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TEST BANK FOR
Understanding Psychology, 15th Edition Feldman
Chapter 1-17 Answers are at the end of Each chapter

Chapter 1

Student name:
MULTIPLE CHOICE - Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or
answers the question.
1) Psychology is defined as the


A) intuition-based approach to study human behavior.
B) speculative method to find answers about human cognition.
C) study of mental disorders and their treatment.
D) scientific study of behavior and mental processes.



2) Akira has declared psychology as his major. He will be studying


A) internal medicine.
B) behavior and mental processes.
C) mental disorders and their diagnosis and treatment.
D) the disorders of the central nervous system.



3) A single-sentence definition of psychology may be misleading because


A) it is very difficult to study the mind and behavior scientifically.
B) psychology is a narrower, more specific field than a general definition might suggest.
C) psychologists disagree on how broad psychology should really be.
D) the discipline of psychology really has no core or center.




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,4) In order to study mind and behavior, psychologists


A) rely on the scientific method.
B) use their intuition.
C) rely on the study of internal medicine.
D) use speculation.



5) In which of the following scenarios is a scientific explanation being provided to explain a
phenomenon?


A) When asked if violent video games have an impact on players, Dr. Lee replies that
there is substantial empirical evidence to suggest a change in the gamers' behavior.
B) When asked if mood influences social behavior, Dr. Sessler replies that he believes
that it does.
C) When asked if addiction is a disease or a choice, Dr. Smith replies that he knows
many addicts and he feels that they have a disease.
D) When asked if he can train his mind to not feel physical pain, Dr. Farnworth replies
that he focuses on his breathing when he feels pain to increase his tolerance for it.



6) Which of the following statements accurately describes the diverse subfields of
psychology?
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understanding of business terminology, theories, and principles.Case Studies: A staple of business exams, case studies present students with real-world business scenarios
and ask them to apply their knowledge to solve complex problems. Case studies evaluate students' ability to think critically and make strategic decisions.Essay/Short Answer
Questions: These types of questions test the student’s ability to explain and analyze business concepts in a detailed and coherent manner.1.3. Skills Tested in Business
ExamsCritical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Business exams often include case studies that challenge students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-life situations. These
tests assess decision-making skills, as well as the ability to evaluate various business alternatives.Quantitative Analysis: For subjects like finance or economics, business
exams often require students to perform calculations and interpret data. The ability to analyze financial statements, project revenues, and manage budgets is
essential.Comrities and differences in these exams and how they prepare students for their respective careers.________________________________________1. Business
Exams1.1. Overview of munication




A) They allow psychologists to explain different types of behavior using the same
techniques and experiments.
B) Though they are individually separate and distinct, they all share a common goal of
understanding behavior.
C) They always lead to an MD (doctor of medicine) degree.
D) They are not related at all other than being considered a part of psychology.




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, 7) Dr. Alvarez is currently studying how the degeneration of certain components of nerve
cells in the brain leads to Lewy body disease. Dr. Alvarez's work is most likely to be a part of the
subfield of psychology.
A) evolutionary
B) developmental
C) industrial-organizational
D) behavioral neuroscience



8) Which of the following is the focus of experimental psychology?


A) exploring the relationship between psycho-logical factors and physical ailments or
disease
B) investigating the relationship between people and their physical environment
C) studying the processes of sensing, perceiving, learning, and thinking about the world
D) analyzing how people grow and change from the moment of conception through
death
international business.1.2. Structure of Business ExamsBusiness exams are often a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Depending on the subject area, these exams can vary significantly in
format. Common types of business exams include:Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): These are frequently used to assess students’ understanding of business terminology, theories, and principles.Case
Studies: A staple of business exams, case studies present students with real-world business scenarios and ask them to apply their knowledge to solve complex problems. Case studies evaluate students' ability to
think critically and make strategic decisions.Essay/Short Answer Questions: These types of questions test the student’s ability to explain and analyze business concepts in a detailed and coherent manner.1.3.
Skills Tested in Business ExamsCritical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Business exams often include case studies that challenge students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-life situations. These tests
assess decision-making skills, as well as the ability to evaluate various business alternatives.Quantitative Analysis: For subjects like finance or economics, business exams often require students to perform
calculations and interpret data. The ability to analyze financial statements, project revenues, and manage budgets is essential.Comrities and differences in these exams and how they prepare students for their
respective careers.________________________________________1. Business Exams1.1. Overview of munication



9) Which of the following subfields of psychology matches with its description?


A) Cognitive psychology examines the relationship between the nervous system and
behavior.
B) Developmental psychology examines how people grow and change from conception
through death.
C) Experimental psychology explores the relationship between psycho-logical factors
and physical ailments or disease.
D) Clinical psychology focuses on the consistency in people's behavior over time and
the traits that differentiate one per-son from another.



10) Which of the following subfields of psychology is CORRECTLY matched with a sample
topic?



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, A) behavioral neuroscience: the influence of chronic stress on physical health
B) developmental psychology: the effectiveness of drug therapy for obsessive-
compulsive disorder
C) cognitive psychology: the influence of an event on people's thinking
D) health psychology: the role that frustration plays in producing aggression



11) Which of the following is true of cognitive psychology?


A) It studies the inheritance of traits related to behavior.
B) It stems from Charles Darwin's arguments in his book, On the Origin of Species.
C) It is a subspecialty of experimental psychology.
D) It includes subfields such as developmental and personality psychology.



12) psychology focuses on higher mental processes, including thinking, memory,
reasoning, problem solving, judging, decision making, and language.


A) Developmental
B) Personality
C) Clinical
D) Cognitive
international business.1.2. Structure of Business ExamsBusiness exams are often a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Depending on the subject area, these exams can vary significantly in
format. Common types of business exams include:Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): These are frequently used to assess students’ understanding of business terminology, theories, and principles.Case
Studies: A staple of business exams, case studies present students with real-world business scenarios and ask them to apply their knowledge to solve complex problems. Case studies evaluate students' ability to
think critically and make strategic decisions.Essay/Short Answer Questions: These types of questions test the student’s ability to explain and analyze business concepts in a detailed and coherent manner.1.3.
Skills Tested in Business ExamsCritical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Business exams often include case studies that challenge students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-life situations. These tests
assess decision-making skills, as well as the ability to evaluate various business alternatives.Quantitative Analysis: For subjects like finance or economics, business exams often require students to perform
calculations and interpret data. The ability to analyze financial statements, project revenues, and manage budgets is essential.Comrities and differences in these exams and how they prepare students for their
respective careers.________________________________________1. Business Exams1.1. Overview of munication



13) Why is the term experimental psychologist considered somewhat misleading?


A) Psychologists in every subfield use the experimental method.
B) The term is no longer in existence.
C) Most psychological topics are not suited to experimental study.
D) Experimental methods are only appropriate to the study of the biological bases of
behavior.



14) Which of the following is TRUE of evolutionary psychology?
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