Psychology A - Unit 1

Which statement describes a concept associated with the psychodynamic perspective?

Conflict between the id and the superego creates anxiety.

Which situation describes a job that a clinical psychologist is most likely to perform?

Dr. Chung works in a hospital where she provides therapy to mentally ill patients.

Which are ethical guidelines from the American Psychological Association that psychologists should follow when working with humans? Select all that apply.

Explain the purpose of the study to subjects. Obtain subjects' clear, informed consent.

What was important about Wilhelm Wundt's laboratory?

It was the first laboratory devoted to the study of psychology.

Which are ethical guidelines from the American Psychological Association that psychologists should follow when working with animals? Select all that apply.

Keep pain and suffering of subjects to a minimum. Acquire subjects humanely.

For what reasons might psychologists use nonhuman animals in research? Select all that apply.

The scientific purpose is justified. Potential benefit exists for human or animal health. Results can often be applied to humans.

What is the focus of the behavioral perspective in psychology?

behavior acquired through learning and the environment

Some early psychologists focused on _[blank 1]_, while modern psychologists now focus on _[blank 2]_.

blank 1: practicing introspection blank 2: practicing the scientific method

Which psychological perspective focuses on the mental processes used for knowledge and understanding?

cognitive perspective

Which are considered subfields of psychology? Select all that apply.

developmental psychology cognitive psychology social psychology

What is the focus of social psychology?

group behavior and interactions among people

What is the focus of developmental psychology?

growth and change over a lifespan

Dr. Garcia rejects the scientific method and focuses on helping her patients reach their fullest potential. What approach to psychology does Dr. Garcia use?

humanistic

The unconscious can be defined as _[blank]_.

mental processes that occur without one's awareness

What is the major focus of behavioral psychologists?

observable behavior and the influence of stimuli

When psychologists use the scientific method, which step do they complete first?

observation

People who studied psychology in the past had to rely on _[blank]_.

opinions and beliefs, rather than science

Which step of the scientific method do psychologists perform immediately after they have completed observation?

prediction

Match the term with its appropriate description as it is used in psychology.

principle: fundamental guiding rule or statement theory: framework that explains interrelated data or observations

What does the humanistic perspective emphasize?

psychotherapy and self-actualization

What is the final step of the scientific method?

reflection

Match the subfield of psychology with its appropriate description.

social psychology: the behavior and interaction of individuals in groups clinical psychology: the examination and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders cognitive psychology: the mental process involved in memory, thinking, and perception

Which is the most accurate description of basic psychological research?

testing general principles and theories

Which statement describes the focus of applied psychological research?

testing specific, real-world situations

Sigmund Freud's study of psychoanalysis focused mainly on what areas? Select all that apply.

the influence of early childhood on later life the conflict between the conscious and the unconscious the interpretation of dreams

Which definition accurately describes psychology?

the study of thought and behavior

Which reasons explain why psychologists use the scientific method? Select all that apply.

to ensure that research findings are accurate and true to reduce the chances that personal opinions affect test results

What is one goal of using the scientific method in psychology?

to explain the ways people behave

How do psychologists use the scientific method? Select all that apply.

to help gather and measure evidence precisely as guidance for conducting tests and observations

A psychologist conducting research in clinical psychology would most likely study _[blank]_.

ways to test a specific treatment

Ethical treatment of test subjects takes into consideration _[blank]_.

what is morally right and wrong

Some psychologists decide to publish the results of their study on social media. They include the names of the human subjects in the study. What is the ethical problem with this?

APA guidelines state that psychologists should keep names of human subjects private.

Which statement defines hypothesis?

a testable statement that makes a prediction