Psychology Unit 2 Quiz

What is the origin of the word "psychology"?

• Latin words for "mind" and "study"

• Greek words for "life" and "study"

• Greek words for "mind" and "spirit"

• Latin words for "soul" and "science"

What is the nature of psychology as described in the text?

• A static and unchanging field

• A vibrant, growing field

• A declining field

• A field focused only on theories

What is the restricted sense of the Greek word "psyche"?

• Body

• Spirit

• Knowledge

• Behavior

What is the Greek word "psyche" associated with in psychology?

• Life

• Mind or spirit

• Study

• Science

What is the disadvantage mentioned for female doctoral students?

• Higher debt levels compared to male peers

• Lack of access to resources

• Fewer job opportunities

• Limited research topics

Who is considered a prominent American psychologist from the late 1800s?

• René Descartes

• John Locke

• William James

• Wilhelm Wundt

Which school of psychology was inspired by Darwin's work?

• Structuralism

• Functionalism

• Behaviorism

• Psychoanalysis

What is the main premise of behaviorism?

• Study of unconscious thoughts

• Study of conscious thoughts

• Study of behavior itself

• Study of emotions

Who are two historically important figures in behaviorism?

• Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson

• Ivan Pavlov and John B. Watson

• Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow

• Jean Piaget and Albert Bandura

Which school of psychology is based on the premise that it is not possible to objectively study the mind?

• Cognitive Psychology

• Behaviorism

• Psychodynamic Psychology

• Humanistic Psychology