Intro to Phycology- Chapter 1 Quiz
Which of the following is an example of an objective measure used by functionalists: 1) examination of anatomy and physiology 2) examination of existing archives and records 3) the use of introspection of one's own experiences 4) interviews with research participants
1) examination of anatomy and physiology
Which of the following is a common requirement of a PhD across different schools and/or countries: 1) A year-long internship 2) A dissertation 3) A minimum of three years of coursework 4) Earning licensure
2) A dissertation
Which choice is an accurate definition of a hypothesis: 1) An idea that proves a theory 2) A means of explaining social phenomena 3) A way of looking at the world 4) A tentative explanation
4) A tentative explanation
Which of the following exemplifies the empirical method: 1) A student in a psychology class writes his term paper on whether or not fish feel pain. 2) A student writes a letter to his professor requesting a change in course policy. 3) Dr. Hysock-Witham decides to start her course later because so many students arrive late. 4) Dr. Sarkeesian observes and records how watching cartoons influences heart rates.
4) Dr. Sarkeesian observes and records how watching cartoons influences heart rates
Ashya wants to focus on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and other problematic patterns of behavior. What area of psychology should she work in
Clinical psychology
Which of the following is not part of feminist psychology
Favoring women over men
In the study of personality, the ________ model includes different traits that are believed to underlie each individual's basic tendencies
Five factor
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
Which perspective within psychology that emphasizes the potential for good that is innate to all humans
Humanism
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
Postdoctoral
A(n) ________ , also known as an operant chamber, is an instrument that isolates an animal from the external environment and allows a researcher to control that animal's rewards and punishments
Skinner box
Susan wants to study prejudice, attraction, how we explain our own behavior versus how we explain the behavior of others, and how we resolve interpersonal conflicts. Susan should conduct research in the area of ________
Social psychology
Select the correctly ordered list of psychological perspectives, with the earliest perspective listed first: 1) humanism, behaviorism, structuralism, functionalism 2) humanism, structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism 3) structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, humanism 4) structuralism, functionalism, humanism, behaviorism
Structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, humanism
Functionalist psychologists focus on the function of behavior and ________
The operation of the whole mind rather than the individual parts
Which of the following is a criticism of structuralism: 1) Scientific instruments were not sensitive enough to measure precise reaction times. 2) Structuralism was parsimonious. 3) The process was highly subjective. 4) Wilhelm Wundt falsified his results.
The process was highly subjective
What do structuralism, Gestalt psychology, and Sigmund Freud all have in common
They were all concerned with describing and understanding the inner experience
Which of the following is an example of research someone might conduct in the area of health psychology: 1) how the age of a leader affects the productivity of the group 2) what personality traits are present more often in men compared to women 3) whether culture influences perception 4) whether people working at a desk are more likely to be obese
Whether people working at a desk are more likely to be obese
The empirical method of study is based on ________
observation of phenomena
Psychology refers to the ________
the scientific study of mind and behavior
Cognitive psychology focuses on studying ________
thoughts and their relationship to our experiences and our actions