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PSYCHOLOGY THEMES AND VARIATIONS, 6TH
CANADIAN EDITION
Explore the Human Psyche: Test Bank for Psychology: Themes and Variations, 6th Canadian Edition
Delve into the fascinating world of psychology with the Test Bank for Psychology: Themes and Variations,
6th Edition by Doug McCann, Wayne Weiten, and Deborah Matheson. This comprehensive resource
features over 1,500 multiple-choice, true/false, and scenario-based questions across 16 chapters, with
detailed rationales, answer keys, and references to empirical studies. Unpack core themes like neuroscience,
sensation and perception, learning and memory, developmental stages, motivation and emotion, personality
theories, social influences, abnormal psychology, and therapeutic approaches—tailored for Canadian
contexts with insights on multicultural mental health, Indigenous perspectives, and national policy updates
through 2025.
Ideal for undergrad psych majors, AP Psychology students, or certification prep, it sharpens critical thinking
via real-world cases on stress, bias, and resilience. Simulate exams, reinforce variations in human behavior,
and bridge theory to everyday applications.
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Chapter 1 - The Evolution of Psychology
Multiple Choice
1. The term “psychology” comes from the Greek words psyche and logos. What does logos mean?
a. the study of a subject b. the soul
c. logic d. discipline
ANSWER: a
2. Psychological research is sometimes distorted or grossly simplified in media coverage, leading to
misinformation or misconceptions. Which of the following statements is NOT one of the popular myths or
misconceptions related to psychology, according to your textbook?
a. Most people use only 10 percent of their brain.
b. Hypnosis is useful for retrieving memories of forgotten events.
c. The polygraph (“lie detector”) test is an accurate means of detecting dishonesty.
d. The titles “psychologist” and “psychiatrist” refer to different professions.
ANSWER: d
3. According to historians, when and where did the “birth” of psychology occur?
a. 1859 in England b. 1879 in Germany
c. 1883 in the United States d. 1909 in Austria
ANSWER: b
4. Which of the following people is credited as being the “founder of psychology”?
a. Edward Titchener b. William James
c. Sigmund Freud d. Wilhelm Wundt
ANSWER: d
5. According to Wilhelm Wundt, what was the focus of psychology?
a. to understand functions of behaviour
b. to understand unconscious motivation
c. the scientific study of observable behaviour
d. the scientific study of conscious experience
ANSWER: d
6. What did Wilhelm Wundt believe the focus of psychology should be?
a. studying stimulus-response associations
b. questioning the nature of existence
c. examining people’s awareness of their immediate experience
d. determining people’s unconscious motivation for behaviour
ANSWER: c
7. Edward Titchener, who established one of the first psychological research laboratories in the United States,
is associated with which of the following schools of psychology?
a. functionalism b. behaviourism
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c. humanism d. structuralism
ANSWER: d
8. What were the first two major schools of psychology?
a. functionalism and behaviourism b. behaviourism and psychoanalytic theory
c. behaviourism and Gestalt psychology d. structuralism and functionalism
ANSWER: d
9. Which of the following individuals would be most likely to use the technique of introspection in
psychological research?
a. Sigmund Freud b. Abraham Maslow
c. John Watson d. Edward Titchener
ANSWER: d
10. Which school of psychology focused on identifying and examining the fundamental components of
conscious experience, such as sensations, feelings, and images?
a. humanism b. structuralism
c. functionalism d. behaviourism
ANSWER: b
11. Which of the following types of psychologist was most likely to use the technique of introspection?
a. structuralist b. behaviourist
c. cognitive d. humanist
ANSWER: a
12. Mariska is participating in a study in which she is asked to carefully observe and report her conscious
reactions to several stimuli. Which type of psychologist is most likely to conduct a study like this? a.
structuralist b. humanist
c. behaviourist d. psychoanalytic
ANSWER: a
13. Isabel is listening to a piece of classical music and recording all her feelings and impressions as she
experiences them. Which school of psychology was most well-known for using this sort of technique?
a. humanism b. structuralism
c. functionalism d. behaviourism
ANSWER: b
14. To learn something about his conscious experience, William looked at an abstract painting and wrote down
all of his impressions as they came to him. What is the biggest limitation to this method?
a. It relies on sensation and perception. b. It is overly objective and empirical.
c. The experiences cannot be verified. d. There is no test-retest reliability.
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Chapter 1 - The Evolution of Psychology
ANSWER: c
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15. Dr. Asgaard believes that to fully understand complex processes, such as auditory processing, it is first
necessary to understand all the separate component parts. Which psychologist would be most likely to share
Dr. Asgaard’s views?
a. Ivan Pavlov b. Carl Rogers
c. William James d. Edward Titchener
ANSWER: d
16. Which school of psychology focused on understanding the purpose of behaviour?
a. structuralism b. functionalism
c. neodynamism d. behaviourism
ANSWER: b
17. Which field in psychology is closest to the school of psychology known as structuralism?
a. sensation and perception b. evolutionary psychology
c. clinical psychology d. social psychology
ANSWER: a
18. Which of the following pioneers of psychology is most associated with the school of psychology known as
functionalism?
a. Margo Wilson b. Elizabeth Loftus
c. Mary Whiton Calkins d. Doreen Kimura
ANSWER: c
19. Which statement is most likely to be made by a researcher who studies pain perception from a functionalist
perspective?
a. We can understand pain perception only if we understand the unconscious processes that initiate the
sensation of pain.
b. We can study pain only by observing the outward expression of pain in response to different stimuli.
c. We can study pain only if all the component parts that make up the experience of pain are understood.
d. We can understand pain perception only if we understand the role of pain in human survival and
adaptation.
ANSWER: d
20. Which school of psychology stressed that psychology should study the purpose of consciousness rather
than the individual components of consciousness?
a. psychoanalysis b. structuralism
c. Gestalt psychology d. functionalism
ANSWER: d
PSYCHOLOGY THEMES AND VARIATIONS, 6TH
CANADIAN EDITION
Explore the Human Psyche: Test Bank for Psychology: Themes and Variations, 6th Canadian Edition
Delve into the fascinating world of psychology with the Test Bank for Psychology: Themes and Variations,
6th Edition by Doug McCann, Wayne Weiten, and Deborah Matheson. This comprehensive resource
features over 1,500 multiple-choice, true/false, and scenario-based questions across 16 chapters, with
detailed rationales, answer keys, and references to empirical studies. Unpack core themes like neuroscience,
sensation and perception, learning and memory, developmental stages, motivation and emotion, personality
theories, social influences, abnormal psychology, and therapeutic approaches—tailored for Canadian
contexts with insights on multicultural mental health, Indigenous perspectives, and national policy updates
through 2025.
Ideal for undergrad psych majors, AP Psychology students, or certification prep, it sharpens critical thinking
via real-world cases on stress, bias, and resilience. Simulate exams, reinforce variations in human behavior,
and bridge theory to everyday applications.
Instantly downloadable on Stuvia, ignite your psychological insight today. Master the mind's themes—your
academic breakthrough awaits!
,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 1 - The Evolution of Psychology
Multiple Choice
1. The term “psychology” comes from the Greek words psyche and logos. What does logos mean?
a. the study of a subject b. the soul
c. logic d. discipline
ANSWER: a
2. Psychological research is sometimes distorted or grossly simplified in media coverage, leading to
misinformation or misconceptions. Which of the following statements is NOT one of the popular myths or
misconceptions related to psychology, according to your textbook?
a. Most people use only 10 percent of their brain.
b. Hypnosis is useful for retrieving memories of forgotten events.
c. The polygraph (“lie detector”) test is an accurate means of detecting dishonesty.
d. The titles “psychologist” and “psychiatrist” refer to different professions.
ANSWER: d
3. According to historians, when and where did the “birth” of psychology occur?
a. 1859 in England b. 1879 in Germany
c. 1883 in the United States d. 1909 in Austria
ANSWER: b
4. Which of the following people is credited as being the “founder of psychology”?
a. Edward Titchener b. William James
c. Sigmund Freud d. Wilhelm Wundt
ANSWER: d
5. According to Wilhelm Wundt, what was the focus of psychology?
a. to understand functions of behaviour
b. to understand unconscious motivation
c. the scientific study of observable behaviour
d. the scientific study of conscious experience
ANSWER: d
6. What did Wilhelm Wundt believe the focus of psychology should be?
a. studying stimulus-response associations
b. questioning the nature of existence
c. examining people’s awareness of their immediate experience
d. determining people’s unconscious motivation for behaviour
ANSWER: c
7. Edward Titchener, who established one of the first psychological research laboratories in the United States,
is associated with which of the following schools of psychology?
a. functionalism b. behaviourism
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c. humanism d. structuralism
ANSWER: d
8. What were the first two major schools of psychology?
a. functionalism and behaviourism b. behaviourism and psychoanalytic theory
c. behaviourism and Gestalt psychology d. structuralism and functionalism
ANSWER: d
9. Which of the following individuals would be most likely to use the technique of introspection in
psychological research?
a. Sigmund Freud b. Abraham Maslow
c. John Watson d. Edward Titchener
ANSWER: d
10. Which school of psychology focused on identifying and examining the fundamental components of
conscious experience, such as sensations, feelings, and images?
a. humanism b. structuralism
c. functionalism d. behaviourism
ANSWER: b
11. Which of the following types of psychologist was most likely to use the technique of introspection?
a. structuralist b. behaviourist
c. cognitive d. humanist
ANSWER: a
12. Mariska is participating in a study in which she is asked to carefully observe and report her conscious
reactions to several stimuli. Which type of psychologist is most likely to conduct a study like this? a.
structuralist b. humanist
c. behaviourist d. psychoanalytic
ANSWER: a
13. Isabel is listening to a piece of classical music and recording all her feelings and impressions as she
experiences them. Which school of psychology was most well-known for using this sort of technique?
a. humanism b. structuralism
c. functionalism d. behaviourism
ANSWER: b
14. To learn something about his conscious experience, William looked at an abstract painting and wrote down
all of his impressions as they came to him. What is the biggest limitation to this method?
a. It relies on sensation and perception. b. It is overly objective and empirical.
c. The experiences cannot be verified. d. There is no test-retest reliability.
, Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 1 - The Evolution of Psychology
ANSWER: c
Page 2
15. Dr. Asgaard believes that to fully understand complex processes, such as auditory processing, it is first
necessary to understand all the separate component parts. Which psychologist would be most likely to share
Dr. Asgaard’s views?
a. Ivan Pavlov b. Carl Rogers
c. William James d. Edward Titchener
ANSWER: d
16. Which school of psychology focused on understanding the purpose of behaviour?
a. structuralism b. functionalism
c. neodynamism d. behaviourism
ANSWER: b
17. Which field in psychology is closest to the school of psychology known as structuralism?
a. sensation and perception b. evolutionary psychology
c. clinical psychology d. social psychology
ANSWER: a
18. Which of the following pioneers of psychology is most associated with the school of psychology known as
functionalism?
a. Margo Wilson b. Elizabeth Loftus
c. Mary Whiton Calkins d. Doreen Kimura
ANSWER: c
19. Which statement is most likely to be made by a researcher who studies pain perception from a functionalist
perspective?
a. We can understand pain perception only if we understand the unconscious processes that initiate the
sensation of pain.
b. We can study pain only by observing the outward expression of pain in response to different stimuli.
c. We can study pain only if all the component parts that make up the experience of pain are understood.
d. We can understand pain perception only if we understand the role of pain in human survival and
adaptation.
ANSWER: d
20. Which school of psychology stressed that psychology should study the purpose of consciousness rather
than the individual components of consciousness?
a. psychoanalysis b. structuralism
c. Gestalt psychology d. functionalism
ANSWER: d
