PSYC 2301 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Define Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER-study of mind; study
of behavior and mental processing
Describe the scientific method - CORRECT ANSWER-is a way
to ask and answer scientific questions by making observations
and doing experiments.
Why is Psychology defined as a hub science? - CORRECT
ANSWER-bc numerous scientific fields come together in psyc,
connect other disciplin
What are the major roots of Psychology? - CORRECT
ANSWER-2: phil and physical science
What is the relationship between behavior and biology? -
CORRECT ANSWER-reciprocal relationship
How did most early philosophers believe knowledge was
gained? - CORRECT ANSWER-sensive/ introspection
When did Psychology distinguish itself from the discipline of
Philosophy? - CORRECT ANSWER-adopt the scientific method
, Who conducted the first experiment in psychology? -
CORRECT ANSWER-wilhelm wundt
Define structuralism - CORRECT ANSWER-Structuralism is the
study of the parts and elements that make up the mind while
functionalism is the processes of the mind
Identify the founders of Gestalt psychology - CORRECT
ANSWER-kurt koffka, max wertheimer, wolfgang kohler
Who was William James? - CORRECT ANSWER-wrote
principal of PSYC / functionalism/ 1st school in US
Define behaviorism - CORRECT ANSWER-on observable,
measurable behavior Behaviorism, also known as behavioral
psychology, is a theory of learning based upon the idea that all
behaviors are acquired through conditioning. Conditioning
occurs through interaction with the environment. Behaviorists
believe that our responses to environmental stimuli shape our
behaviors. -
Who was Sigmund Freud? - CORRECT ANSWER-wrote
unconscious conflict , sex, important of early childhood
experiene
Who was Abraham Maslow? - CORRECT ANSWER-found 3rd
force in PSYC & theory of motivation
Who was Carl Rogers? - CORRECT ANSWER-found
humanistic movement / importance of personal growth, freewill,
selfdome
Define the perspectives approach - CORRECT ANSWER-
different way to look
Why do psychologists rely on different perspective in
psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER-bc help better understand
ANSWERS
Define Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER-study of mind; study
of behavior and mental processing
Describe the scientific method - CORRECT ANSWER-is a way
to ask and answer scientific questions by making observations
and doing experiments.
Why is Psychology defined as a hub science? - CORRECT
ANSWER-bc numerous scientific fields come together in psyc,
connect other disciplin
What are the major roots of Psychology? - CORRECT
ANSWER-2: phil and physical science
What is the relationship between behavior and biology? -
CORRECT ANSWER-reciprocal relationship
How did most early philosophers believe knowledge was
gained? - CORRECT ANSWER-sensive/ introspection
When did Psychology distinguish itself from the discipline of
Philosophy? - CORRECT ANSWER-adopt the scientific method
, Who conducted the first experiment in psychology? -
CORRECT ANSWER-wilhelm wundt
Define structuralism - CORRECT ANSWER-Structuralism is the
study of the parts and elements that make up the mind while
functionalism is the processes of the mind
Identify the founders of Gestalt psychology - CORRECT
ANSWER-kurt koffka, max wertheimer, wolfgang kohler
Who was William James? - CORRECT ANSWER-wrote
principal of PSYC / functionalism/ 1st school in US
Define behaviorism - CORRECT ANSWER-on observable,
measurable behavior Behaviorism, also known as behavioral
psychology, is a theory of learning based upon the idea that all
behaviors are acquired through conditioning. Conditioning
occurs through interaction with the environment. Behaviorists
believe that our responses to environmental stimuli shape our
behaviors. -
Who was Sigmund Freud? - CORRECT ANSWER-wrote
unconscious conflict , sex, important of early childhood
experiene
Who was Abraham Maslow? - CORRECT ANSWER-found 3rd
force in PSYC & theory of motivation
Who was Carl Rogers? - CORRECT ANSWER-found
humanistic movement / importance of personal growth, freewill,
selfdome
Define the perspectives approach - CORRECT ANSWER-
different way to look
Why do psychologists rely on different perspective in
psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER-bc help better understand
