Ch. 1

Why is psychology considered a social science? Because psychologists study groups and how groups interact. Because psychology is not considered a hard science. Behavior is biological, and our behavior is influenced by our interactions with others. Behavior is unpredictable, so scientists study it.

Behavior is biological, and our behavior is influenced by our interactions with others.

Which of the following exemplifies the empirical method? A student in a psychology class writes his term paper on whether or not fish feel pain. A student writes a letter to his professor requesting a change in course policy. Dr. Hysock-Witham decides to start her course later because so many students arrive late. Dr. Sarkeesian observes and records how watching cartoons influences heart rates.

Dr. Sarkeesian observes and records how watching cartoons influences heart rates.

Which kind of psychological area does the work of Jean Piaget exemplify? biopsychology developmental psychology personality psychology sensation and perception

developmental psychology

________ is a perspective within psychology that emphasizes the potential for good that is innate to all humans. behaviorism gestalt humanism structuralism

humanism

According to the biopsychosocial model, what determines health? applying biological principles to the psychology of a healthy social life interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors primarily biology; individual psychology and social factors are sometimes relevant successful application of biopsychological principles to social life

interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors

______________ proposes that biological processes, psychological factors, and social forces are all interrelated and inseparable influences. A. The biobehavioral environmental model B. The biopsychosocial model C. The eclectic model D. The consolidation model

B. The biopsychosocial model

Behaviorists are most successful in treating ________. A. observable behavior problems B. neuroses of the mind C. psychotic disorders D. low self-esteem

A. observable behavior problems

The psychological perspective that emphasizes objective, observable environmental influences of overt behavior is called the __________________________. A. functionalist perspective. B. behavioral perspective. C. overt perspective. D. psychodynamic perspective

B. behavioral perspective.

The father of psychology is ________. A. Sigmund Freud B. B. F. Skinner C. Wilhelm Wundt D. William James

C. Wilhelm Wundt

Pavlov's concept of ______________ explained behavior as a result of observable stimuli and observable responses. A. functionalism B. shaping C. conditioning D. introspection

C. conditioning

Which theorist had the most influence in shaping how clinicians interact with people seeking psychotherapy? Abraham Maslow Carl Rogers Wilhelm Wundt William James

Carl Rogers

Biopsychologists emphasize _____. A. that the way to understand human behavior is to first understand animal behavior B. the evolution of mental behavior C. the belief that biology is destiny D. that behavior is the result of genetics and physiological processes occurring in the brain and nervous system

D. that behavior is the result of genetics and physiological processes occurring in the brain and nervous system

Which theorist published research related to the psychology of personality? Charles Darwin Jean Piaget Noam Chomsky Sigmund Freud

Sigmund Freud

What should be changed to make the following sentence true? Humanism focuses on the potential of all people for evil. The word "evil" should be changed to the word "good." The word "people" should be changed to the word "children." The word "people" should be changed to the word "groups." The word "potential" should be changed to the word "use."

The word "evil" should be changed to the word "good."

In a study of mate preference differences between men and women that spanned 37 cultures, Buss (1989) found that men value youthful appearance more than women. Why? Men are more sexually responsive with younger women. Men need to display their mates as a trophy. Women are not as superficial as men. Youthful looks provide fertility clues.

Youthful looks provide fertility clues.

Naghemeh wants to focus on the emotional, social, vocational, and health-related outcomes of individuals who are considered psychologically healthy. Which area of psychology should she work in? biopsychology clinical psychology counseling psychology wellness psychology

counseling psychology

Which kind of psychologist would be consulted in jury selection and witness preparation? cognitive counseling forensic legal

forensic

Dr. Bogdarian noticed that one of her students addresses her with the word mother instead of the word professor or doctor. Dr. Bogdarian applies the principles of ________, and hypothesizes the student misspeaks because he is unconsciously associating her with his mother. : functionalism Gestalt psychology psychoanalytic theory structuralism

psychoanalytic theory