LQ 1
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?
