Question 1

Psychological differences between the genders are

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A)   of little interest to contemporary psychologists.
B)   simply reflections of biological differences between the sexes.
C)   no longer evident in contemporary Western societies.
D)   far outweighed by gender similarities.

Question 2

Which psychologists are MOST likely to be involved in basic research?

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A)   industrial-organizational psychologists
B)   cognitive psychologists
C)   community psychologists
D)   clinical psychologists

Question 3

Cognitive neuroscience studies relationships between

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A)   natural selection and genetic predispositions.
B)   childhood memories and psychological disorders.
C)   thought processes and brain functions.
D)   philosophy and physiology.

Question 4

The transmission of political practices and religious customs from one generation to the next best illustrates the importance of

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A)   introspection.
B)   massed practice.
C)   structuralism.
D)   culture.

Question 5

The study of inner thoughts and feelings is to the study of observable behavior as Edward Titchener is to

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

Question 6

To remember important ideas presented in class lectures,you would be best advised to

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A)   write them down.
B)   take deep breaths.
C)   monitor your heart rate.
D)   engage in massed practice.

Question 7

Rather than seeking to change people to fit their environments,________ work to create social and physical environments that are healthy for all.

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A)   counseling psychologists.
B)   cognitive psychologists.
C)   community psychologists.
D)   clinical psychologists.

Question 8

Psychology developed from the more established fields of philosophy and biology.For example,________ was an American philosopher and ________ was an Austrian physician.

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A)   Wilhelm Wundt;Ivan Pavlov
B)   William James;Sigmund Freud
C)   B.F.Skinner;John B.Watson
D)   John Locke;René Descartes

Question 9

Studying the impact of natural selection on the development of behaviors and mental processes that we humans have in common is of most central interest to

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A)   humanistic psychology.
B)   social psychology.
C)   community psychology.
D)   evolutionary psychology.

Question 10

Studying people of all races and cultures is most helpful for

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A)   promoting the testing effect.
B)   inhibiting introspection.
C)   discerning human similarities and differences.
D)   encouraging massed practice.

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

Functionalism was a school of psychology that focused attention on the

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A)   adaptive value of thoughts and behaviors.
B)   component elements of sensory experience.
C)   disruptive effects of unconscious motives.
D)   treatment of psychological disorders.

Question 13

The SQ3R study method emphasizes the importance of

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A)   massed practice.
B)   introspection.
C)   retrieving information.
D)   role modeling.

Question 14

In exploring human behavior,contemporary psychologists rely most heavily on

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A)   introspection.
B)   psychoanalysis.
C)   massed practice.
D)   scientific methods.

Question 15

SQ3R is an acronym for an effective

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A)   neuroscience perspective.
B)   study method.
C)   biopsychosocial approach.
D)   form of psychotherapy.

Question 16

The science of behavior and mental processes is called

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A)   naturalistic observation.
B)   natural selection.
C)   behaviorism.
D)   psychology.

Question 17

Dr.Vazquez helps people make career choices by assisting them in identifying their strengths and interests.Dr.Vazquez is most likely a

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A)   biological psychologist.
B)   counseling psychologist.
C)   cognitive psychologist.
D)   social psychologist.

Question 18

The value of introspection was most clearly dismissed by

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A)   Freudian psychologists.
B)   functionalists.
C)   structuralists.
D)   behaviorists.

Question 19

Natural selection refers to the principle that variations in _________ that contribute to reproduction and survival will most likely be passed on to succeeding generations.

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A)   learned habits
B)   inherited traits
C)   levels of analysis
D)   cultural practices

Question 20

The specialist most likely to have a medical degree is a

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A)   clinical psychologist.
B)   personality psychologist.
C)   developmental psychologist.
D)   psychiatrist.

Exam 1: Prologue

Studying the impact of natural selection on the development of behaviors and mental processes that we humans have in common is of most central interest to

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Functionalism was a school of psychology that focused attention on the

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Cognitive neuroscience studies relationships between

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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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The specialist most likely to have a medical degree is a

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The value of introspection was most clearly dismissed by

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Dr.Vazquez helps people make career choices by assisting them in identifying their strengths and interests.Dr.Vazquez is most likely a

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In exploring human behavior,contemporary psychologists rely most heavily on

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The SQ3R study method emphasizes the importance of

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Natural selection refers to the principle that variations in _________ that contribute to reproduction and survival will most likely be passed on to succeeding generations.

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Psychology developed from the more established fields of philosophy and biology.For example,________ was an American philosopher and ________ was an Austrian physician.

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To remember important ideas presented in class lectures,you would be best advised to

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Studying people of all races and cultures is most helpful for

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SQ3R is an acronym for an effective

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Which psychologists are MOST likely to be involved in basic research?

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Rather than seeking to change people to fit their environments,________ work to create social and physical environments that are healthy for all.

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The study of inner thoughts and feelings is to the study of observable behavior as Edward Titchener is to

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The transmission of political practices and religious customs from one generation to the next best illustrates the importance of

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Psychological differences between the genders are

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The science of behavior and mental processes is called

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