Psych chapter 1

The empirical method of study is based on ________.

observation of phenomena.

Cognitive psychology focuses on studying ________.

thoughts and their relationship to our experiences and our actions

In the study of personality, the ________ model includes different traits that are believed to underlie each individual's basic tendencies.

Five Factor

Who was the first African American to receive a PhD in psychology in the United States?

Francis Cecil Sumner

Which perspective within psychology that emphasizes the potential for good that is innate to all humans.

Humanism

Which famous female psychologist completed all of the requirements for a doctorate in psychology but was denied that degree because of her sex?

Mary Whiton Calkins

Which of the following is one of the reasons that Gestalt psychology did not become more popular in the United States?

The rise of behaviorism overshadowed Gestalt psychology.

Penelope studies how the structure and function of the nervous system is related to behavior. She is a ________.

biopsychologist

Lucy wants to study changes in physical attributes, cognitive skills, moral reasoning, and social behavior across the lifespan. Lucy should specialize in ________ psychology.

developmental

Which of the following is an example of an objective measure used by functionalists?

examination of anatomy and physiology

Dr. Singh has just completed her PhD program and is now applying for a year-long program at a nationally-recognized hospital. If accepted, she will greatly advance her knowledge of behavioral neuroscience. Dr. Singh is applying for a(n) ________ training program.

postdoctoral

Which of the following is an example of research someone might conduct in the area of health psychology?

whether people working at a desk are more likely to be obese