INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY

Sara struggles with recurring nightmares and believes they are connected to her childhood experiences. She decides to see a psychologist who encourages her to talk about her past and interpret her dreams.
Based on the psychologist’s approach, which school of psychology is most likely being used?

• • a) Behaviorism

• • b) Psychoanalysis

• • c) Cognitive psychology

• • d) Humanistic psychology

A large company hires a psychologist to improve employee motivation and productivity by analyzing workplace behaviors and recommending changes to organizational practices. Which area of psychology does this describe?

• • a) Industrial/Organizational Psychology

• • b) Clinical Psychology

• • c) Social Psychology

• • d) Forensic Psychology

Ali learns new skills through observation and imitation of his older brother. A psychologist explains this behavior in terms of environmental influence and reinforcement.
Which school of psychology explains Ali's behavior?

• • a) Behaviorism

• • b) Cognitive Psychology

• • c) Structuralism

• • d) Humanistic PsychologY

What is the primary goal of psychology?

• a) To diagnose and treat mental disorders

• b) To study human behavior and mental processes

• c) To analyze brain structures using technology

• d) To promote physical health

Which school of psychology emphasizes the study of observable behavior rather than mental processes?

• • a) Cognitive Psychology

• • b) Structuralism

• • c) Behaviorism

• • d) PsychoanalysiS

A psychologist studying how students learn in different environments and designing instructional strategies is most likely working in:

• a) Clinical Psychology

• • b) Developmental Psychology

• c) Educational Psychology

• d) Social Psychology

Which school of psychology was founded by Wilhelm Wundt?

• • a) Functionalism

• • b) Structuralism

• • c) Behaviorism

• • d) Psychoanalysis

Which of the following best represents the Humanistic approach?

• a) "People are shaped entirely by their environment."

• b) "People are motivated to fulfill their potential."

• c) "Unconscious desires drive behavior."

• d) "Mental processes influence how we perceive the world."

A company wants to understand why customers prefer certain brands over others. Explain how psychologists from the behaviorist and cognitive schools would approach this question differently.

As a developmental psychologist, what advice would you give to parents of a child struggling to make friends at school?