Psychology 1010 Exam 1 Chapters 1, 6 &
7-Graded A
1. Dr. Amani is interested in investigating why women are more able to correctly
interpret emotional expressions than men. In this case, he is most interested in the
scientific goal of _____ behavior. - ANS-explaining
2. Psychologists who adopt a _____ approach examine behavior and mental processes
through focusing on the body, especially the brain and nervous system. - ANS-
Biological
3. Dr. Zimand is studying the association between the functioning of specific brain
structures and depression. It is most likely that Dr. Zimand specializes in the _____
approach to psychology. - ANS-Biological
4. The _____ approach emphasizes the scientific study of observable behavioral
responses and their environmental determinants. - ANS-Behavioral
5. Annette is an adolescent with extreme social anxiety. Dr. Benson's treatment plan for
Annette focuses on rewarding her whenever she takes a step toward conquering her
fears. In this scenario, Dr. Benson adheres most closely to the _____ approach to
psychology. - ANS-Behavioral
6. In his practice, Dr. Wagner stresses the role of unconscious processes and
unresolved childhood conflicts that influences individuals' behavior. Dr. Wagner's belief
aligns with the _____ approach to psychology - ANS-Psychodynamic
7. During a therapy session, Mrs. Brown's therapist, Donald, asks Mrs. Brown about her
dreams because he believes that they are a key to her unconscious mind. In this
scenario, Donald is most likely using the _____ approach to psychology. - ANS-
Psychodynamic
8. The _____ approach to psychology views the mind as an active and aware problem-
solving system. This view contrasts with the _____ approach to psychology, which
focuses on an organism's visible interactions with the environment - ANS-Cognitive /
behavioral
9. According to the _____, people have the ability to control their lives and are not
simply controlled by the environment. - ANS-Humanistic Approach
, 10. The _____ approach emphasizes a person's positive qualities, the capacity for
positive growth, and the freedom to choose one's destiny. - ANS-Humanistic
11. Abe and Carl are psychologists who believe that people have free will and can make
choices based on higher human values. Abe and Carl's views reflect the _____
approach to psychology - ANS-Humanistic
12. Dennis, a psychologist, conducts a survey on why most people tend to help a crying
child. After the survey, he explains that most people help a crying child because they
choose to live by higher values such as altruism. In this scenario, Dennis's explanation
is reflective of the _____ approach to psychology. - ANS-psychodynamic
13. Dr. Ingle has spent a lifetime studying how adults solve mathematical problems. It is
likely that Dr. Ingle specializes in _____ psychology. - ANS-cognitive
14. Which of the following approaches to psychology focuses on how we direct our
attention, perceive, remember, think, and solve problems? - ANS-Cognitive
15. Which of the following psychologists would be most likely to conduct research on
how a child processes information and solves problems? - ANS-Cognitive psychologist
16. According to evolutionary psychologists - ANS-IDK
17. Dr. Badal is a psychologist who studies achievement motivation among groups of
African American, Latino, and Asian American people. Dr. Badal likely practices the
_____ approach to psychology. - ANS-Socioculture
18. If a psychologist studies about the behavioral differences between people from two
religions, he or she is most likely following the _____ approach to psychology. - ANS-
Socioculture
19. Which of the following is the first step in the scientific method? - ANS-Observing
some phenomenon
20. Which of the following is the second step in the scientific method? - ANS-Formulate
hypothesis
21. Allie has developed a theory concerning test grades of high school students. She
believes that there is a strong causal relationship between students' frequency of study
and their grades in school. In the context of psychology's scientific method, in order to
test her theory, Allie would first have to state a - ANS-Hypothesis
22. _____ provide an objective description of how variables are going to be measured
and observed in a particular study. - ANS-Operational definitions
7-Graded A
1. Dr. Amani is interested in investigating why women are more able to correctly
interpret emotional expressions than men. In this case, he is most interested in the
scientific goal of _____ behavior. - ANS-explaining
2. Psychologists who adopt a _____ approach examine behavior and mental processes
through focusing on the body, especially the brain and nervous system. - ANS-
Biological
3. Dr. Zimand is studying the association between the functioning of specific brain
structures and depression. It is most likely that Dr. Zimand specializes in the _____
approach to psychology. - ANS-Biological
4. The _____ approach emphasizes the scientific study of observable behavioral
responses and their environmental determinants. - ANS-Behavioral
5. Annette is an adolescent with extreme social anxiety. Dr. Benson's treatment plan for
Annette focuses on rewarding her whenever she takes a step toward conquering her
fears. In this scenario, Dr. Benson adheres most closely to the _____ approach to
psychology. - ANS-Behavioral
6. In his practice, Dr. Wagner stresses the role of unconscious processes and
unresolved childhood conflicts that influences individuals' behavior. Dr. Wagner's belief
aligns with the _____ approach to psychology - ANS-Psychodynamic
7. During a therapy session, Mrs. Brown's therapist, Donald, asks Mrs. Brown about her
dreams because he believes that they are a key to her unconscious mind. In this
scenario, Donald is most likely using the _____ approach to psychology. - ANS-
Psychodynamic
8. The _____ approach to psychology views the mind as an active and aware problem-
solving system. This view contrasts with the _____ approach to psychology, which
focuses on an organism's visible interactions with the environment - ANS-Cognitive /
behavioral
9. According to the _____, people have the ability to control their lives and are not
simply controlled by the environment. - ANS-Humanistic Approach
, 10. The _____ approach emphasizes a person's positive qualities, the capacity for
positive growth, and the freedom to choose one's destiny. - ANS-Humanistic
11. Abe and Carl are psychologists who believe that people have free will and can make
choices based on higher human values. Abe and Carl's views reflect the _____
approach to psychology - ANS-Humanistic
12. Dennis, a psychologist, conducts a survey on why most people tend to help a crying
child. After the survey, he explains that most people help a crying child because they
choose to live by higher values such as altruism. In this scenario, Dennis's explanation
is reflective of the _____ approach to psychology. - ANS-psychodynamic
13. Dr. Ingle has spent a lifetime studying how adults solve mathematical problems. It is
likely that Dr. Ingle specializes in _____ psychology. - ANS-cognitive
14. Which of the following approaches to psychology focuses on how we direct our
attention, perceive, remember, think, and solve problems? - ANS-Cognitive
15. Which of the following psychologists would be most likely to conduct research on
how a child processes information and solves problems? - ANS-Cognitive psychologist
16. According to evolutionary psychologists - ANS-IDK
17. Dr. Badal is a psychologist who studies achievement motivation among groups of
African American, Latino, and Asian American people. Dr. Badal likely practices the
_____ approach to psychology. - ANS-Socioculture
18. If a psychologist studies about the behavioral differences between people from two
religions, he or she is most likely following the _____ approach to psychology. - ANS-
Socioculture
19. Which of the following is the first step in the scientific method? - ANS-Observing
some phenomenon
20. Which of the following is the second step in the scientific method? - ANS-Formulate
hypothesis
21. Allie has developed a theory concerning test grades of high school students. She
believes that there is a strong causal relationship between students' frequency of study
and their grades in school. In the context of psychology's scientific method, in order to
test her theory, Allie would first have to state a - ANS-Hypothesis
22. _____ provide an objective description of how variables are going to be measured
and observed in a particular study. - ANS-Operational definitions
