SDSU Psy-101 Exam 1 Questions with
Correct Answers
Psychology - ANSWERSThe scientific study of behavior and mental processes
Cognitive behavior model - ANSWERS3 things drive behavior: thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors
Wilhelm Wundt - ANSWERSGerman physiologist
Founder of experimental psychology
Espoused structuralism
Structuralism - ANSWERSConscious experience can be broken down into its underlying
components
What part of brain causes ( )?
William James - ANSWERSEspoused functionalism
Functionalism - ANSWERSWhat is the adaptive purpose of mind and behavior?
Sigmund Freud - ANSWERSEmphasized the role of the unconscious
Developed psychoanalysis as treatment for psychological orders
Watson and Skinner - ANSWERSDeveloped behaviorism
Emphasized the role of environmental forces in shaping behavior
Biopsychosocial approach - ANSWERSBehavior is influenced by biological,
psychological, and social influences
Biological influences on behavior - ANSWERSNatural selection of adaptive traits
Genetic predispositions
Brain mechanisms
Hormonal influences
Psychological influences on behavior - ANSWERSLearned fears and other learned
expectations
Emotional rewsponses
Cognitive processing and perceptual interpretations
Social influences on behavior - ANSWERSPresence of others
Cultural, societal, and family expectations
Peer and group influences
, Compelling models (e.g., the media)
Biological Psychology - ANSWERSResearch subfield of psychology
Explore the links between brain and mind
Developmental Psychology - ANSWERSResearch subfield of psychology
Study changing abilities from womb to tomb
Cognitive Psychology - ANSWERSResearch subfield of psychology
Study how we perceive, think, and solve problems
Personality Psychology - ANSWERSResearch subfield of psychology
Investigate our persistent traits
Social Psychology - ANSWERSResearch subfield of psychology
Explore how we view and affect one another
Clinical Psychology - ANSWERSApplied subfield of psychology
Studies, assesses, and treats people with psychological disorders
Counseling Psychology - ANSWERSApplied subfield of psychology
Helps people cope with academic, vocational, and marital challenges
Educational Psychology - ANSWERSApplied subfield of psychology
Studies and helps individuals in school and educational settings
Industrial/Organizational Psychology - ANSWERSApplied subfield of psychology
Studies and advises on behavior in the workplace
Steps of the Scientific Method - ANSWERS1. Develop a question
2. Develop a hypothesis
3. Design study and collect data
4. Analyze the data
5. Publish the findings
Types of Research Designs - ANSWERSDescriptive Research
Correlational Research
Experimental Research
Descriptive Research - ANSWERSJust describe, don't manipulate or control
Includes case studies, naturalistic observations, and surveys
Correlational Research - ANSWERSLooking for associations
Measure relationship between 2 variables with correlation coefficient (r)
CORRELATION IS NOT CAUSATION
Correct Answers
Psychology - ANSWERSThe scientific study of behavior and mental processes
Cognitive behavior model - ANSWERS3 things drive behavior: thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors
Wilhelm Wundt - ANSWERSGerman physiologist
Founder of experimental psychology
Espoused structuralism
Structuralism - ANSWERSConscious experience can be broken down into its underlying
components
What part of brain causes ( )?
William James - ANSWERSEspoused functionalism
Functionalism - ANSWERSWhat is the adaptive purpose of mind and behavior?
Sigmund Freud - ANSWERSEmphasized the role of the unconscious
Developed psychoanalysis as treatment for psychological orders
Watson and Skinner - ANSWERSDeveloped behaviorism
Emphasized the role of environmental forces in shaping behavior
Biopsychosocial approach - ANSWERSBehavior is influenced by biological,
psychological, and social influences
Biological influences on behavior - ANSWERSNatural selection of adaptive traits
Genetic predispositions
Brain mechanisms
Hormonal influences
Psychological influences on behavior - ANSWERSLearned fears and other learned
expectations
Emotional rewsponses
Cognitive processing and perceptual interpretations
Social influences on behavior - ANSWERSPresence of others
Cultural, societal, and family expectations
Peer and group influences
, Compelling models (e.g., the media)
Biological Psychology - ANSWERSResearch subfield of psychology
Explore the links between brain and mind
Developmental Psychology - ANSWERSResearch subfield of psychology
Study changing abilities from womb to tomb
Cognitive Psychology - ANSWERSResearch subfield of psychology
Study how we perceive, think, and solve problems
Personality Psychology - ANSWERSResearch subfield of psychology
Investigate our persistent traits
Social Psychology - ANSWERSResearch subfield of psychology
Explore how we view and affect one another
Clinical Psychology - ANSWERSApplied subfield of psychology
Studies, assesses, and treats people with psychological disorders
Counseling Psychology - ANSWERSApplied subfield of psychology
Helps people cope with academic, vocational, and marital challenges
Educational Psychology - ANSWERSApplied subfield of psychology
Studies and helps individuals in school and educational settings
Industrial/Organizational Psychology - ANSWERSApplied subfield of psychology
Studies and advises on behavior in the workplace
Steps of the Scientific Method - ANSWERS1. Develop a question
2. Develop a hypothesis
3. Design study and collect data
4. Analyze the data
5. Publish the findings
Types of Research Designs - ANSWERSDescriptive Research
Correlational Research
Experimental Research
Descriptive Research - ANSWERSJust describe, don't manipulate or control
Includes case studies, naturalistic observations, and surveys
Correlational Research - ANSWERSLooking for associations
Measure relationship between 2 variables with correlation coefficient (r)
CORRELATION IS NOT CAUSATION
