Question 1

As women began to enter psychology in greater numbers in the early 1970s, they began to document evidence of a pervasive bias in the research methods that were being used. Describe the biases that these feminist psychologists documented.

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Question 2

The feminist movement in psychology was important because it:

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A)   refocused psychology on the study of the mind and mental processes.
B)   allowed women to become therapists.
C)   forced graduate schools in psychology to open their doors to women.
D)   critically examined the male bias in psychological research and theories.

Question 3

In almost all states, a _______________ is required to obtain a license to practice clinical psychology.

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A)   doctorate
B)   master's degree
C)   medical degree
D)   certificate from a psychoanalytic institute

Question 4

Critical thinking involves:

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A)   pessimistic thinking when trying to solve a problem.
B)   using one's intuition to assess claims made by researchers.
C)   using evidence to make objective judgments.
D)   detecting emotional cues to find hidden agendas in research.

Question 5

Sigmund Freud's ideas evolved into a method of psychotherapy that came to be known as psychoanalysis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The key to whether or not a psychological finding is important is whether or not the finding is surprising.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Juanita is studying in her dorm room when her roommate says, "Why did you sign up for a psychology class? Everyone knows that psychology is the same as plain, old common sense." How should Juanita explain the differences between psychology and common sense?

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Question 8

_______________ psychologists are concerned with group decision making, employee morale, work motivation, productivity, job stress, and many such organizational issues.

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A)   Educational
B)   Developmental
C)   Industrial/organizational
D)   Experimental

Question 9

Critical thinkers are willing to accept "received wisdom."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A psychiatrist is a therapist:

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A)   with a PsyD.
B)   trained in psychoanalysis.
C)   that is more likely than other types of therapists to take a biological approach to treatment.
D)   who is not legally required to have any degree at all.

Question 11

Applied psychology is the study of psychological issues that have direct practical significance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Critical thinkers realize that everybody's beliefs are as good as everybody else's.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Psychology has been a science for more than 1,000 years.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Counseling psychologists are trained to do psychotherapy with severely disturbed people.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: What Is Psychology

As women began to enter psychology in greater numbers in the early 1970s, they began to document evidence of a pervasive bias in the research methods that were being used. Describe the biases that these feminist psychologists documented.

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Counseling psychologists are trained to do psychotherapy with severely disturbed people.

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Sigmund Freud's ideas evolved into a method of psychotherapy that came to be known as psychoanalysis.

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The key to whether or not a psychological finding is important is whether or not the finding is surprising.

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Psychology has been a science for more than 1,000 years.

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Critical thinking involves:

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The feminist movement in psychology was important because it:

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Juanita is studying in her dorm room when her roommate says, "Why did you sign up for a psychology class? Everyone knows that psychology is the same as plain, old common sense." How should Juanita explain the differences between psychology and common sense?

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Applied psychology is the study of psychological issues that have direct practical significance.

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Critical thinkers realize that everybody's beliefs are as good as everybody else's.

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_______________ psychologists are concerned with group decision making, employee morale, work motivation, productivity, job stress, and many such organizational issues.

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In almost all states, a _______________ is required to obtain a license to practice clinical psychology.

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Critical thinkers are willing to accept "received wisdom."

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A psychiatrist is a therapist:

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Exam 1: What Is Psychology

As women began to enter psychology in greater numbers in the early 1970s, they began to document evidence of a pervasive bias in the research methods that were being used. Describe the biases that these feminist psychologists documented.

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Counseling psychologists are trained to do psychotherapy with severely disturbed people.

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Sigmund Freud's ideas evolved into a method of psychotherapy that came to be known as psychoanalysis.

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The key to whether or not a psychological finding is important is whether or not the finding is surprising.

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Psychology has been a science for more than 1,000 years.

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Critical thinking involves:

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The feminist movement in psychology was important because it:

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Juanita is studying in her dorm room when her roommate says, "Why did you sign up for a psychology class? Everyone knows that psychology is the same as plain, old common sense." How should Juanita explain the differences between psychology and common sense?

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Applied psychology is the study of psychological issues that have direct practical significance.

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Critical thinkers realize that everybody's beliefs are as good as everybody else's.

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_______________ psychologists are concerned with group decision making, employee morale, work motivation, productivity, job stress, and many such organizational issues.

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In almost all states, a _______________ is required to obtain a license to practice clinical psychology.

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Critical thinkers are willing to accept "received wisdom."

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A psychiatrist is a therapist:

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