Question 1

A theoretical perspective in psychology can be like a two-dimensional view of a three-dimensional object because each perspective is

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A)   limited in its scope.
B)   likely to contradict other perspectives.
C)   of little value for applied research.
D)   impossible to test scientifically.

Question 2

Do psychological differences between men and women result from biological influences or social influences? This question most clearly involves a debate over the issue of

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A)   conscious and unconscious thought.
B)   observation and introspection.
C)   behavior and mental processes.
D)   nature and nurture.

Question 3

The early school of psychology known as functionalism was developed by

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

Question 4

A complete picture of how mental processes are influenced by both social systems and brain functions is most clearly provided by

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A)   behaviorism.
B)   humanistic psychology.
C)   a biopsychosocial approach.
D)   introspection.

Question 5

Which philosopher concluded that certain ideas were inborn?

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A)   Aristotle
B)   Plato
C)   Locke
D)   Watson

Question 6

The first woman to receive a Ph.D. in psychology later wrote an influential book The Animal Mind. Her name was

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A)   Mary Whiton Calkins.
B)   Rosalie Rayner.
C)   Margaret Floy Washburn.
D)   Jean Piaget.

Question 7

A biopsychosocial approach is one that requires the use of

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A)   introspection.
B)   SQ3R.
C)   clinical psychology.
D)   multiple levels of analysis.

Question 8

Who dismissed introspection and redefined psychology as "the scientific study of observable behavior"?

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A)   Watson and Skinner
B)   Freud and James
C)   Wundt and Titchener
D)   Rogers and Maslow

Question 9

Which perspective would suggest that the facial expressions associated with the emotions of lust and rage are inherited?

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A)   cognitive
B)   behavioral
C)   evolutionary
D)   social-cultural

Question 10

A concern with the reasoning processes that contribute to effective problem solving is most characteristic of the ________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)   behavioral
B)   evolutionary
C)   social-cultural
D)   cognitive

Question 11

Which research method waned in popularity because its results varied when the technique was used by different people?

Accepted Answer

A)   natural selection
B)   introspection
C)   behavior genetics
D)   spaced practice

Question 12

The mind's defenses against its own unconscious wishes and impulses were of special interest to

Accepted Answer

A)   John B. Watson.
B)   Charles Darwin.
C)   Sigmund Freud.
D)   B. F. Skinner.

Question 13

Dr. Winkle conducts basic research on the systematic changes in intelligence associated with aging. It is most likely that Dr. Winkle is a(n)  ________ psychologist.

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A)   biological
B)   social
C)   developmental
D)   industrial-organizational

Question 14

Research participants who carefully observe and report their immediate thoughts and feelings in response to different musical sounds are using the method known as

Accepted Answer

A)   spaced practice.
B)   psychoanalysis.
C)   introspection.
D)   natural selection.

Question 15

Which perspective is most directly concerned with how the physical properties of the brain influence behavior and mental states?

Accepted Answer

A)   social-cultural
B)   psychodynamic
C)   behavioral
D)   neuroscience

Question 16

To balance historic psychology's focus on human problems and negative emotions, Martin Seligman called for the development of

Accepted Answer

A)   behavior genetics.
B)   cognitive neuroscience.
C)   positive psychology.
D)   introspection.

Question 17

The behavior genetics perspective would be most directly concerned with assessing the relative influences of

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A)   behavior and mental processes.
B)   conscious and unconscious motives.
C)   nature and nurture.
D)   spaced practice and massed practice.

Question 18

Which branch of psychology is most likely to study how social institutions affect the well-being of individuals and groups?

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A)   cognitive psychology
B)   community psychology
C)   clinical psychology
D)   counseling psychology

Question 19

Professor Kim suggests that young children from all cultures can distinguish between singular and plural nouns because the concept of quantity is inborn. The professor's suggestion would have been most readily accepted by

Accepted Answer

A)   Plato.
B)   John B. Watson.
C)   B. F. Skinner.
D)   John Locke.

Question 20

The enhanced memory that accompanies repeated self-testing of previously learned material best illustrates the value of

Accepted Answer

A)   introspection.
B)   retrieval practice.
C)   positive psychology.
D)   a psychodynamic perspective.

Exam 1: A: the Story of Psychology

Which research method waned in popularity because its results varied when the technique was used by different people?

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Which perspective would suggest that the facial expressions associated with the emotions of lust and rage are inherited?

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The first woman to receive a Ph.D. in psychology later wrote an influential book The Animal Mind. Her name was

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A biopsychosocial approach is one that requires the use of

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Which perspective is most directly concerned with how the physical properties of the brain influence behavior and mental states?

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Which philosopher concluded that certain ideas were inborn?

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The mind's defenses against its own unconscious wishes and impulses were of special interest to

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Which branch of psychology is most likely to study how social institutions affect the well-being of individuals and groups?

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Who dismissed introspection and redefined psychology as "the scientific study of observable behavior"?

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The enhanced memory that accompanies repeated self-testing of previously learned material best illustrates the value of

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A theoretical perspective in psychology can be like a two-dimensional view of a three-dimensional object because each perspective is

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Professor Kim suggests that young children from all cultures can distinguish between singular and plural nouns because the concept of quantity is inborn. The professor's suggestion would have been most readily accepted by

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The behavior genetics perspective would be most directly concerned with assessing the relative influences of

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The early school of psychology known as functionalism was developed by

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Dr. Winkle conducts basic research on the systematic changes in intelligence associated with aging. It is most likely that Dr. Winkle is a(n) ________ psychologist.

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A complete picture of how mental processes are influenced by both social systems and brain functions is most clearly provided by

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Do psychological differences between men and women result from biological influences or social influences? This question most clearly involves a debate over the issue of

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To balance historic psychology's focus on human problems and negative emotions, Martin Seligman called for the development of

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A concern with the reasoning processes that contribute to effective problem solving is most characteristic of the ________ perspective.

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Research participants who carefully observe and report their immediate thoughts and feelings in response to different musical sounds are using the method known as

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