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Edition by Phelps & Berkman, All 15 Chapters
Covered, Verified Latest Edition




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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1.A What Is Psychological Science? 2. Define The Nature/Nurture
1. Define Psychological Science. Debate And The Mind/ Body
2. Define Critical Thinking, Problem.
And Describe What It Means 3. Identify The Major Schools Of
To Be A Critical Thinker. Thought That Have
3. Identify Major Biases In Characterized The History Of
Thinking, And Explain Why Experimental Psychology.
These Biases Result In Faulty 1.C What Are The Latest Developments
Thinking. In Psychology?
1.B What Are The Scientific 1. Identify Recent
Foundations Of Psychology? Developments In
1. Trace The Development Of Psychological Science.
Psychology Since Its Formal 2. Distinguish Between Subfields Of
Inception In 1879. Psychology.




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MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which Of The Following Is The Best Definition Of Psychological Science?
a. The Study Of The Brain And Its Function
b. The Study Of The Mind, The Brain, And Thought Processes
c. The Study Of The Mind, The Brain, And Behavior
d. The Study Of The Mind, The Psyche, And Behavior

ANSWER: C DIF: Easy
REF: 1.1 Psychological Science Is The Study Of Mind, Brain, And
Behavior OBJ: 1.A1 NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base In
Psychology MSC: Remembering

2. Psychological Science Is The Study Of
a. The Mind.
b. The Brain.
c. Behavior.
d. All Of The Answer Options Are Correct.
ANSWER: D DIF: Easy
REF: 1.1 Psychological Science Is The Study Of Mind, Brain, And
Behavior OBJ: 1.A1 NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base In
Psychology MSC: Remembering

3. The Relationship Between The Actions Of Neurons And A Thought Is An Example Of
The Connection Between
a. The Brain And The Mind. C. Genes And The Mind.
b. Nature And Nurture. D. The Brain And Emotion.
ANSWER: A DIF: Moderate
REF: 1.1 Psychological Science Is The Study Of Mind, Brain, And
Behavior OBJ: 1.A1 NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base In
Psychology MSC: Applying

4. Based On The Textbook’s Definition Of Psychology, Which Statement Best Reflects
The Relationship Between The Mind And The Brain?
a. The Brain Is The Same Thing As The Mind.
b. The Brain Influences The Mind.
c. The Brain Is Unrelated To The Mind.
d. The Brain Reflects The Mind.

ANSWER: B DIF: Moderate REF: 1.A What Is Psychological
Science? OBJ: 1.A1NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base In Psychology
MSC: Applying




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5. Barry And Candace Are Disagreeing. Barry States That Psychology Is The Study Of The
Mind. Candace Believes Instead That Psychology Is The Science Of Behavior. Given You r
Knowledge Of Psychology, How Would You Resolve This Argument?
a. Barry Is Correct. Psychology Only Studies The Mind.
b. Candace Is Correct. Psychology Only Studies Behavior.
c. Both Are Correct. Psychology Studies Both The Mind And Behavior.
d. Both Are Incorrect. Psychology Only Studies Emotions.

ANSWER: C DIF: Difficult REF: 1.A What Is Psychological
Science? OBJ: 1.A1NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base In Psychology
MSC: Understanding

6. Allanah Is A Psychology Major. Which Of The Following Best Describes What Allanah Will Learn About?
a. The Structure And Function Of The Brain
b. Mental Disorders And Their Treatments
c. Feelings And Other Subjective States
d. The Mind, The Brain, And Behavior
ANSWER: D DIF: Easy
REF: 1.1 Psychological Science Is The Study Of Mind, Brain, And
Behavior OBJ: 1.A1 NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base In
Psychology MSC: Understanding

7. For Much Of Its History, Psychologists Focused Mostly On
a. The Brain. C. Behaviors.
b. Disorders. D. The Mind.

ANSWER: C DIF: Moderate
REF: 1.1 Psychological Science Is The Study Of Mind, Brain, And
Behavior OBJ: 1.A1 NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base In
Psychology MSC: Remembering

8. Which Of The Following Is An Example Of A Psychologist Who Is Studying The Mind?
a. Dr. Chu, Who Studies How Weather Influences Children’s Actions On The Playground
b. Dr. Well, Who Studies Neural Activity During Sleep Cycles Of Elderly Adults
c. Dr. Mann, Who Studies The Accuracy Of Traumatic Memories Over Time
d. Dr. East, Who Studies The Facial Expressions Of Relationship Partners During A Fight
ANSWER: C DIF: Difficult
REF: 1.1 Psychological Science Is The Study Of Mind, Brain, And
Behavior OBJ: 1.A1
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base In Psychology | APA Goal 5, Professional
Development MSC: Applying




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