Psych Quiz #1

Which of the following best defines structuralism?

Uses the method of introspection to identify the basic elements of psychological experience

Gene is to environment as _____ is to _____.

nature; nurture

According to your text, two of the first research psychologists were _____ and _____.

Wundt and James

During which historical period were the first psychology laboratories established?

the 1800s

What, if anything, unites psychology?

All psychologists are committed to the scientific method.

Which of the following best defines behavioralism?

Based on the premise that it is not possible to objectively study the mind, and therefore that psychologists should limit their attention to the study of behavior itself

Which of the following individuals is most likely a clinical psychologist?

Dr. Inglis, who works in a social service agency

Which of the following best describes the "everyday research" that we all perform when we try to understand thoughts and behavior?

It can lead us to believe that we know the causes of things when we really do not

Allanah has declared psychology as her major. Which of the following alternatives best identifies what Allanah will study?

Mind and behavior

Julie wants to see someone to talk to about the anxiety she is experiencing to her develop some coping skills; James needs to see someone who can give him a prescription to deal with his bipolar disorder. Julie should see a ____________and James should see a ___________.

Psychologist/Psychiatrist

Which alternative best expresses the influence of the cognitive approach?

The approach has been highly influential, and its impact remains

Which of the following best defines cognitive psychology?

The study of mental processes including thinking and memory

One morning, Alan wakes to the news that a powerful earthquake occurred in California. "I told you the big one would hit this year!" he exclaims. Alan appears subject to the _____ bias.

hindsight

Which of the following types of psychologists is correctly paired with a field or setting in which he or she might work?

industrial-organizational psychologist; corporation

Which field of psychology is accurately matched with a description?

neuroscience; studies the effects of hormones and neurotransmitters on behavior

How would you characterize the behaviorist stance on the nature vs. nurture?

strongly nuture

The set of assumptions, rules, and procedures that scientists use to conduct empirical research. This statement best describes _____.

the scientific method

Because values cannot be considered to be either true or false, science cannot prove or disprove them.

true

The name most closely related to the functionalist approach is William James

true