Question 1

The Rorschach Inkblot Test was designed in the context of Freudian theory, believing that individuals would reveal their unconscious motives in responding to the ambiguous inkblots. What defense mechanism was supposed to be in usewhen individuals took this test?

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A)  rationalization
B)  projection
C)  repression
D)  reaction formation B

Question 2

As opposed to an industrial psychologist, an organizational psychologist is more likely to work on problems of

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A)  job analysis
B)  performance appraisal
C)  personnel selection
D)  job satisfaction

Question 3

The work of American psychologists in World War I involved

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A)  design of aircraft cockpit instrumentation, training of pilots, improvement of weapon systems
B)  propaganda to demoralize the enemy troops
C)  psychological warfare
D)  intelligence testing, job selection testing, assessment of shell shock victims

Question 4

Describe the formation of counseling psychology as a profession.

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Counseling psychology as a profession ha...

Question 5

The principal activity that defined professional psychologists throughout the 20th century was

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A)  introspection
B)  psychoanalysis
C)  psychotherapy
D)  mental testing

Question 6

After World War II, the principal work for industrial psychologists was in

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A)  management consulting
B)  leadership training
C)  personnel selection
D)  morale building

Question 7

World War II was particularly important in creating the modern profession of clinical psychology. Discuss the dramatic changes in clinical psychology brought on by that war.

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Question 8

The main reason that applied psychologists formed organizations independent of the American Psychological Association (APA)  was because

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A)  they didn't respect the applied psychology groups within APA
B)  they did not want to submit to the control of the APA
C)  APA saw itself as a scientific organization and did not welcome psychologists in applied work
D)  APA had asked that a portion of all wages earned in applied work be paid to the Association as a way to support the applied section of the annual APA convention

Question 9

The early role of clinical psychologists was to

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A)  work with juvenile offenders in the juvenile justice system
B)  serve as assistants to psychiatrists, providing psychotherapy to patients under psychiatric supervision
C)  administer and score psychological tests
D)  assess psychological problems and make diagnoses

Question 10

Throughout much of 20th century America, what were the four principal professional areas of psychology?

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A)  clinical psychology, industrial-organizational psychology, sport psychology, forensic psychology
B)  clinical psychology, industrial-organizational psychology, school psychology, counseling psychology
C)  clinical psychology, consulting psychology, business psychology, forensic psychology
D)  clinical psychology, school psychology, sport psychology, industrial- organizational psychology B

Question 11

What significant change in the practice of clinical psychology was brought about by World War II?

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A)  Clinical psychologists began providing psychotherapy.
B)  Clinical psychologists were allowed to prescribe a limited class of psychoactive drugs.
C)  Clinical psychologists were given authority to commit individuals to mental hospitals.
D)  Clinical psychologists were all required to have two years of training in a medical school.

Question 12

Describe the several roles that psychologists played in World War I.

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During World War I, psychologists played...

Question 13

A conference in Boulder, Colorado in the summer of 1949 resulted in an agreed- upon model for the professional training of clinical psychologists. This model is known as the

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A)  professional school model
B)  scientist-practitioner model
C)  clinical training model
D)  APA training model

Question 14

Describe the formation of school psychology as a profession.

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Question 15

Human factors psychologists do what kind of work?

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A)  select workers for businesses and industry
B)  work on the interface of people and the equipment they operate
C)  study consumer behavior to advise companies about advertising
D)  develop job protocols that maximize worker efficiency

Question 16

During World War I, Robert Woodworth was asked to develop a psychological test that would

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A)  predict leadership potential in officer candidates
B)  screen out military recruits who were mentally challenged
C)  screen out potential shell shock victims
D)  assess perceptual abilities in pilot candidates

Question 17

What approach to psychotherapy emphasized the potential for personal growth and encouraged self-exploration and self-determination?

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A)  psychoanalysis
B)  humanistic therapy
C)  behavior therapy
D)  cognitive-behavior therapy

Question 18

Discuss how the Hawthorne studies and World War II transformed industrial- organizational psychology.

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The Hawthorne studies and World War II had a significant impact on the field of industrial-organizational psychology, transforming it in several ways.

The Hawthorne studies, conducted at the Western Electric Company's Hawthorne Works in the 1920s and 1930s, were a series of experiments that examined the effects of various environmental and motivational factors on worker productivity. These studies highlighted the importance of social and psychological factors in the workplace, leading to a shift in focus from purely mechanistic approaches to a more humanistic and holistic understanding of organizational behavior. This marked a significant turning point in the field of industrial-organizational psychology, as it emphasized the importance of considering the individual and social aspects of work in addition to the technical and structural aspects.

World War II also had a transformative impact on industrial-organizational psychology. During the war, psychologists were called upon to assist with personnel selection, training, and morale in the military. This led to the development of new assessment tools and techniques for evaluating and managing human resources, as well as a greater emphasis on understanding the psychological factors that influence individual and group performance in organizational settings. The war also created a demand for industrial-organizational psychologists in industry, as companies sought to improve productivity and efficiency to support the war effort. This increased demand for expertise in areas such as job analysis, training, and leadership, further solidifying the role of industrial-organizational psychology in shaping organizational practices.

Overall, the Hawthorne studies and World War II transformed industrial-organizational psychology by highlighting the importance of considering the human and social aspects of work, and by creating a demand for expertise in areas such as personnel selection, training, and leadership. These developments laid the foundation for the modern field of industrial-organizational psychology, which continues to play a crucial role in understanding and improving organizational behavior and performance.

Question 19

In the beginning of the 20th century the task of school psychologists was primarily

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A)  to assess children with learning disabilities
B)  to help teachers deal with children who had significant emotional problems
C)  to identify children who were "mentally defective"
D)  to teach classes for emotionally disturbed children

Question 20

As psychologists increasingly found work outside of universities, the profession of psychology grew. Describe the efforts of these early professional psychologists to have an organization that represented their interests and professional concerns, including their attempts to be a part of the American Psychological Association.

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