Psych Exam 1 (Textbook questions)

Psychologists persistently ask 2 questions “What do you mean”, and “how do you Know” because they approach the world of behavior with a curious:

Cynicism

Skepticism

Gullibility

Functionalism

Skepticism

A scientist who begins by doubting and who analyzes all scientific claims while asking “how does it work" is exemplifying which scientific attitude:

Curosity

humility

Skepticism

openess

Skepticism

An evidence-based method that draws on observation and experimentation is known as:

critical thinking

structuralism

the empirical approach

functionalism

the empirical approach

People who engage in _______ do not blindly accept arguments and conclusions. Instead, they analyze assumptions, look into hidden values, and try to determine if conclusions are warranted.

basic function

functional thinking

critical thinking

applied research

critical thinking

Psychologists use the scientific attitude of ______ to examine assumptions, apprise sources, discern hidden biases, evaluate evidence, and assess conclusions.

Critical thinking

scientific method

skeptical analysis

functionalism

Critical thinking

Edward titchener used the research method known as:

functionalisms

basic research

introspection

applied research

introspection

Which school of psychology was most clearly concerned with the adaptive value of complex mental processes?

Structuralism

behaviorism

psychoanalysis

functionalism

functionalism

Mary Whiton Calkins was the first women to:

accept a PHD in psychology from Radcliffe college

be granted a PHD in philosophy from Harvard University

accept a PHD in philosophy from Radcliffe college

be president of the American phychologal association

be president of the American phychologal association

The influence of the current environment on one’s growth potential is emphasized by:

psychoanalysis

cognitive neuroscience

structuralism

humanistic psychology

humanistic psychology

Your professor directs a clinic for children and adolescents that specializes in shaping conduct through rewards and consequences. Which of these branches of psychology does this clinic support?

humanistic psychology

functionalism

behaviorism

psychoanalysis

behaviorism

Compared with the structuralists, early behaviorists were much less likely to focus on the study of:

smiling

screaming

fighting

thinking

thinking

Which perspective would be the most relevant to understanding the role of the spread practice on long-term memory of information?

psychodynamic

social-cultural

cognitive

behavior genetics

cognitive

Dr Cosa specializes in the interdisciplinary study of the brain activity linked with thought. De Cosa area of study is called:

cognitive neuroscience

behavioral psychology

humanistic psychology

behavior genetics

cognitive neuroscience

Dr Sanders is studying how human functioning can be scientifically guided to establish and promote goals to enhance human flourishing. Which of these areas of psychology is Dr Sanders exploring?

psychoanalysis

positive psychology

humanistic psychology

behavioral psychology

positive psychology

Several groups of US stockbroker have been asked to preditc the future performance of stock markerts in Japan. Which statment is most likely scenario in terms of their pre