Unit 1 Test: (Psychology)

What are the differences between behavior and mental processes?

• Mental processes can be measured, but behaviors cannot be measured.
• Behaviors cannot be observed, but mental processes can be observed.
• Mental processes can be observed and measured, but behaviors cannot.
• Behaviors can be observed and measured, but mental processes cannot.

Which of the following would NOT be an example of behavior? You may choose more than one answer.

• Memories
• Dreams
• Perceptions
• Walking
• Talking

Which of the following are the two research methods in psychology which we discussed in class?

• Surveying
• Analysis
• Experimentation
• Explaining
• Testing

What does introspection mean?

• The use of surveying and experimentation
• Looking within; "Know thyself"
• To seek pleasure and to avoid pain
• It involves conflicting impulses

According to structuralism, one can objectively observe what about an apple?

• It's color, shape, and taste
• The memory of how good it feels to bite into an apple

Behaviorism believes the science of psychology should be limited to _________________.

• Feelings
• Emotions
• Memories
• Behavior

Typing on a keyboard is an example of which of the following?

• Functionalism: a learned and maintained behavior (a habit)
• An activity which makes one happy, a thrill
• A difficult task that should be avoided, a pain

Psychodynamic thinking seeks to address conflicting impulses, urges, and wishes, which are considered part of which human aspect?

• The conscious
• The unconscious
• The semi-conscious
• The pro-conscious

What are two types of reinforcement which can teach behavior?

• Positive reinforcement
• Alternative reinforcement
• Negative reinforcement
• Proper reinforcement

The nervous system, glands, hormones, and genetic factors are all the subject matter of which perspective in psychology?

• The learning perspective
• The cognitive perspective
• The biological perspective
• The humanistic perspective