Chapter 1 Quiz
Who was the first African American to receive a PhD in psychology in the United States? Noam Chomsky Carl Rogers Francis Cecil Sumner Naomi Weisstein
Francis Cecil Sumner
A series of dots arranged in the shape of a face will be perceived as a face, not a series of dots. A psychologist studying this phenomenon is applying the principals of ________. Gestalt psychology psychoanalytic theory humanism structuralism
Gestalt psychology
Which of the following is one of the reasons that Gestalt psychology did not become more popular in the United States? The theories were not based on measurable data. The rise of behaviorism overshadowed Gestalt psychology. European psychology is not as rigorous as American psychology. The proponents were supported and funded by the Nazi party.
The rise of behaviorism overshadowed Gestalt psychology
Which choice is an accurate definition of a hypothesis? A means of explaining social phenomena A way of looking at the world An idea that proves a theory A tentative explanation
a tentative explanation
Penelope studies how the structure and function of the nervous system is related to behavior. She is a ________. social psychologist humanist developmental psychologist biopsychologist
biopsychologist
Which of the following is an example of an objective measure used by functionalists? the use of introspection of one's own experiences examination of anatomy and physiology examination of existing archives and records interviews with research participants
examination of anatomy and physiology
Edmund wants to identify relatively consistent patterns of thought and behavior, measure these traits, and determine how these traits interact in a particular context to determine how a person will behave in any given situation. Edmund wants to conduct research in the area of ________. perception personality social psychology cognition
personality
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. Group of answer choices applied postdoctoral fellows psychiatric
postdoctoral
Which of the following is a criticism of structuralism? Wilhelm Wundt falsified his results. Structuralism was parsimonious. Scientific instruments were not sensitive enough to measure precise reaction times. The process was highly subjective.
the process was highly subjective
Introspection refers to a process by which someone examines ________ as objectively as possible. the social construction of consciousness their own conscious experience their own unconscious wishes another person's consciousness
their own conscious experience