Question Bank in line with Psychology,Schacter,2e

[Q1] Multiple Choice - 1 point

1) The word psychology is derived from the Greek words psyche and logos. Which
combination of definitions is correct for these words?

A. soul; logic

B. soul; to study

C. behavior; to study

D. logic; to study



Answer: B




[Q2] Multiple Choice - 1 Point

2) In 1890 William James authored the book _____, which is still considered a classic
psychological text.

A. Civilization and its Discontent

B. About Behaviorism

C. The Life Cycle Completed

D. The Principles of Psychology

Answer: D

,[Q3] Multiple Choice - 1 point

3) Our definition of psychology has two components. Psychology is the scientific study
of:

A. mind and behavior.

B. body and mind.

C. soul and logic.

D. behavioral disorders.



Answer: A




[Q4] Multiple Choice - 1 point

4) For something to be considered behavior, it has to be:

A. observable.

B. done by a human.

C. done by a non-human animal.

D. any of these things.

Answer: D

,[Q5] Multiple Choice - 1 point

5) Which of the following is not done by the mind?

A. remembering

B. thinking

C. dreaming

D. eating

Answer: D




[Q6] Multiple Choice - 1 Point

6) Which process allows us to recognize our families, identify predators, and
successfully avoid traffic?

A. memory

B. emotions

C. perception

, D. planning

Answer: C




[Q7] Multiple Choice - 1 point

7) Elizabeth believes that no matter how hard someone practices, he or she will never
be a professional athlete or expert musician without innate ability. Elizabeth believes in:

A. nativism.

B. philosophical empiricism.

C. natural selection.

D. functionalism.



Answer: A




[Q8] Multiple Choice - 1 point