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Psychology: Themes and Variations
Wayne Weiten
11th Edition
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01 The Evolution of Psychology 1
Chapter 02 The Research Enterprise in Psychology 45
Chapter 03 The Biological Bases of Behavior 89
Chapter 04 Sensation and Perception 146
Chapter 05 Variations in Consciousness 202
Chapter 06 Learning 257
Chapter 07 Human Memory 316
Chapter 08 Cognition and Intelligence 373
Chapter 09 Motivation and Emotion 430
Chapter 10 Human Development Across the Life Span 484
Chapter 11 Personality 541
Chapter 12 Social Behavior 597
Chapter 13 Stress, Coping, and Health 653
Chapter 14 Psychological Disorders 709
Chapter 15 Treatment of Psychological Disorders 769
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Chapter 01 - The Evolution of Psychology
Multiple Choice
1. The term psychology comes from two Greek words, psyche, and logos, which in translation mean
a. brain, and writing.
b. brain, and the study of a subject.
c. the soul and writing.
d. the soul, and the study of a subject.
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.1 - Summarize the history of the mind-body problem
in relation to psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Remember
2. Psychology’s intellectual parents are philosophy and what other discipline?
a. Phlebotomy
b. Philanthropy
c. Physiology
d. Phrenology
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.1 - Summarize the history of the mind-body problem
in relation to psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Remember
3. Who is credited for establishing the first laboratory and conducting research in the field of psychology in Leipzig,
Germany in 1879?
a. Edward Tichener
b. Wilhelm Wundt
c. Sigmund Freud
d. John B. Watson
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.3 - Explain the impact of structuralism in forming the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Remember
4. Which psychological school of thought emphasizes breaking down and analyzing one’s conscious experiences?
a. Functionalism
b. Structuralism
c. Behaviorism
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d. Psychoanalysis
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.3 - Explain the impact of structuralism in forming the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching
themes in psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
5. Wundt asked participants in his research to systematically and carefully observe, analyze, and describe their own
sensations, mental images and emotional reactions. This is called
a. introspection.
b. meditation.
c. mediation.
d. impression.
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.3 - Explain the impact of structuralism in forming the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Remember
6. Which psychological school of thought rejected the study of conscious experience and began to focus on its function?
a. Functionalism
b. Structuralism
c. Behaviorism
d. Psychoanalysis
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.4 - Explain the impact of functionalism in forming the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching
themes in psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
7. William James, a functionalist, argued that consciousness consists of a conscious flow of thoughts which he called the
a. flow of deduction.
b. spring of induction.
c. flow of reason.
d. stream of consciousness.
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.4 - Explain the impact of functionalism in forming the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
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KEYWORDS: Understand
8. What psychological theory attempts to explain personality, motivation, and mental disorders by focusing on
unconscious determinants of behavior?
a. Functionalism
b. Structuralism
c. Behaviorism
d. Psychoanalysis
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.3 - Summarize the psychodynamic approach to
understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
9. Freud concluded that psychological disturbances are largely caused by personal conflicts existing
a. in the environment.
b. at a structural level.
c. at a conscious level.
d. at an unconscious level.
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.8 - Identify major figures in the history of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
10. Amaya believes that people are not always fully aware of the forces affecting their behavior and supports the
argument that behavior is governed by unconscious forces. Amaya’s beliefs are in line with which of psychology’s
pioneers?
a. Edward Tichener
b. Wilhelm Wundt
c. Sigmund Freud
d. John B. Watson
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.8 - Identify major figures in the history of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
APA.1.3 - Describe applications of psychology
KEYWORDS: Apply
11. Which theoretical orientation is based on the premise that scientific psychology should study only observable
behavior?
a. Functionalism
b. Structuralism
c. Behaviorism
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d. Psychoanalysis
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.5 - Explain the impact of behaviorism in forming the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
12. Any overt (observable) response or activity by an organism is a
a. function.
b. structure.
c. behavior.
d. malfunction.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.5 - Explain the impact of behaviorism in forming the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
13. In research studies, psychologists rely heavily upon:
a. empirical evidence.
b. opinions from other researchers.
c. individual case descriptions.
d. their own personal experiences.
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: 1.4 Seven Unifying Themes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.8 - Identify major figures in the history of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
14. Part of the increased debate surrounding Freud’s theory in the 1950s was, in part, due to Freud’s insistence that
a. human behavior is shaped by the environment.
b. free will in individuals should be emphasized.
c. the unconscious governed behavior.
d. behavior is largely influenced by biology.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.8 - Identify major figures in the history of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
15. According to B.F. Skinner, we are not controlled by ourselves, but by our
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a. unconscious urges.
b. stream of consciousness.
c. environment.
d. superego.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.5 - Explain the impact of behaviorism in forming the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
16. Although very popular by the 1950s, why did many psychologists find behaviorism and psychoanalytic theory
unappealing?
a. They found these disciplines to be dehumanizing.
b. They found the disciplines to be overly simplistic.
c. They found the disciplines to be too complex.
d. They believed both disciplines to be invalid.
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.2 - Compare the ideas of early Western philosophy
with today’s psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
17. Which theoretical orientation emphasizes the unique qualities of humans, especially their potential for personal
growth?
a. Behaviorism
b. Existentialism
c. Psychoanalysis
d. Humanism
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.4 - Summarize the humanistic approach to
understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
18. Which theoretical orientation states that because humans are different from other animals, research on animals has
little relevance to the understanding of human behavior?
a. Behaviorism
b. Existentialism
c. Psychoanalysis
d. Humanism
ANSWER: d
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REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.4 - Summarize the humanistic approach to
understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
19. Rogers and Maslow maintained that to fully understand people’s behavior, psychologists must consider the human
drive toward
a. personal growth.
b. monetary success.
c. instant gratification.
d. power.
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.4 - Summarize the humanistic approach to
understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
20. What is the branch of psychology that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues through
interviews and psychological testing?
a. Personality psychology
b. Educational psychology
c. Social psychology
d. Clinical psychology
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 1.3 Psychology Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.7 - Summarize biopsychosocial and other integrated
approaches to understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
21. Zadok is working on his degree in psychology. He states that he would like to work diagnosing and treating
psychological problems and disorders. In which branch of psychology would Zadok be working?
a. Personality psychology
b. Educational psychology
c. Social psychology
d. Clinical psychology
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 1.3 Psychology Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.7 - Summarize biopsychosocial and other integrated
approaches to understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Apply
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22. The perspective which maintains that much of human and animal behavior can be explained in terms of brain
structures and biochemical processes is known as
a. the cognitive perspective.
b. the humanist perspective.
c. the biological perspective.
d. the functionalist perspective.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 1.2 Psychology’s Modern History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.6 - Explain the impact of evolutionary theory on the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
23. Which theoretical perspective examines behavioral processes in terms of their adaptive value for members of a species
over the course of many generations?
a. Revolutionary psychology
b. Evolutionary psychology
c. Personality psychology
d. Social psychology
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: 1.2 Psychology’s Modern History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.6 - Explain the impact of evolutionary theory on the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
24. Which theoretical perspective uses theory and research to better understand the positive adaptive, creative, and
fulfilling aspects of human existence?
a. Existentialism
b. Social psychology
c. Personality psychology
d. Positive psychology
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 1.2 Psychology’s Modern History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.7 - Summarize biopsychosocial and other integrated
approaches to understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
25. Which of the following is true about psychology?
a. Psychology is not a science.
b. Psychology ignores behavior and the physiological and cognitive processes that underlie behavior.
c. Since its inception, psychology has been a constantly evolving field.
d. Psychology applies superstitious thinking to practical problems.
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ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 1.3 Psychology Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.7 - Summarize biopsychosocial and other integrated
approaches to understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
APA.1.3 - Describe applications of psychology
KEYWORDS: Apply
26. How popular is the psychology undergraduate major in the United States?
a. Psychology is the 2nd most popular undergraduate major in the United States.
b. Psychology is the 10th most popular undergraduate major in the United States.
c. Psychology ranks #1 as the most popular undergraduate major in the United States.
d. Psychology has fallen to the 20th most popular undergraduate major in the United States.
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: 1.3 Psychology Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.7 - Summarize biopsychosocial and other integrated
approaches to understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
27. While once found almost exclusively in academia, what percentage of psychologists work in colleges or universities
today?
a. One-half
b. One-third
c. One-fourth
d. Less than one-tenth
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 1.3 Psychology Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.7 - Summarize biopsychosocial and other integrated
approaches to understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Remember
28. Jo’s area of research focuses on how social forces govern people's behavior. She is currently conducting a research
study on the conformity of students on college campuses. It is likely that Jo works in what area?
a. Social psychology
b. Health psychology
c. Cognitive psychology
d. Developmental psychology
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: 1.3 Psychology Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.7 - Summarize biopsychosocial and other integrated
approaches to understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
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Psychology: Themes and Variations
Wayne Weiten
11th Edition
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01 The Evolution of Psychology 1
Chapter 02 The Research Enterprise in Psychology 45
Chapter 03 The Biological Bases of Behavior 89
Chapter 04 Sensation and Perception 146
Chapter 05 Variations in Consciousness 202
Chapter 06 Learning 257
Chapter 07 Human Memory 316
Chapter 08 Cognition and Intelligence 373
Chapter 09 Motivation and Emotion 430
Chapter 10 Human Development Across the Life Span 484
Chapter 11 Personality 541
Chapter 12 Social Behavior 597
Chapter 13 Stress, Coping, and Health 653
Chapter 14 Psychological Disorders 709
Chapter 15 Treatment of Psychological Disorders 769
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Chapter 01 - The Evolution of Psychology
Multiple Choice
1. The term psychology comes from two Greek words, psyche, and logos, which in translation mean
a. brain, and writing.
b. brain, and the study of a subject.
c. the soul and writing.
d. the soul, and the study of a subject.
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.1 - Summarize the history of the mind-body problem
in relation to psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Remember
2. Psychology’s intellectual parents are philosophy and what other discipline?
a. Phlebotomy
b. Philanthropy
c. Physiology
d. Phrenology
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.1 - Summarize the history of the mind-body problem
in relation to psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Remember
3. Who is credited for establishing the first laboratory and conducting research in the field of psychology in Leipzig,
Germany in 1879?
a. Edward Tichener
b. Wilhelm Wundt
c. Sigmund Freud
d. John B. Watson
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.3 - Explain the impact of structuralism in forming the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Remember
4. Which psychological school of thought emphasizes breaking down and analyzing one’s conscious experiences?
a. Functionalism
b. Structuralism
c. Behaviorism
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d. Psychoanalysis
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.3 - Explain the impact of structuralism in forming the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching
themes in psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
5. Wundt asked participants in his research to systematically and carefully observe, analyze, and describe their own
sensations, mental images and emotional reactions. This is called
a. introspection.
b. meditation.
c. mediation.
d. impression.
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.3 - Explain the impact of structuralism in forming the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Remember
6. Which psychological school of thought rejected the study of conscious experience and began to focus on its function?
a. Functionalism
b. Structuralism
c. Behaviorism
d. Psychoanalysis
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.4 - Explain the impact of functionalism in forming the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching
themes in psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
7. William James, a functionalist, argued that consciousness consists of a conscious flow of thoughts which he called the
a. flow of deduction.
b. spring of induction.
c. flow of reason.
d. stream of consciousness.
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.4 - Explain the impact of functionalism in forming the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
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KEYWORDS: Understand
8. What psychological theory attempts to explain personality, motivation, and mental disorders by focusing on
unconscious determinants of behavior?
a. Functionalism
b. Structuralism
c. Behaviorism
d. Psychoanalysis
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.3 - Summarize the psychodynamic approach to
understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
9. Freud concluded that psychological disturbances are largely caused by personal conflicts existing
a. in the environment.
b. at a structural level.
c. at a conscious level.
d. at an unconscious level.
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.8 - Identify major figures in the history of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
10. Amaya believes that people are not always fully aware of the forces affecting their behavior and supports the
argument that behavior is governed by unconscious forces. Amaya’s beliefs are in line with which of psychology’s
pioneers?
a. Edward Tichener
b. Wilhelm Wundt
c. Sigmund Freud
d. John B. Watson
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.8 - Identify major figures in the history of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
APA.1.3 - Describe applications of psychology
KEYWORDS: Apply
11. Which theoretical orientation is based on the premise that scientific psychology should study only observable
behavior?
a. Functionalism
b. Structuralism
c. Behaviorism
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d. Psychoanalysis
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.5 - Explain the impact of behaviorism in forming the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
12. Any overt (observable) response or activity by an organism is a
a. function.
b. structure.
c. behavior.
d. malfunction.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.5 - Explain the impact of behaviorism in forming the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
13. In research studies, psychologists rely heavily upon:
a. empirical evidence.
b. opinions from other researchers.
c. individual case descriptions.
d. their own personal experiences.
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: 1.4 Seven Unifying Themes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.8 - Identify major figures in the history of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
14. Part of the increased debate surrounding Freud’s theory in the 1950s was, in part, due to Freud’s insistence that
a. human behavior is shaped by the environment.
b. free will in individuals should be emphasized.
c. the unconscious governed behavior.
d. behavior is largely influenced by biology.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.8 - Identify major figures in the history of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
15. According to B.F. Skinner, we are not controlled by ourselves, but by our
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a. unconscious urges.
b. stream of consciousness.
c. environment.
d. superego.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.5 - Explain the impact of behaviorism in forming the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
16. Although very popular by the 1950s, why did many psychologists find behaviorism and psychoanalytic theory
unappealing?
a. They found these disciplines to be dehumanizing.
b. They found the disciplines to be overly simplistic.
c. They found the disciplines to be too complex.
d. They believed both disciplines to be invalid.
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.2 - Compare the ideas of early Western philosophy
with today’s psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
17. Which theoretical orientation emphasizes the unique qualities of humans, especially their potential for personal
growth?
a. Behaviorism
b. Existentialism
c. Psychoanalysis
d. Humanism
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.4 - Summarize the humanistic approach to
understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
18. Which theoretical orientation states that because humans are different from other animals, research on animals has
little relevance to the understanding of human behavior?
a. Behaviorism
b. Existentialism
c. Psychoanalysis
d. Humanism
ANSWER: d
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REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.4 - Summarize the humanistic approach to
understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
19. Rogers and Maslow maintained that to fully understand people’s behavior, psychologists must consider the human
drive toward
a. personal growth.
b. monetary success.
c. instant gratification.
d. power.
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: 1.1 Psychology’s Early History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.4 - Summarize the humanistic approach to
understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
20. What is the branch of psychology that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues through
interviews and psychological testing?
a. Personality psychology
b. Educational psychology
c. Social psychology
d. Clinical psychology
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 1.3 Psychology Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.7 - Summarize biopsychosocial and other integrated
approaches to understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
21. Zadok is working on his degree in psychology. He states that he would like to work diagnosing and treating
psychological problems and disorders. In which branch of psychology would Zadok be working?
a. Personality psychology
b. Educational psychology
c. Social psychology
d. Clinical psychology
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 1.3 Psychology Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.7 - Summarize biopsychosocial and other integrated
approaches to understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Apply
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22. The perspective which maintains that much of human and animal behavior can be explained in terms of brain
structures and biochemical processes is known as
a. the cognitive perspective.
b. the humanist perspective.
c. the biological perspective.
d. the functionalist perspective.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 1.2 Psychology’s Modern History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.6 - Explain the impact of evolutionary theory on the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
23. Which theoretical perspective examines behavioral processes in terms of their adaptive value for members of a species
over the course of many generations?
a. Revolutionary psychology
b. Evolutionary psychology
c. Personality psychology
d. Social psychology
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: 1.2 Psychology’s Modern History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.1.6 - Explain the impact of evolutionary theory on the
science of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
24. Which theoretical perspective uses theory and research to better understand the positive adaptive, creative, and
fulfilling aspects of human existence?
a. Existentialism
b. Social psychology
c. Personality psychology
d. Positive psychology
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 1.2 Psychology’s Modern History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.7 - Summarize biopsychosocial and other integrated
approaches to understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
25. Which of the following is true about psychology?
a. Psychology is not a science.
b. Psychology ignores behavior and the physiological and cognitive processes that underlie behavior.
c. Since its inception, psychology has been a constantly evolving field.
d. Psychology applies superstitious thinking to practical problems.
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ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 1.3 Psychology Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.7 - Summarize biopsychosocial and other integrated
approaches to understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
APA.1.3 - Describe applications of psychology
KEYWORDS: Apply
26. How popular is the psychology undergraduate major in the United States?
a. Psychology is the 2nd most popular undergraduate major in the United States.
b. Psychology is the 10th most popular undergraduate major in the United States.
c. Psychology ranks #1 as the most popular undergraduate major in the United States.
d. Psychology has fallen to the 20th most popular undergraduate major in the United States.
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: 1.3 Psychology Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.7 - Summarize biopsychosocial and other integrated
approaches to understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Understand
27. While once found almost exclusively in academia, what percentage of psychologists work in colleges or universities
today?
a. One-half
b. One-third
c. One-fourth
d. Less than one-tenth
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 1.3 Psychology Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.7 - Summarize biopsychosocial and other integrated
approaches to understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
KEYWORDS: Remember
28. Jo’s area of research focuses on how social forces govern people's behavior. She is currently conducting a research
study on the conformity of students on college campuses. It is likely that Jo works in what area?
a. Social psychology
b. Health psychology
c. Cognitive psychology
d. Developmental psychology
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: 1.3 Psychology Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Universal.Intro.Psych.LO1.2.7 - Summarize biopsychosocial and other integrated
approaches to understanding thoughts and behaviors.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: APA.1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
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