Question 1

Dr.Stevens provides psychotherapy to people who suffer from excessive anxiety.Dr.Stevens is most likely a ________ psychologist.

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A)   social
B)   developmental
C)   clinical
D)   cognitive

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

A refusal to consider potential evidence that might conflict with one's preconceived ideas best illustrates a lack of

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A)   a psychodynamic perspective.
B)   critical thinking.
C)   culture.
D)   introspection.

Question 4

Charles Darwin attempted to explain the ________ that he encountered.

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A)   unconscious thought processes
B)   species variation
C)   biopsychosocial approach
D)   SQ3R method

Question 5

The biopsychosocial approach incorporates different levels of analysis,which

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A)   have little value for applied research.
B)   typically contradict common sense.
C)   are generally impossible to test scientifically.
D)   complement one another.

Question 6

The historically significant perspective that emphasized human growth potential was known as

Accepted Answer

A)   Freudian psychology.
B)   cognitive neuroscience.
C)   structuralism.
D)   humanistic psychology.

Question 7

Critical thinking most clearly involves

Accepted Answer

A)   a biopsychosocial approach.
B)   introspection.
C)   evaluating evidence.
D)   the psychodynamic perspective.

Question 8

Psychological research indicates that people who are happier and more productive than average are those who develop a habit of

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A)   overestimating how much they can accomplish.
B)   managing their time to get a full night's sleep.
C)   multitasking and dual processing.
D)   living spontaneously without focusing on long-term goals.

Question 9

Who authored The Animal Mind?

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A)   William James
B)   Margaret Floy Washburn
C)   Mary Whiton Calkins
D)   B.F.Skinner

Question 10

SQ3R is a study method incorporating five steps: survey,question,read,________,and review.

Accepted Answer

A)   revise
B)   reason
C)   retrieve
D)   research

Question 11

Unlike Plato,Aristotle emphasized that knowledge is a product of

Accepted Answer

A)   logical reasoning.
B)   inborn ideas.
C)   sensory experience.
D)   introspection.

Question 12

Which research method waned in popularity because its results varied when the technique was used by different people?

Accepted Answer

A)   overlearning
B)   introspection
C)   behavior genetics
D)   spaced practice

Question 13

The SQ3R study method emphasizes the importance of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

In the 1960s,the cognitive revolution in psychology involved a renewal of interest in the scientific study of

Accepted Answer

A)   mental processes.
B)   hereditary influences.
C)   unconscious motives.
D)   learned behaviors.

Question 15

The high school counselor has suggested that Skylar's romantic feelings for her physics teacher reflect her unconscious longings for attention from her own father.The counselor's assessment most clearly reflects a(n) ________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)   behavioral
B)   evolutionary
C)   psychodynamic
D)   behavior genetics

Question 16

Professor McClure believes that young children are frequently able to make morally correct decisions because humans are endowed with an inborn knowledge of basic ethical principles.The professor's belief is most consistent with the views of

Accepted Answer

A)   Aristotle.
B)   Plato.
C)   John Locke.
D)   B.F.Skinner.

Question 17

Stacey writes in cursive while she takes notes in class.Brandi,the student who often sits beside her in class,missed the last class and asked to see Stacey's notes from that class.Stacey was happy to help.When Brandi finished looking them over,she stated "Based on your writing,you are a very open minded person who likes to try new things.You are also friendly and compassionate." Brandi was making claims based on graphology.Put yourself in Stacey's shoes,so to speak,and consider Brandi's statements using critical thinking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Stacey writes in cursive while she takes...

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Angie wonders whether her calm and relaxed personality style was learned or inherited.Angie's concern is most directly relevant to the issue of

Accepted Answer

A)   observation and introspection.
B)   behavior and mental processes.
C)   nature and nurture.
D)   conscious mind and unconscious mind.

Question 20

Having an attitude that is not cynical but also not gullible reflects the scientific attitude of

Accepted Answer

A)   humility.
B)   skepticism.
C)   critical thinking.
D)   curiosity.

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The historically significant perspective that emphasized human growth potential was known as

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Dr.Stevens provides psychotherapy to people who suffer from excessive anxiety.Dr.Stevens is most likely a ________ psychologist.

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Charles Darwin attempted to explain the ________ that he encountered.

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The high school counselor has suggested that Skylar's romantic feelings for her physics teacher reflect her unconscious longings for attention from her own father.The counselor's assessment most clearly reflects a(n) ________ perspective.

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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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A refusal to consider potential evidence that might conflict with one's preconceived ideas best illustrates a lack of

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Which research method waned in popularity because its results varied when the technique was used by different people?

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In the 1960s,the cognitive revolution in psychology involved a renewal of interest in the scientific study of

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Who authored The Animal Mind?

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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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SQ3R is a study method incorporating five steps: survey,question,read,________,and review.

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Critical thinking most clearly involves

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Angie wonders whether her calm and relaxed personality style was learned or inherited.Angie's concern is most directly relevant to the issue of

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The SQ3R study method emphasizes the importance of

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Having an attitude that is not cynical but also not gullible reflects the scientific attitude of

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The biopsychosocial approach incorporates different levels of analysis,which

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Psychological research indicates that people who are happier and more productive than average are those who develop a habit of

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Unlike Plato,Aristotle emphasized that knowledge is a product of

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