Introducing the World of Psychology Test Bank Psychology in Your Life

Which of the following is the best definition of psychology? a. the study of the brain and its inner function b. the analysis of the mind and its unconscious thoughts c. the study of mental activity and behavior based on brain processes d. the study of thoughts, social interactions, and emotions ANS: C 2. Allanah has declared psychology as her major. Because of this, Allanah will most likely study a. the structure and function of the brain. b. mental disorders and their treatment. c. feelings, memory, and other inner states. d. mental activity, behavior, and the brain. ANS: D 3. Barry states that psychology is the study of mental activity. Candace remarks that psychology is the science of behavior. Which is the correct evaluation of these two statements? a. Barry’s definition is correct; Candace’s definition is incorrect. b. Neither of the statements are correct. c. Taken together, the statements are correct. d. Barry’s definition is incorrect; Candace’s definition is correct. ANS: C 4. According to the textbook, “friendly skepticism” is an important element in a type of reasoning called a. functionalism. b. introspection. c. structuralism. d. critical thinking. ANS: D 5. Critical thinking is best defined as thinking that a. systematically evaluates information. b. criticizes others’ opinions. c. is open-minded and creative. d. uses inferences but does not solve problems. ANS: A 6. “Friendly skepticism” means a. finding flaws in an argument or claim. b. being open to new ideas, while also being careful before accepting them. c. asking a scientist to make her findings public so that they can be better evaluated. d. accepting all claims, as long as they are based on the scientific method