Psyc1101 Ch. 1 Quiz
Penelope studies how the structure and function of the nervous system is related to behavior. She is a _____.
A biopsychologist
Which of the following choices refers to a broad explanation or group of explanations for some aspect of the natural world that is consistently supported by evidence over time?
A scientific theory
Ash 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
What is an example that exemplifies the empirical method?
Dr. S observes and records how watching cartoons influences heart rates.
In the study of personality, the ____ model includes different traits that are believed to underlie each individuals basic tendencies?
Five Factor Model
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
In looking at the area of multicultural psychology, what is a recognized deficit of this particular area of study?
It can describe what happens between cultures, but not explain why those differences occur.
Which famous female psychologist completed all of the requirements for a doctorate in psychology but was denied that degree because of her sex?
Mary Whiton Calkins
In developmental psychology, there is an increasing interest in researching cognitive changes that occur later in life. Why?
Populations of developed nations are living longer.
Dr. S 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. S is applying for a(n) ____ training program.
Postdoctoral
Psychology refers to the ____.
Scientific study of the mind and behavior.
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 (operant chamber)
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
What is an example that is a criticism of structuralism?
The process was highly subjective.
What is one of the reasons that gestalt psychology did not become more popular in the US?
The theories were not based on measurable data.
What should be changed to make the following statement true? Jean Piaget is famous for his theories regarding changes in emotional ability that occur as we move from infancy to adulthood.
The word "emotional" should be changed to the word "cognitive."
Which individual wrote "Principles of Physiological Psychology" and is credited with establishing a scientific laboratory of Psychology at the University of Leipzig?
Wilhelm Wundt
When studying personality traits, someone who is hardworking, dependable, and organized will score high on the _____ trait.
conscientiousness
Which kind of psychologist would be consulted in jury selection and witness preparation?
forensic
The empirical method of study is based on:
observation of phenomena
Select the correctly ordered list of psychological perspectives, with the earliest perspective listed first.
structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, humanism
Behaviorism focuses on making psychology an objective science by ________.
studying overt behavior and deemphasizing the importance of unobservable mental processes
The cognitive revolution created an impetus for psychologists to focus their attention on better understanding ________.
the mind and mental processes that underlie behavior
Cognitive psychology focuses on studying ___.
thoughts and their relationship to our experiences and our actions.
What is an example of research someone might conduct in the area of health psychology?
whether people working at a desk are more likely to be obese