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What are the three levels of analysis in psychology?

• Biological, Psychological, Environmental

• Biological, Psychological, Social

• Biological, Environmental, Cognitive

• Biological, Social, Cultural

Which level of analysis in psychology focuses on genes, brain, and neurotransmitters?

• Psychological

• Environmental

• Biological

• Social

What does the environmental level of analysis in psychology include?

• Genes and brain

• Thoughts and emotions

• Social influences and culture

• Neurotransmitters and survival

Which perspective in psychology questions the reliability of memory?

• Cognitive

• Behavioral

• Neuroscience

• Psychodynamic

What does the social-cultural perspective in psychology suggest about our behavior?

• It is genetically programmed

• It is influenced by our culture

• It is a result of childhood conflicts

• It is reinforced by our environment

Which perspective in psychology explores the role of the brain in the sensation of pain or the trustworthiness of our senses?

• Behavioral genetics

• Neuroscience

• Psychodynamic

• Cognitive

What does the psychodynamic perspective focus on?

• Childhood conflicts affecting behavior

• Reinforcement of behaviors

• Genetic programming of instincts

• Reliability of memory

How does the behaviorist perspective view problematic behaviors?

• As genetically programmed

• As a result of cultural downloads

• As reinforced by the environment

• As influenced by childhood conflicts

Which level of analysis includes thoughts, emotions, and motivations?

• Biological

• Psychological

• Environmental

• Social

What question does the cognitive perspective ask about thinking?

• How are behaviors reinforced?

• How biological is memory?

• How can we improve our thinking?

• How do childhood conflicts affect us?