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Understanding Psychology 9th
Edition
by Charles G. Morris latest Update.
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, Chapter 1: The Science Of
Psychology
Multiple-Choice What
Is Psychology?
Learning Objectives
● Define Psychology And Describe The Major Subfields Within Psychology.
● Describe The Five Enduring Issues That Cut Across The Subfields Of Psychology.
● Explain What Psychology Has In Common With Other Sciences, How Psychologists
UseThescientifici Method, And The Difference Between Theories And Hypotheses.
● Apply Critical Thinking To An Article In A Magazine Or Newspaper.
1. Psychology Is The Scientific Study Of .
a. How Personality Can Be Determined By The Size And Shape Of One's Head
b. Behavior And Mental Processes
c. The Physiological Functions Of The Brain
d. How Cultures And Societies Develop And Interact With Each Other
Answer: B Difficulty:
1
Page Reference: 3
Topic: What Is Psychology?
Skill: F
2. Psychologists Are Interested In .
a. Every Aspect Of Human Thought And Behavior
Correct: The Different Perspectives Of Psychology Encompass Every Aspect Of Human
Thoughts,Feelings, And Actions.
b. Aspects Of Human Behavior, But Not Human Thought
Incorrect: Behavior Is Absolutely Crucial To The Study Of Psychology, But So Too Is The
Concept OfHuman Thought.
c. Aspects Of Human Thought, But Not Human Behavior
d. Only Major Aspects Of Human Thought And Behavior
Answer: A
Difficulty:
1
Page Reference: 3
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Topic: What Is Psychology?
Skill: C
3. Psychology .
a. Rarely Redefines Itself, And When It Does, It Does So More Narrowly
VirtuallyNever Redefines Itself
Incorrect: The Field Of Psychology Is Very Introspective, Making Sure To Redefine Itself As Often
AsisNecessary.
C. Continually Redefines Itself More Narrowly
D. Continually Redefines Itself More Broadly
Correct: New Research Methods, Areas Of Inquiry, And Collaborations With Other
SciencesAllowspsychology To Continually Redefine Itself.
Answer: D Difficulty:
2
Page Reference: 3
Topic: What Is Psychology?
Skill: F
4. Psychology Is .
a. Is A Single, Unified Field Of Study
Incorrect: There Is No Single, Unifying Definition Of Psychology; Rather, It Is A
CombinationOfmany Different Areas Of Academic Pursuit.
b. Is An "Umbrella" For A Loose Amalgamation Of Different Subfields
Correct: The Fact That There Is No Single Unifying Definition Of Psychology Suggests That
It Is ACombination Of Many Sub-Disciplines.
c. Is Comprised Of Two Distinct Subfields
d. Not A Field Of Study At All
Answer: B Difficulty:
1
Page Reference: 3
Topic: What Is Psychology?
Skill: C
5. Each Of The Following Is A Specialty Area Within Developmental Psychology Except
.
a. Lifespan Psychology
b. Psychobiology
c. Child Psychology
d. Adolescent Psychology
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Answer: B Difficulty:
1
Page Reference: 4
Topic: What Is Psychology?
Skill: F
6. If I Ran A Tv Station And Wanted A Consultant To Advise Me On Children's Programming,
I WouldMost Likely Hire A(N) Psychologist. A. Experimental
Developmental
Correct: A Developmental Psychologist Would Be An Expert In The Cognitive
Development Of Children, So Would Have Good Information On How To Structure
Children’s Television Programming. C. Personality
D. Clinical
Incorrect: A Clinical Psychologist Might, Indeed, Work With Children With Various
Levels Of Psychopathology, But The Best Answer Here Is An Expert On Children’s
Development, Or ADevelopmental Psychologist.
Answer: B
Difficulty: 1 4 Yr.: 90% R = .31
Page Reference: 4
Topic: What Is Psychology?
Skill: A
7. Life-Span Psychologists Focus Mainly On Studying .
a. Adolescent Changes And Development
b. The Adult Years
c. The Entire Developmental Spectrum From Infancy Through Adulthood
d. Infancy And Childhood
DevelopmentAnswer: B Difficulty:
2
Page Reference: 4
Topic: What Is Psychology?
Skill: F
8. The American Psychological Association Is Made Up Of About Divisions. A. 10
b. 30
c. 70
d. 50
Answer: D
Difficulty:
2
Page Reference: 4
Topic: What Is Psychology?
Skill: F
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Understanding Psychology 9th
Edition
by Charles G. Morris latest Update.
Page 1 of 118
, Chapter 1: The Science Of
Psychology
Multiple-Choice What
Is Psychology?
Learning Objectives
● Define Psychology And Describe The Major Subfields Within Psychology.
● Describe The Five Enduring Issues That Cut Across The Subfields Of Psychology.
● Explain What Psychology Has In Common With Other Sciences, How Psychologists
UseThescientifici Method, And The Difference Between Theories And Hypotheses.
● Apply Critical Thinking To An Article In A Magazine Or Newspaper.
1. Psychology Is The Scientific Study Of .
a. How Personality Can Be Determined By The Size And Shape Of One's Head
b. Behavior And Mental Processes
c. The Physiological Functions Of The Brain
d. How Cultures And Societies Develop And Interact With Each Other
Answer: B Difficulty:
1
Page Reference: 3
Topic: What Is Psychology?
Skill: F
2. Psychologists Are Interested In .
a. Every Aspect Of Human Thought And Behavior
Correct: The Different Perspectives Of Psychology Encompass Every Aspect Of Human
Thoughts,Feelings, And Actions.
b. Aspects Of Human Behavior, But Not Human Thought
Incorrect: Behavior Is Absolutely Crucial To The Study Of Psychology, But So Too Is The
Concept OfHuman Thought.
c. Aspects Of Human Thought, But Not Human Behavior
d. Only Major Aspects Of Human Thought And Behavior
Answer: A
Difficulty:
1
Page Reference: 3
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,2
Topic: What Is Psychology?
Skill: C
3. Psychology .
a. Rarely Redefines Itself, And When It Does, It Does So More Narrowly
VirtuallyNever Redefines Itself
Incorrect: The Field Of Psychology Is Very Introspective, Making Sure To Redefine Itself As Often
AsisNecessary.
C. Continually Redefines Itself More Narrowly
D. Continually Redefines Itself More Broadly
Correct: New Research Methods, Areas Of Inquiry, And Collaborations With Other
SciencesAllowspsychology To Continually Redefine Itself.
Answer: D Difficulty:
2
Page Reference: 3
Topic: What Is Psychology?
Skill: F
4. Psychology Is .
a. Is A Single, Unified Field Of Study
Incorrect: There Is No Single, Unifying Definition Of Psychology; Rather, It Is A
CombinationOfmany Different Areas Of Academic Pursuit.
b. Is An "Umbrella" For A Loose Amalgamation Of Different Subfields
Correct: The Fact That There Is No Single Unifying Definition Of Psychology Suggests That
It Is ACombination Of Many Sub-Disciplines.
c. Is Comprised Of Two Distinct Subfields
d. Not A Field Of Study At All
Answer: B Difficulty:
1
Page Reference: 3
Topic: What Is Psychology?
Skill: C
5. Each Of The Following Is A Specialty Area Within Developmental Psychology Except
.
a. Lifespan Psychology
b. Psychobiology
c. Child Psychology
d. Adolescent Psychology
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, 3
Answer: B Difficulty:
1
Page Reference: 4
Topic: What Is Psychology?
Skill: F
6. If I Ran A Tv Station And Wanted A Consultant To Advise Me On Children's Programming,
I WouldMost Likely Hire A(N) Psychologist. A. Experimental
Developmental
Correct: A Developmental Psychologist Would Be An Expert In The Cognitive
Development Of Children, So Would Have Good Information On How To Structure
Children’s Television Programming. C. Personality
D. Clinical
Incorrect: A Clinical Psychologist Might, Indeed, Work With Children With Various
Levels Of Psychopathology, But The Best Answer Here Is An Expert On Children’s
Development, Or ADevelopmental Psychologist.
Answer: B
Difficulty: 1 4 Yr.: 90% R = .31
Page Reference: 4
Topic: What Is Psychology?
Skill: A
7. Life-Span Psychologists Focus Mainly On Studying .
a. Adolescent Changes And Development
b. The Adult Years
c. The Entire Developmental Spectrum From Infancy Through Adulthood
d. Infancy And Childhood
DevelopmentAnswer: B Difficulty:
2
Page Reference: 4
Topic: What Is Psychology?
Skill: F
8. The American Psychological Association Is Made Up Of About Divisions. A. 10
b. 30
c. 70
d. 50
Answer: D
Difficulty:
2
Page Reference: 4
Topic: What Is Psychology?
Skill: F
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