Question 1

Professor Scott is a psychologist conducting research on the behavior of children.He observes them in an amusement park as they take turns on the new carousel.He records how many times a child complains to his or her parent about not getting a turn.In this scenario,which goal of psychological science is Professor Scott utilizing in his research?

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A)  To describe
B)  To explain
C)  To predict
D)  To control

Question 2

Which of the following types of psychologists is likely to be most interested in noting the reactions of the audience in a theater when a fire alarm goes off?

Accepted Answer

A)  A developmental psychologist
B)  A social psychologist
C)  An industrial psychologist
D)  An evolutionary psychologist

Question 3

In psychology,being skeptical means:

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A)  using personal opinions to predict behavior.
B)  arriving at conclusions through conjecture.
C)  questioning what everybody knows.
D)  accepting viewpoints without evidence.

Question 4

In psychology,individuals who are primarily engaged in helping others are often called _____ of psychology.

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A)  practitioners
B)  scientists
C)  propagandists
D)  clinicians

Question 5

Richard,a psychologist,is specifically interested in the brain's role in behavior.Which of the following is most likely his area of specialization in psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evolutionary psychology
B)  Behavior modification
C)  Behavioral neuroscience
D)  Cognitive psychology

Question 6

A family therapist tells Mr.and Mrs.Johnson that they will have to take away some of their son's privileges if they want him to stop bullying his younger brother.In the context of psychological perspectives,the family therapist most likely follows the _____ approach to psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  evolutionary
B)  cognitive
C)  behavioral
D)  psychodynamic

Question 7

George,a scientist,is studying how the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain create the condition of depression.George's study fits best into the area of specialization known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  evolutionary psychology
B)  social psychology
C)  behavioral neuroscience
D)  behavior modification

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an idea used or propagated by evolutionary psychologists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introspection
B)  Reproduction
C)  Adaptation
D)  Natural selection

Question 9

_____ is the intricate process by which behavior changes in response to changing circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensation
B)  Learning
C)  Cognition
D)  Perception

Question 10

Alan is a psychologist who studies how individuals' thinking and behavior are influenced by groups.His area of specialization is personality psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When describing the process of natural selection,Charles Darwin claimed that:

Accepted Answer

A)  genes only carry physical traits and not the traits associated with survival and reproduction.
B)  environments that do not favor certain organisms will help these organisms propagate their species.
C)  organisms that are best adapted to their environment will survive and produce offspring.
D)  genetic mutations are initiated by human beings and are not responsible for evolution.

Question 12

Timothy is a behavioral psychologist.Which of the following techniques is he most likely to use to motivate a little girl to clean her room?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stimulating certain parts of the little girl's brain
B)  Suggesting the idea to the little girl while she is hypnotized
C)  Letting the little girl feel a sense of intrinsic achievement
D)  Offering the little girl ten dollars for cleaning her room

Question 13

Positive psychology is a branch of psychology that emphasizes:

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A)  all sides of human experience.
B)  human strengths.
C)  the unconscious experiences of people.
D)  psychological problems.

Question 14

In the context of careers in psychology,research has shown that more psychologists work in _____ than in any other setting.

Accepted Answer

A)  corporate environments
B)  psychiatric hospitals
C)  academic environments
D)  rehabilitation centers

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT true of the principle of natural selection proposed by Darwin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some members of a species are born with specific genetic mutations that help them adapt to a particular change in the environment.
B)  When there is a change in the environment, the species with a characteristic that helps it to adapt to the change will survive.
C)  A characteristic can be passed from one generation to the next without being recorded in the genes.
D)  A species that produces many offspring will survive.

Question 16

Describe the biological approach to psychology and include a discussion on neuroscience.

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Question 17

Which of the following psychological approaches focuses on the mental processes involved in knowing?

Accepted Answer

A)  The psychodynamic approach
B)  The behavioral approach
C)  The humanistic approach
D)  The cognitive approach

Question 18

The humanistic approach to psychology emphasizes the role of _____ as a determinant of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  introspection
B)  unconscious thoughts
C)  free will
D)  natural selection

Question 19

Dr.Vance,a scientist in the field of psychology,tests individuals' intellectual abilities.Dr.Vance is most likely a:

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalyst.
B)  behaviorist.
C)  cognitive psychologist.
D)  humanistic psychologist.

Question 20

Marlena,diagnosed with clinical depression,is frustrated with her therapist because he has not helped her overcome her illness.Marlena has lost faith in self-reflection and analysis and believes that the only way her symptoms will reduce is through medication.In this scenario,which psychological professional should Marlena consult for her needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  A clinical psychologist
B)  A professional counselor
C)  A psychiatrist
D)  A pathologist

Exam 1: What Is Psychology?

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Which of the following psychological approaches focuses on the mental processes involved in knowing?

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When describing the process of natural selection,Charles Darwin claimed that:

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In psychology,individuals who are primarily engaged in helping others are often called _____ of psychology.

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The humanistic approach to psychology emphasizes the role of _____ as a determinant of behavior.

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Timothy is a behavioral psychologist.Which of the following techniques is he most likely to use to motivate a little girl to clean her room?

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Which of the following is NOT true of the principle of natural selection proposed by Darwin?

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Describe the biological approach to psychology and include a discussion on neuroscience.

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Positive psychology is a branch of psychology that emphasizes:

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Dr.Vance,a scientist in the field of psychology,tests individuals' intellectual abilities.Dr.Vance is most likely a:

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_____ is the intricate process by which behavior changes in response to changing circumstances.

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Richard,a psychologist,is specifically interested in the brain's role in behavior.Which of the following is most likely his area of specialization in psychology?

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A family therapist tells Mr.and Mrs.Johnson that they will have to take away some of their son's privileges if they want him to stop bullying his younger brother.In the context of psychological perspectives,the family therapist most likely follows the _____ approach to psychology.

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Which of the following types of psychologists is likely to be most interested in noting the reactions of the audience in a theater when a fire alarm goes off?

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George,a scientist,is studying how the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain create the condition of depression.George's study fits best into the area of specialization known as _____.

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In the context of careers in psychology,research has shown that more psychologists work in _____ than in any other setting.

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Alan is a psychologist who studies how individuals' thinking and behavior are influenced by groups.His area of specialization is personality psychology.

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In psychology,being skeptical means:

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