LQ 1

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social-cultural

A focus on how behavior and thinking vary across situations and cultures is most relevant to the ____________ perspective.

critical thinking

A questioning attitude regarding psychologists' assumptions and hidden values best illustrates

a biopsychosocial approach

A unified understanding of explanations provided by the neuroscience, cognitive, social-cultural, and other psychological perspectives is most clearly provided by:

nature and nurture

Debates as to whether the excessive use of alcohol is biologically determined or culturally influenced are most relevant to the issue of

developmental

Dr. Hillburton has received approval for his research grant to study the effects of divorce on children aged 5-12 in terms of maturational milestones. Dr. Hillburton is most likely a _________________ psychologist.

social psychology

Dr. Mills conducts research on why individuals conform to the behaviors and opinions of others. Which specialty area does his research best represent?

industrial-organizational

Dr. Prima has been hired to assess job satisfaction and worker productivity. Dr. Prima is most likely a(n) ______________ psychologist.

personality psychologist

Dr. Roberts studies how best to assess individual differences in traits such as impulsiveness and sociability. Which specialty area does her research best represent?

clinical

Dr. Stevens provides psychotherapy to people who suffer from excessive anxiety. Dr. Stevens is most likely a ______________ psychologist.

learning

Ivan Pavlov pioneered the study of:

counseling

Natalie and Ray are seeing Dr. Becker for marital issues. Neither one of them has any psychopathology, but they are interested in strengthening their relationship. Dr. Becker is most likely a _________________ psychologist.

developmental

Professor Bernstein conducts basic research on the progressive changes in infants' perceptual skills during the first year of life. Professor Bernstein is most likely a ______________ psychologist.

Washburn

Who was the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in psychology?

humanistic psychology

The influence of the current environment on one's growth potential was emphasized by:

gender difference

The risk of being color deficient is greater for men than for women. This best illustrates an important

culture

The transmission of customs for showing respect to those in positions of authority best illustrates the importance of

evolutionary

Understanding why the fear of darkness may have contributed to the survival of our human ancestors is most relevant to the ________ perspective.

critical thinking

When Leanne read a news report that drinking orange juice triggers hyperactivity in children, she questioned whether the children's behavior had been assessed using scientifically appropriate methods. Leanne's reaction best illustrated

neuroscience

Which perspective is most relevant to understanding links between hormone levels and sexual motivation?


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