Question 1

Psychology has been a science since

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A)  around 470 BC.
B)  the early 1600's.
C)  the late 1800's.
D)  the mid 1900's.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Francis Galton made a significant contribution to psychology by introducing methods for studying how heredity contributes to human behavior.Which alternative explanation was Galton overlooking when he argued that heredity accounts for these similarities?

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A)  The primary importance of the nature side of the nature versus nurture debate
B)  The fact that people who share genes live together in families,so they tend to share environmental privileges or disadvantages
C)  A materialistic account of behavior
D)  The concept of dualism,which states that the mind is separate from the bodyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Theories are basically the same thing as opinions or beliefs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Many non-scientists confuse the terms hypothesis and theory.Explain the difference between the two terms and the interaction between hypothesis testing and the construction of theories in the scientific method.

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-A hypothesis is a testable prediction ...

Question 5

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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A)  A psychologist is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of emotional disturbances.
B)  A psychiatrist is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of emotional disturbances.
C)  Clinical psychologists treat severe psychological disturbances and psychiatrists treat mild disorders.
D)  Both clinical psychologists and psychiatrists can prescribe medications to their patients.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Jan believes that all knowledge is acquired through experience with the world.Jan is probably _____.

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A)  an empiricist
B)  a supporter of eugenics
C)  a clinical psychologist
D)  a phrenologistE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Only a small percentage of this year's bachelor-level psychology graduates will go on to work in psychological fields.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In science,a theory can be defined as

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A)  an educated guess.
B)  an explanation that explains and integrates numerous findings and observations into a coherent whole.
C)  a personal understanding of natural laws.
D)  a testable prediction.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

"Brain localization" refers to the idea that

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A)  the brain is wired for the spatial mapping of our surroundings.
B)  neurons in the brain only communicate with nearby neurons.
C)  the brain,and not the heart,is the seat of the human consciousness.
D)  certain parts of the brain control specific mental abilities and personality characteristics.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Of the following,which type of therapist would be more interested in a client's past rather than the current situation?

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A)  psychoanalytic
B)  rational-emotive
C)  behavioral
D)  GestaltE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The psychological school that asks,"What are mental processes for?" rather than "What are mental processes?" is which of the following?

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A)  structuralism
B)  functionalism
C)  humanism
D)  GestaltE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which treatment approach did Sigmund Freud develop for treating his patients?

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A)  drug therapy
B)  neuropsychology
C)  clinical psychology
D)  psychoanalysisE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

How did Franz Mesmer influence the early development of psychology?

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A)  He developed the concept of brain localization.
B)  He discovered a brain region responsible for language.
C)  He developed psychoanalysis.
D)  He contributed to the development of hypnosis,which Freud began to use to treat his patients.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Psychologists use research techniques based on __________.

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A)  inductive reasoning
B)  objective introspection
C)  deductive reasoning
D)  the scientific methodE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

As cellphones,cameras,music players,and other devices become more complicated,a major problem companies face is how to design the controls and menus so that they are easy and intuitive to operate.What area of psychology specializes in solving this and similar problems?

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A)  forensic
B)  clinical
C)  human factors
D)  academicE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Structuralism emphasizes __________.

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A)  individual differences
B)  the application of biological principles to the mind
C)  the influence of subconscious urges on conscious behavior
D)  the basic units of experience and their combinationsE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Critical thinkers realize that all opinions are created equal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In order to be scientific,it must be possible to _________________ a hypotheses.

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Question 19

Health psychologists are interested in how lifestyle choices and other behaviors combine with genetics and environment to affect physical health.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Physiological psychologists study __________.

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A)  human mental and physical growth from the prenatal period through childhood,adolescence,adulthood,and old age
B)  the biological basis for human behavior.
C)  the differences among individuals in such traits as anxiety,sociability,self-esteem,the need for achievement,and aggressiveness
D)  how people influence one anotherE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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Health psychologists are interested in how lifestyle choices and other behaviors combine with genetics and environment to affect physical health.

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Jan believes that all knowledge is acquired through experience with the world.Jan is probably _____.

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The psychological school that asks,"What are mental processes for?" rather than "What are mental processes?" is which of the following?

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Many non-scientists confuse the terms hypothesis and theory.Explain the difference between the two terms and the interaction between hypothesis testing and the construction of theories in the scientific method.

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As cellphones,cameras,music players,and other devices become more complicated,a major problem companies face is how to design the controls and menus so that they are easy and intuitive to operate.What area of psychology specializes in solving this and similar problems?

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Critical thinkers realize that all opinions are created equal.

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In order to be scientific,it must be possible to _________________ a hypotheses.

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"Brain localization" refers to the idea that

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Psychologists use research techniques based on __________.

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Which treatment approach did Sigmund Freud develop for treating his patients?

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Structuralism emphasizes __________.

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In science,a theory can be defined as

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Physiological psychologists study __________.

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Of the following,which type of therapist would be more interested in a client's past rather than the current situation?

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How did Franz Mesmer influence the early development of psychology?

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Theories are basically the same thing as opinions or beliefs.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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Francis Galton made a significant contribution to psychology by introducing methods for studying how heredity contributes to human behavior.Which alternative explanation was Galton overlooking when he argued that heredity accounts for these similarities?

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Psychology has been a science since

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Only a small percentage of this year's bachelor-level psychology graduates will go on to work in psychological fields.

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