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