Problem 1
Charles Darwin's great contribution was the theory of a. how evolution works (natural selection). b. evolution. c. psychoanalysis. d. adaptations.
Problem 1
Which of the following is a technique we argue for integrating the many perspectives in psychology? a. using not believing everything you think b. using the scientific method c. making connections within and between chapters d. all of the above
Problem 1
What subdiscipline of psychology examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors change over the life span? a. developmental psychology b. cognitive psychology c. personality psychology d. educational psychology
Problem 1
What perspective in psychology assumes that the unconscious is the most powerful force behind most behavior? a. trephination b. cognitive psychology c. structuralism d. psychoanalysis
Problem 1
Psychology is best defined as the scientific study of a. human behavior. b. mental illness. c. neuroses. d. human thought and behavior.
Problem 2
A psychologist has conducted a series of studies on which part of the brain is most active during a memory task. She is probably a. a developmental psychologist. b. a behavioral neuroscientist. c. a cognitive psychologist. d. an industrial/organizational psychologist.
Problem 2
As a field, psychology is a. a social science. b. the practice of diagnosing and treating mental illness. c. a biological science. d. all of the above.
Problem 2
Which phrase most accurately reflects a modern perspective in psychology? a. nature versus nurture b. nature over nurture c. nurture over nature d. nature through nurture
Problem 2
_____________ argued that thoughts, feelings, and motives are unimportant in understanding human behavior. a. Behaviorists b. Psychoanalysts c. Functionalists d. Gestalt psychologists
Problem 3
Positive psychology is a modern version of which school of thought? a. structuralism b. humanism c. functionalism d. introspectionism
