Psychology Quiz 2

What is the term for an approach in which the mind is broken into the smallest elements of mental experience?

Structuralism, a perspective founded by Edward Titchener.

What is the term for an approach to psychology that features the study and careful measurement of observable behaviors?

Behaviorism, a theory that emphasizes the importance of observing and controlling behavior.

What is the term for the scientific study of behavior and mental processes?

Psychology, the discipline that explores various aspects of human behavior and cognitive functions.

A leading behaviorist who explored classical conditioning was ____.

Ivan Pavlov

Which of the following proverbs best describes Gestalt theory?

"The whole is greater than the sum of its parts."

The psychological perspective that investigates how physical structure and behavior have been shaped by their contributions to survival and reproduction is called ____ psychology.

evolutionary

Sharika is a student worker in a child study lab. She enjoys observing and teaching the children and witnessing their mastery of new skills over time. She may be most interested in the ____ track of psychology.

developmental

When you think of a person visiting a psychologist, sitting on a couch, and talking about a problem he is experiencing, you're thinking about which type of psychology?

clinical

Josh has a doctoral degree in psychology and is a therapist in New York. His sister Sarah has a medical degree and is in a residency program for psychiatry. Currently, the biggest difference between the two professions is that, in contrast to Josh, Sarah can ____

prescribe medication

What kind of psychologist would be most likely to author a paper titled “At what age does the self emerge: Is that me in the mirror?”

developmental

What kind of psychologist would be most likely to author a paper titled “Introverts are more affected by caffeine than extroverts?”

personality

What kind of psychologist would be most likely to author a paper titled “Ways money can buy you happiness?

positive

Which of the following was discussed in class as one of the three historic events that most shaped the field of psychology?

WW2

As discussed in lecture, which was one of the ways World War II impacted the field of psychology?

Increase demand of psychological services.

I helped to develop Functionalism and was influenced by Darwin’s work. Who am I?

William James

I began the field of Cognitive Psychology – the study of thought processes. Who am I?

Ulric Neisser

I helped to start Humanistic Psychologists and referred to those who came for my services as clients instead of patients. Who am I?

Carl Rogers

What is the term for personal observation of your own thoughts, feelings and behaviors?

Introspection

What is the term for an individual's characteristic way of thinking, feeling and behaving?

Personality

Which of the following statements about Freud's work is true?

(Most of) His theories do not lend themselves to experimentation.

Many of the new ways of looking at the mind take advantage of the revolution in techniques for studying the brain; for example, ____ currently investigate the biological factors that vary along with people's feelings and experiences of social inclusion, rejection, or loneliness.

social neuroscientist

What kind of psychologist would be most likely to author a paper titled “How does gambling affect brain chemistry?”

Biological

What kind of psychologist would be most likely to author a paper titled “Five stages of grieving the loss of a loved one?”

Counceling

I began the therapy technique for treatment of disorders. Who am I?

Sigmund Freud

I founded the first school of psychology and conducted the first official psychology study. Who am I?

Wilhelm Wundt

I believed that humans are innately good and studied the best, “most self-actualized” of them. Who am I?

Abraham Maslow

What is the term for an approach that saw behavior as purposeful and contributing to survival?

Functionalism

The psychological perspective that seeks to explain, define, and treat abnormal behaviors is called ____.

Clinical psychology

I helped to start Gestalt Psychology because the whole equals more than the sum of the parts. Who am I?

Max Wertheimer

As discussed in lecture, which was one of the ways The Methodological Revolution impacted the field of psychology?

Placed more emphasis on measurement and testing

Susan is trying to decide between teaching at the nearby community college or obtaining a therapist's license. What is the minimum degree required for these positions?

Masters degree

What kind of psychologist would be most likely to author a paper titled “High ceilings prompt thinking outside the box?”

Cognitive