psychoanalysis?

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Rogers

• Abraham Maslow

What is the primary focus of a Developmental Psychologist?

• Workplace productivity

• Human growth and development across the lifespan

• Mental disorders

• Community mental health programs