Chapter 1- Introduction to Psychology

What is the definition of psychology?

• The study of the mind and behavior.

• The study of physical health.

• The study of chemical reactions.

• The study of historical events.

Which of the following best describes critical thinking?

• Accepting information at face value.

• Evaluating information and arguments in a disciplined way.

• Memorizing facts without questioning.

• Relying solely on intuition.

What is the empirical method in psychology? (We didn't directly talk about this but it is on your study guide).

• A method based on personal beliefs.

• A method based on observation and experimentation.

• A method based on historical analysis.

• A method based on philosophical reasoning.

What was significant about Wilhelm Wundt's, the father of psychology, first psychology experiment?

• It was the first to use animals.

• It was the first to measure reaction times.

• It was the first to use children as subjects.

• It was the first to study dreams.

What is structuralism in psychology?

• A focus on the purpose of consciousness.

• An analysis of the basic elements of the mind.

• A study of the unconscious mind.

• A focus on observable behavior.

Which approach in psychology emphasizes the role of the unconscious mind?

• Behavioral

• Cognitive

• Psychodynamic

• Humanistic

Who is associated with the development of functionalism?

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Sigmund Freud

• William James

• B.F. Skinner

What does the biological approach in psychology focus on?

• The influence of culture on behavior.

• The role of genetics and the brain in behavior.

• The impact of the environment on behavior.

• The study of mental processes.

What is a hypothesis in the context of psychological research?

• A proven fact.

• A testable prediction derived from a theory.

• A random guess.

• An unchangeable law.

Which type of research involves studying one individual in great detail?

• Experimental research

• Correlational research

• Descriptive research

• Case study