Question 1

Lisa taught her son to buckle his seat belt in the car by only allowing him to play the radio after he was buckled up. Lisa taught him by applying the principles of

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A)  cognitive psychology.
B)  biological psychology.
C)  humanism.
D)  behaviorism.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

John Watson would MOST likely believe that the actions of a child's parents

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A)  are not as important as their genes in determining who the child becomes.
B)  have the greatest bearing on how the child acts in adulthood.
C)  are shaped by their unconscious desires.
D)  work in tandem with genetics to determine the child's future.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The idea that psychology is empirical suggests that ​

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A)  reason and logic are primary to psychology.
B)  conclusions should be guided by theories.
C)  conclusions should be based on direct observation.
D)  research should focus on underlying, internal events.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

A psychologist who studies higher mental processes such as memory, reasoning, and problem solving would probably be considered a(n) _____ psychologist.

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The answer of A psychologist who studies higher mental processes...

Question 5

The Critical Thinking Application in your text lists five skills that are exhibited by critical thinkers. Identify three of these skills and show how they might be used by a college student trying to decide whether or not to take antidepressant medication.

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Critical thinkers:
1. understand and u...

Question 6

In the nineteenth century, Wilhelm Wundt attempted to shape the new discipline of psychology along the lines of physics, because in his era, physics was admired as a "model" science. Wundt's attempt to imitate physics illustrates which of the textbook's unifying themes? ​

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A)  Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
B)  Psychology is theoretically diverse.
C)  Our experience of the world is highly subjective.
D)  Behavior is determined by multiple causes.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

A psychologist whose primary goal is to help people reach their potential MOST likely follows the principles of ​

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A)  behaviorism.
B)  structuralism.
C)  psychoanalysis.
D)  humanism.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Functionalism was founded by ​

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A)  John Watson.
B)  Sigmund Freud.
C)  William James.
D)  Wilhelm Wundt.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Compare and contrast the research interests of a developmental psychologist, a physiological psychologist, a social psychologist, and a cognitive psychologist on the topic of love.

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Developmental psychologists look at huma...

Question 10

The viewpoint in psychology that uses theory and research to understand the adaptive, creative, and fulfilling aspects of human existence is known as _____ psychology.

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A)  physiological
B)  evolutionary
C)  positive
D)  appliedE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

As the result of a breakdown in communication, morale is low among employees in a local factory. A(n)  psychologist _____ would be the MOST likely to be helpful in restoring communication and improving morale.

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A)  social
B)  educational
C)  industrial\organizational
D)  clinicalE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following groups of psychologists would be MOST likely to focus on individual uniqueness, freedom, and potential for growth as a person? ​

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A)  Behaviorists
B)  Psychoanalysts
C)  Humanists
D)  Gestalt psychologistsE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

A psychologist who is interested in the psychological effects of aging would MOST likely specialize in

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A)  developmental psychology.
B)  experimental psychology.
C)  cognitive psychology.
D)  psychometrics.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Dr. Scarply believes that if all violent programming was banned, aggressive behavior would almost completely disappear. This type of explanation for the prevalence of aggressive behavior is inconsistent with the view that ​

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A)  behavior is shaped by cultural heritage.
B)  heredity and the environment jointly influence behavior.
C)  perception is often subjective.
D)  behavior is determined by multiple causes.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

The term used by William James to describe a continuous flow of thoughts was ​

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A)  existential awareness.
B)  stream of consciousness.
C)  transcendental meditation.
D)  phenomenological flow.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

It should be easiest to teach a child to pick up his toys by utilizing the principles and techniques developed by ​

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A)  William James. ​
B)  Abraham Maslow.
C)  B. F. Skinner.
D)  Wilhelm Wundt.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

A group of psychologists is conducting research to determine whether people eat more when they are in the presence of environmental stimuli that increase anxiety, such as loud noises or flashing lights. These scientists MOST likely follow the _____ perspective.

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A)  behavioral
B)  psychodynamic
C)  humanistic
D)  functionalistE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Contemporary psychologists generally find that behavior is governed by a complex network of interacting factors, illustrating the _____ causation of behavior.

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The answer of Contemporary psychologists generally find that behavior is...

Question 19

James and Brooks are at a baseball game cheering for opposite teams. When a runner is thrown out at first, James cheers the great call, while Brooks boos and yells that the umpire is blind. This reflects the unifying theme that

Accepted Answer

A)  our cultural backgrounds exert a considerable influence over our behavior.
B)  behavior is determined by multiple causes.
C)  motives and expectations can color our experiences.
D)  people's experience of the world is subjective.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

While Freud might explain an individual's depression by focusing on the person's unconscious thoughts, a physiological psychologist might focus instead on a chemical imbalance in the brain. This difference in explanations BEST illustrates the text's unifying theme that ​

Accepted Answer

A)  psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
B)  heredity and environment jointly influence behavior.
C)  psychology is theoretically diverse.
D)  psychology is empirical.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 1: The Evolution of Psychology

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The Critical Thinking Application in your text lists five skills that are exhibited by critical thinkers. Identify three of these skills and show how they might be used by a college student trying to decide whether or not to take antidepressant medication.

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The viewpoint in psychology that uses theory and research to understand the adaptive, creative, and fulfilling aspects of human existence is known as _____ psychology.

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A psychologist who studies higher mental processes such as memory, reasoning, and problem solving would probably be considered a(n) _____ psychologist.

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Which of the following groups of psychologists would be MOST likely to focus on individual uniqueness, freedom, and potential for growth as a person? ​

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The idea that psychology is empirical suggests that ​

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Compare and contrast the research interests of a developmental psychologist, a physiological psychologist, a social psychologist, and a cognitive psychologist on the topic of love.

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Contemporary psychologists generally find that behavior is governed by a complex network of interacting factors, illustrating the _____ causation of behavior.

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