Psychology Chapter 1 TEST

Which of the following examples are typically used by psychologists for research?

• The Gestalt procedures

• surveys and experimentations

• reinforcement

• psychoanalysis and introspection

What is one goal of a psychological theory?

• modifying patient habits

• controlling behavior or thought patterns

• ensuring the success of treatment

• predicting behavior and studying mental processes

What is the definition of psychology?

• scientific study of behavior and mental processes

• humanistic study of emotions and feelings

• sociological study of emotions and feelings

• psychoanalysis of behavior and thoughts

The learning perspective of the contemporary psychological factors describes…

• that what we think and how we behave is determined by education

• that what we know, think and how we behave is learned through experiences

• that what we think and how we behave is determined by our genes

• that what we process information and how we behave is determined by evolution

“Sunscreen reminds me of the beach.” The mental process behind this statement is best described by:

• social-learning theory

• learning perspective

• introspection

• associationism

“People today tend to be aggressive because this trait has helped us to survive for generations and has been bred into our species.” This statement is best described by…

• evolutionary perspective

• biological perspective

• learning perspective

• social-learning theory

What is the primary concern of developmental psychologists?

• studying changes that occur throughout the lifespan

• developing aptitude tests for students

• testifying at legal trials

• all of the above

How did Sigmund Freud differ from other early psychologists?

• Freud preferred to work in laboratories and did not prefer to work directly with patients

• Freud gained his understanding of human behavior in consultation sessions with patients.

• Freud was a pioneer in the research field with using questionnaires.

• Freud was a pioneer in the school of functionalism.

Which of the following fields is most popular among students seeking a career in psychology?

• educational psychology

• developmental psychology

• clinical psychology

• cognitive psychology

Wilhelm Wundt was a pioneer in this school of psychology:

• structuralism

• functionalism

• psychoanalysis

• behaviorism