Psychology 1004 Exam 1 Virginia Tech
(New 2026/ 2027 Update) Questions &
Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
psychology - correct answer the SCIENTIFIC study of the causes of behavior and
mental processes
behavior - correct answer overt action and reaction (objectively observable)
-ex: smiling
rule of thirds - correct answer -1/3 clinicians
-1/3 academics
-1/3 administrators in organizations
Industrial Organization (IO) - correct answer deal with psych in the work place
-assessments to make sure hiring the right people or if everyone is in the roles that
are best for their skills
,basic psychology - correct answer uses the scientific method to gain knowledge about
topics in psych (to satisfy curiosity; learn more)
applied psychology - correct answer uses knowledge to solve and prevent human
problems
Aristotle - correct answer 4th century BC
emphasized observation and experiencing the world
Descartes - correct answer -17th century
-much human behavior & all animal behavior is reflexive
-reflexive=automatic, and subject to natural, external causes
-humans possess a MIND
-mind is not controlled by natural forces
-mind-body dualism
-why all animals are reflexive and some of human behavior is not
Wilhem Wundt - correct answer -1832-1920
, -1st psych lab in Germany
-emphasized structuralism
-used introspection
structuralism - correct answer study of structure of immediate conscious experience
introspection - correct answer self-examination of mental state
William James - correct answer -1842-1910
-American
-emphasized functionalism
-increased emphasis on BEHAVIOR and on PRACTICAL APPLICATION of psych
functionalism - correct answer study of how the mind works and WHY we behave the
way we do
Psychodynamic - correct answer focuses on introspection
-Freud
(New 2026/ 2027 Update) Questions &
Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
psychology - correct answer the SCIENTIFIC study of the causes of behavior and
mental processes
behavior - correct answer overt action and reaction (objectively observable)
-ex: smiling
rule of thirds - correct answer -1/3 clinicians
-1/3 academics
-1/3 administrators in organizations
Industrial Organization (IO) - correct answer deal with psych in the work place
-assessments to make sure hiring the right people or if everyone is in the roles that
are best for their skills
,basic psychology - correct answer uses the scientific method to gain knowledge about
topics in psych (to satisfy curiosity; learn more)
applied psychology - correct answer uses knowledge to solve and prevent human
problems
Aristotle - correct answer 4th century BC
emphasized observation and experiencing the world
Descartes - correct answer -17th century
-much human behavior & all animal behavior is reflexive
-reflexive=automatic, and subject to natural, external causes
-humans possess a MIND
-mind is not controlled by natural forces
-mind-body dualism
-why all animals are reflexive and some of human behavior is not
Wilhem Wundt - correct answer -1832-1920
, -1st psych lab in Germany
-emphasized structuralism
-used introspection
structuralism - correct answer study of structure of immediate conscious experience
introspection - correct answer self-examination of mental state
William James - correct answer -1842-1910
-American
-emphasized functionalism
-increased emphasis on BEHAVIOR and on PRACTICAL APPLICATION of psych
functionalism - correct answer study of how the mind works and WHY we behave the
way we do
Psychodynamic - correct answer focuses on introspection
-Freud
