Chapter 1 Pretest

Psychology is a social science discipline. Psychologists scientifically study ________.

Which of the following psychologists was a behaviorist?

What was the primary conclusion of Stanley Milgram's obedience research?

Which of the following is an example of an objective measure used by functionalists?

For a scientific explanation to be testable, it must also be ________.

Introspection refers to a process by which someone examines ________ as objectively as possible.

When studying personality traits, someone who is hardworking, dependable, and organized will score high on the ________ trait.

Marta is pursuing a graduate degree in psychology. As part of her program she must write a long research paper based on the data she spent the last year gathering. What is the long research paper called?

Peter is interested in pursuing a ________ training program with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after he receives his PhD, which will allow him to further develop his research on adolescent suicide and broaden his research skills under the supervision of CDC researchers.

Which of the following is a criticism of evolutionary psychology?

Select the correctly ordered list of psychological theorists, with the earliest theorist listed first.

According to the biopsychosocial model, what determines health?

What do industrial and organizational psychology, health psychology, sport and exercise psychology, forensic psychology, and clinical psychology all have in common?

Psychoanalytic theory focuses on ________ and early childhood experiences.

Susan wants to study prejudice, attraction, how we explain our own behavior versus how we explain the behavior of others, and how we resolve interpersonal conflicts. Susan should conduct research in the area of ________.

A(n) ________ is a chamber that isolates the subject from the external environment.

Which of the following exemplifies the empirical method?

When studying personality traits, someone who is calm, even-tempered, and secure will score low on the ________ trait.

Lucy wants to study changes in cognitive skills, moral reasoning, and social behavior across the lifespan. Lucy should specialize in ________ psychology.

What should be changed to make the following sentence true? Humanism focuses on the potential of all people for evil.

Which of the following is a reason that Gestalt psychology did not become more popular in the United States?

William James was the ________.

Which theorist published research related to the psychology of personality?

What should be changed to make the following statement true? Jean Piaget is famous for his theories regarding changes in emotional ability that occur as we move from infancy to adulthood.

Which aspect of the scientific method occurs first?

Why do scientists refer to Charles Darwin's ideas about evolution as the theory of evolution?

Which theorist had the most influence in shaping how clinicians interact with people seeking psychotherapy?

Which of the following does not influence perception?

Functionalist psychologists focus on the function of behavior and ________.

In developmental psychology, there is an increasing interest in researching cognitive changes that occur later in life. Why?

Which of the following is an example of research someone might conduct in the area of health psychology?

Guillermo spends some time each day applying the principles of structuralism to examine his own conscious experience as carefully as possible. Guillermo is engaged in ________.

Cognitive psychology focuses on studying ________.

In the study of personality, the ________ model includes dimensions of conscientiousness, agreeableness, neuroticism, openness, and extroversion.

The cognitive revolution created an impetus for psychologists to focus their attention on better understanding ________.

Naghemeh wants to focus on the emotional, social, vocational, and health-related outcomes of individuals who are considered psychologically healthy. Which area of psychology should she work in?

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the ________ include food, water, and shelter.

What is the number one occupation employing graduates with a BA in psychology?

Oona wants to conduct research on personnel management, workplace environment, and what type of environment results in high levels of employee productivity and efficiency. Oona should conduct research in the area of ________ psychology.

Char heard from her friends that marijuana use can cure glaucoma so it should be legal in all 50 states. Char knows that she is biased in favor of marijuana legalization, so she decides to exercise some skepticism about this claim. She researches where her friends got their information, how reliable it is, and what other sources say about legalizing marijuana. Char is ________.