Early school of thought promoted by James and influenced by Darwin; explored how mental and behavioral processes function—how they enable the organism to adapt, survive, and flourish.This answer is correct.

Define experimental psychology

The study of behavior and thinking using the experimental method.

Define behaviorism

The view that psychology (1) should be an objective science that (2) studies behavior without reference to mental processes. Most research psychologists today agree with (1) but not with (2).

Define humanistic psychology

A historically significant perspective that emphasized the growth potential of healthy people.

Define Psychology

The science of behavior and mental processes.

Which of the following perspectives is most likely to address how the encoding, storing, and retrieval of information might alter our thoughts?

Cognitive

Who among the following would most likely study the interaction of people, machines, and physical environments?

Human factors psychologist

Question 3

Psychiatrists differ from psychologists in that they…

Are medical doctors licensed to prescribe medication.

Betsy works in a human resources department. She plans training sessions, recruits people to work for the company, and implements techniques to boost morale around the office. Of the following, Betsy is most likely a(n)

industrial-organizational psychologist.

Define Nature–nurture

issue the longstanding controversy over the relative contributions that genes and experience make to the development of psychological traits and behaviors.

Define natural selection

The principle that, among the range of inherited trait variations, those contributing to reproduction and survival will most likely be passed on to succeeding generations.

Define levels of analysis

The differing complementary views, from biological to psychological to social-cultural, for analyzing any given phenomenon.

Define biopsychosocial approach

An integrated approach that incorporates biological, psychological, and social-cultural levels of analysis.

Define behavioral psychology

The scientific study of observable behavior, and its explanation by principles of learning.

Define biological psychology

The scientific study of the links between biological (genetic, neural, hormonal) and psychological processes. (Some biological psychologists call themselves behavioral neuroscientists, neuropsychologists, behavior geneticists, physiological psychologists, or biopsychologists.)

Define cognitive psychology

The scientific study of all the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating.

Define evolutionary psychology

The study of the evolution of behavior and mind, using principles of
natural selection.

Define social-cultural psychology

The study of how situations and cultures affect our behavior and thinking.

Define basic research

pure science that aims to increase the scientific knowledge base.

Define developmental psychology

A branch of psychology that studies physical, cognitive, and social change throughout the life span.

Which of the following psychologists most strongly emphasize that human behavior is powerfully influenced by the interaction between people and their physical, social, political, and economic environments?

Community

Which of the following psychologists would be most likely to investigate biological, psychological, cognitive, and social changes over time?

Developmental

A psychologist investigates the methods teachers use to enhance student learning. With which of the following subfields is the psychologist most likely aligned?

Educational psychology

A psychologist works with children whose parents are divorcing. She helps them develop skills they need to cope with the situation. Of the following, what kind of psychologist is most likely helping these children?

Counseling

Dwayne is interested in helping people make good decisions regarding their physical well-being. Dwayne should consider a career as a

Health psychologist

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