Chapter 1 Quiz

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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


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