intro to psych questions

An evolutionary psychologist would explain that humans desire social interaction, social acceptance, and social affiliation due to a need for

survival

Cognitive psychologists are most likely to study

the acquisition of knowledge, planning, and problem solving

A basic assumption underlying the evolutionary approach to sexual attraction is that men seek potential mates who

appear fertile

Research on human mating preferences suggests that men place greater value on physical attractiveness and youthfulness, whereas women place greater value on social status and financial resources. Which of the following psychological points of view best explains this behavior?

Evolutionary

In studying the behavior of five year olds in freeplay situations, a cognitive psychologist would be most interested in the children's

problem-solving strategies

Rocio is continually learning new skills and gaining insights into herself. Although she is not experiencing any distress, she chooses to see a therapist. This primary emphasis on growth is most reflective of which of the following perspectives?

Humanistic

Which of the following perspectives argues that every person has the potential to become self-actualized?

Humanistic

An important difference between humanistic and psychoanalytic approaches is that humanistic psychologists believe in the importance of

free will

The notion that human behavior is greatly influenced by unconscious thoughts and desires is most consistent with which of the following psychological approaches

psychodynamic

Introspection, a research tool used by early psychologists, is a technique which involves

self-examination of mental processes

Which of the following approaches to psychology emphasizes observable responses over inner experiences when accounting for behavior?

Behaviorist

Which theoretical perspective in psychology attempts to characterize the way in which humans store and process sensory information?

Cognitive

Which of the following would an industrial-organizational psychologist be LEAST likely to study?

Corporate profitability

The sociocultural perspective is best reflected in which of the following research findings?

In the United States individuals diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder switch identities upon suggestion, while in India individuals diagnosed with the same disorder switch personalities only upon awakening.

Of the following topics, which would a cognitive psychologist be most likely to study?

Problem-solving strategies in chess

The belief that human behavior is the result of unconscious drives and conflicts represents which of the following theoretical perspectives?

Psychoanalytic

Psychodynamic therapy has its roots in the theories of

Sigmund Freud

John B. Watson is best known as the founder of

behaviorism

According to Wilhelm Wundt, the focus of scientific psychology should be the study of

conscious experience

The debate over whether development occurs gradually, without discernible shifts, or through a series of distinct stages is termed

continuity vs. discontinuity

Dorothea Dix was known for

documenting the poor conditions of mental asylums, which eventually led to their reform

An industrial-organizational psychologist would be most likely to study the

effectiveness of management training