psychology ch.1 part 2
22. Which aspect of the scientific method occurs first?
C. hypothesis
36. Oona wants to conduct research on personnel management, workplace environment, and what type of environment results in high levels of employee productivity and efficiency. Oona should conduct research in the area of ________ psychology.
C. industrial-organizational
28. Which of the following exemplifies the unconditional positive regard component of client-centered therapy? A. Abby tells her therapist that she tripped a small child who got in her way, and her therapist accepts this information without judgment. B. Boris tells his therapist that that he needs stronger medication and his therapist prescribes it. C. Natasha is late for her therapy session and her therapist believes she did this because she unconsciously dislikes therapy. D. Xavier receives a hug from the doctor when he arrives on time; he does not get a hug when he arrives late.
A. Abby tells her therapist that she tripped a small child who got in her way, and her therapist accepts this information without judgment.
32. What was the primary conclusion of Stanley Milgram's obedience research?
A. Average people will harm others if told to do so by an authority figure.
27. In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the ________ include food, water, and shelter.
A. basic survival needs
26. Which of the following is an example of an objective measure used by functionalists? A. examination of anatomy and physiology B. exculpation C. extrospection D. interviews
A. examination of anatomy and physiology
40. What do structuralism, Gestalt psychology, and Sigmund Freud all have in common?
B. They were all concerned with describing and understanding the inner experience.
29. Penelope studies how the structure and function of the nervous system is related to behavior. She is a ________.
B. biopsychologist
30. Lucy wants to study changes in cognitive skills, moral reasoning, and social behavior across the lifespan. Lucy should specialize in ________ psychology.
B. developmental
37. What is the number one occupation employing graduates with a BA in psychology?
C. mid- and top-level management
38. Select the correctly ordered list of psychological perspectives, with the earliest perspective listed first. (S.F.B.H.)
C. structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, humanism
25. Functionalist psychologists focus on the function of behavior and ________.
C. the operation of the whole mind rather than the individual parts
24. Which of the following exemplifies the empirical method? A. A student in a psychology class writes his term paper on whether or not fish feel pain. B. A student writes a letter to his professor requesting a change in course policy. C. Dr. Hysock-Witham decides to start her course later because so many students arrive late. D. Dr. Sarkeesian observes and records how watching cartoons influences heart rates.
D. Dr. Sarkeesian observes and records how watching cartoons influences heart rates.
34. In the study of personality, the ________ model includes dimensions of conscientiousness, agreeableness, neuroticism, openness, and extroversion.
D. Five Factor
21. Why do scientists refer to Charles Darwin's ideas about evolution as the theory of evolution?
D. It is the best understanding that we have of that part of the natural world.
33. Which theorist published research related to the psychology of personality?
D. Sigmund Freud
35. Select the correctly ordered list of psychological theorists, with the earliest theorist listed first.
D. Wilhelm Wundt, Sigmund Freud, Noam Chomsky
39. Which of the following is not involved in critical thinking? A. recognizing internal biases B. maintaining an attitude of skepticism C. making use of logical thinking D. knowing your opinion is correct
D. knowing your opinion is correct
23. For a scientific explanation to be testable, it must also be ________.
D. perceivable and measurable
31. Cognitive psychology focuses on studying ________.
D. thoughts and their relationship to our experiences and our actions
