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,Experience Psychology, 4e (King)Chapter 1 The Science of Psychology
1) According to the science of psychology, a behavior is a(n)
A) feeling that is acknowledged.
B) attitude that can be changed.
C) action that can be directly observed.
D) goal for life.
Answer: C
Explanation: Defining Psychology and Exploring Its Roots
Difficulty: 1 Easy Page Ref: 2
Topic: Definition of Psychology
Learning Objective: Summarize the scope and goals of psychology.
Bloom's: Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
2) Which of the following is an example of behavior?
A) thinking of a family vacation
B) two people holding hands in a park
C) a student's memory of a motorcycle trip
D) a baby's feelings when his or her mother leaves the room
Answer: B
Explanation: Defining Psychology and Exploring Its Roots
Difficulty: 2 Medium Page Ref: 2
Topic: Definition of Psychology
Learning Objective: Summarize the scope and goals of psychology.
Bloom's: Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains.
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,3) ________ are the thoughts, feelings, and motives that each of us experiences privately but that
cannot be observed directly.
A) Mental processes
B) Behaviors
C) Fetal processes
D) Mannerisms
Answer: A
Explanation: Defining Psychology and Exploring Its Roots
Difficulty: 1 Easy Page Ref: 2
Topic: Definition of Psychology
Learning Objective: Summarize the key characteristics of the major approaches to psychology.
Bloom's: Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
4) Which of the following attitudes are central to the scientific approach to psychology?
A) critical thinking, curiosity, skepticism, and objectivity
B) critical thinking, curiosity, skepticism, and subjectivity
C) critical thinking, curiosity, political correctness, and objectivity
D) critical thinking, curiosity, political correctness, and subjectivity
Answer: A
Explanation: Defining Psychology and Exploring Its Roots
Difficulty: 1 Easy Page Ref: 3
Topic: Approaches to Psychology
Learning Objective: Summarize the key characteristics of the major approaches to psychology.
Bloom's: Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
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, 5) Which of the following statements about critical thinking is FALSE?
A) Critical thinking is the process of thinking deeply and actively, asking questions, and
evaluating the evidence.
B) Critical thinking comes into play when scientists consider the conclusions they draw from
research.
C) Critical thinking increases the likelihood that conclusions will be based on unreliable personal
beliefs, opinions, and motions.
D) Critical thinkers question and test what some people say are facts.
Answer: C
Explanation: Defining Psychology and Exploring Its Roots
Difficulty: 2 Medium Page Ref: 3
Topic: Critical Thinking
Learning Objective: Illustrate critical thinking.
Bloom's: Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
6) Which of the following statements best defines critical thinking in psychology?
A) It is the process of accepting observed events as true.
B) It is the process of reflecting deeply, asking questions, and evaluating evidence.
C) It is a form of thinking intended to create something new and different.
D) It is a form of thinking that has been rejected by contemporary psychologists.
Answer: B
Explanation: Defining Psychology and Exploring Its Roots
Difficulty: 2 Medium Page Ref: 3
Topic: Critical Thinking
Learning Objective: Illustrate critical thinking.
Bloom's: Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
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