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Essentials of Psychology
Douglas A. Bernstein
7th Edition
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01 Introduction to the Science of Psychology 1
Chapter 02 Biological Aspects of Psychology 66
Chapter 03 Sensation and Perception 103
Chapter 04 Consciousness 164
Chapter 05 Learning 199
Chapter 06 Memory 240
Chapter 07 Thought, Language, and Intelligence 286
Chapter 08 Motivation and Emotion 330
Chapter 09 Human Development 372
Chapter 10 Health, Stress, and Coping 407
Chapter 11 Personality 446
Chapter 12 Psychological Disorders 483
Chapter 13 Treatment of Psychological Disorders 520
Chapter 14 Social Psychology 554
Chapter 15 Industrial and Organizational Psychology 618
Chapter 16 Neuropsychology 660
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Chapter 01 Introduction to the Science of Psychology
Multiple Choice
1. Psychology is best defined as the
a. search for the most successful treatment for people with emotional, cognitive, or neurological
disorders.
b. use of scientific methods to study the elements of human consciousness.
c. study of the human experience from birth to old age.
d. science that studies behavior and mental processes and applies that study to improve human welfare.
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
2. Imelda is describing her first day of psychology class to her boyfriend. She can best describe psychology as
focusing on
a. disorders and therapies.
b. behavior and mental processes.
c. motivation and emotion.
d. rats in mazes.
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
3. Veronica's research focuses on optimism and the factors that lead to living a balanced and happy lifestyle;
that is, the factors that make life worth living. Veronica has dedicated her research to the study of ___________
psychology.
a. Dialectical
b. Convergent
c. Positive
d. Abnormal
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
4. While relaxing in the park, Dilbert decides to read his new book on the study of positive psychology. This
book will primarily focus on
a. correlations in which an increase in one factor leads to an increase in another.
b. what makes life worth living.
c. an individual's strengths, while ignoring any weaknesses.
d. what causes people to be similar to one another.
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
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5. Deepthi tells her academic advisor that she is tired of learning about mental disorders and stress-related
illnesses. She would rather focus on what goes right with people and learn about creativity or self-actualization.
Deepthi’s advisor should recommend Deepthi look into the study of __________ psychology.
a. positive
b. object relation
c. intrinsic
d. forensic
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
6. Dr. Jamison is conducting a study examining the emotional and behavioral changes that occur during
puberty. Dr. Jamison is especially interested in how these changes are associated with changes in hormones and
brain structures. The subfield of psychology Dr. Jamison seems to be interested in is __________ psychology.
a. clinical
b. Personality
c. biological
d. social
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
7. Dr. Vance is attempting to discover where emotional experience is localized in the brain by using brain
imaging technology. Dr. Vance works in the subfield of __________ psychology.
a. personality
b. educational
c. forensic
d. biological
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
8. Calisha and Renata are discussing arsonists. Calisha has been reading the work of a __________ psychologist
and believes that fire-setting behavior might be linked to hormonal imbalances. Renata has been reading the
work of a __________ psychologist and believes that fire-setting is a behavior that is supported by group
processes.
a. developmental; cognitive
b. developmental; social
c. biological; cognitive
d. biological; social
ANSWER: d
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DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
9. Dr. Foust studies the causes of schizophrenia and offers treatments for those afflicted with the disorder. Dr.
Foust is most likely a(n) __________ psychologist.
a. quantitative
b. experimental
c. clinical
d. eclectic
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
10. Hank is a psychologist interested in providing services to help those suffering schizophrenia. He focuses on
the maladaptive ways in which its sufferers receive and process information about themselves and the world
around them. Hank is most likely a(n) __________ psychologist.
a. school
b. clinical
c. personality
d. biological
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
11. Cognitive psychologists are primarily interested in
a. what makes people unique.
b. studying and treating abnormal functioning.
c. describing and understanding the changes in behavior and mental processes that occur during a
lifetime.
d. studying memory, thinking, learning, and other mental processes.
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
12. A cognitive psychologist would be most likely to design a study of
a. how people influence each other.
b. what processes are involved in problem solving.
c. which characteristics make humans unique.
d. how we can best analyze psychological data.
ANSWER: b
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DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
13. Psychologists who focus their research on processes like decision making, problem solving, and imagination
would most likely be considered __________ psychologists.
a. cognitive
b. personality
c. social
d. industrial and organizational
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
14. Cicely is trying to prevent teenage inner-city boys from joining gangs. She has set up a program in the boys'
neighborhood to teach job skills. Cicely is most likely a __________ psychologist.
a. clinical
b. community
c. counseling
d. social
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
15. Dr. Schultz meets with clients who are dealing with a range of what she calls “problems of life.” Some
suffer from diagnosable problems, while others simply need help figuring out how to overcome obstacles or
solve problems. She discusses strategies for changing behaviors and thoughts and assists her clients in the
process of overcoming their challenges. Dr. Bashir most likely works in the __________ subfield of
psychology.
a. experimental
b. cognitive
c. personality
d. counseling
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
16. A ________ psychologist would be most interested in researching changes in human behavioral, emotional,
and mental processes over time.
a. social
b. personality
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c. cognitive
d. developmental
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Understand
17. Of the following topics, which would probably be the least interesting to a person focusing in cognitive
psychology?
a. The developmental precursors of mental illness.
b. How we remember information.
c. Different methods for solving problems.
d. The factors that contribute to effective decision-making.
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Think Critically
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
18. The wide influence of the behavioral approach began to fade by the late ________, as its lack of attention to
mental processes began to draw criticism.
a. 1920s
b. 1940s
c. 1060s
d. 1980s
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
19. Dr. O'Halloran works with children, trying to understand the changes that occur in their ability to solve
problems of increasing complexity as they go through different childhood stages. Dr. O'Halloran is a(n)
__________ psychologist.
a. developmental
b. educational
c. personality
d. environmental
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
20. Drew has conducted a massive amount of survey data for his Master’s thesis, and needs help determining
the best method for compressing the data and analyzing it in the most effective way possible. He would be best
advised to seek out the assistance of a(n) ________ psychologist.
a. experimental
b. personality
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c. developmental
d. quantitative
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
21. Latoria is interested in the kinds of changes that people go through in old age (sixty-five years or older).
This research is most likely to be conducted in the area of ________ psychology.
a. biological
b. cognitive
c. personality
d. developmental
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
22. Dr. Cassidy researches how teachers can most effectively teach grammar principles to elementary school
students. Dr. Cassidy's research is most appropriate for which subfield of psychology?
a. developmental
b. social
c. school
d. educational
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
23. Leon is working with state officials to restructure the curricula in the public school system. His research has
suggested certain changes will help to reduce dropout rates while creating a collegial learning environment for
students. Leon likely works in the __________ subfield of psychology.
a. engineering
b. personality
c. school
d. educational
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
24. Dr. Starling works in impoverished neighborhoods arranging for and providing services for indigent and
homeless individuals who need help improving their situations. He is probably a(n) ________ psychologist.
a. counseling
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b. clinical
c. industrial
d. community
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
25. Automobiles have been made more accessible to those who suffer from physical limitations, such as
amputated limbs or body parts that do not function normally. Part of this development has been to redesign the
controls of vehicles so that those who have these challenges can access the controls more easily. These changes
would most likely be made by a(n) __________ psychologist.
a. Personality
b. Engineering
c. Social
d. Developmental
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
26. Jada works for the Nokia company designing the next line of cellular telephones to be sold. She focuses on
how the phones fit in people’s hands, where buttons should be located for easiest access, and what people will
be most likely to purchase. Jada is most likely a _________ psychologist.
a. personality
b. human factors
c. social
d. developmental
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
27. A creative team wants to design a web site that users can navigate intuitively and that has a logical flow of
information that can be easily manipulated by a user. This team would benefit from the expertise of a(n)
__________ psychologist.
a. clinical
b. community
c. engineering
d. humanistic
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
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28. As an environmental psychologist, Fred would be most interested in
a. treating psychological disorders.
b. creating a more functional workplace.
c. how social factors affect a child's development.
d. understanding the expression of traits.
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
29. Edward and his team develop architectural designs for university residence halls. The goal of their designs
is to promote collaborative learning among students while maintaining a sense of individual privacy and
comfort. To ensure his plans will meet his goals, Edward has most likely consulted with a(n) __________
psychologist.
a. personality
b. environmental
c. community
d. industrial and organizational
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
30. At the trial, the __________ psychologist testified that the defendant fit the profile for the crime committed.
a. social
b. forensic
c. experimental
d. biological
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
31. Loretto is conducting research on how psychology can influence the criminal justice system. Specifically, he
wants to know what factors might lead a witness to a crime to make an incorrect identification during a suspect
lineup. Loretto is interested in the __________ subfield of psychology.
a. Clinical
b. Developmental
c. Forensic
d. Cognitive
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
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Essentials of Psychology
Douglas A. Bernstein
7th Edition
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01 Introduction to the Science of Psychology 1
Chapter 02 Biological Aspects of Psychology 66
Chapter 03 Sensation and Perception 103
Chapter 04 Consciousness 164
Chapter 05 Learning 199
Chapter 06 Memory 240
Chapter 07 Thought, Language, and Intelligence 286
Chapter 08 Motivation and Emotion 330
Chapter 09 Human Development 372
Chapter 10 Health, Stress, and Coping 407
Chapter 11 Personality 446
Chapter 12 Psychological Disorders 483
Chapter 13 Treatment of Psychological Disorders 520
Chapter 14 Social Psychology 554
Chapter 15 Industrial and Organizational Psychology 618
Chapter 16 Neuropsychology 660
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Test Bank - Essentials of Psychology, 7th Edition (Bernstein, 2019)
Chapter 01 Introduction to the Science of Psychology
Multiple Choice
1. Psychology is best defined as the
a. search for the most successful treatment for people with emotional, cognitive, or neurological
disorders.
b. use of scientific methods to study the elements of human consciousness.
c. study of the human experience from birth to old age.
d. science that studies behavior and mental processes and applies that study to improve human welfare.
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
2. Imelda is describing her first day of psychology class to her boyfriend. She can best describe psychology as
focusing on
a. disorders and therapies.
b. behavior and mental processes.
c. motivation and emotion.
d. rats in mazes.
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
3. Veronica's research focuses on optimism and the factors that lead to living a balanced and happy lifestyle;
that is, the factors that make life worth living. Veronica has dedicated her research to the study of ___________
psychology.
a. Dialectical
b. Convergent
c. Positive
d. Abnormal
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
4. While relaxing in the park, Dilbert decides to read his new book on the study of positive psychology. This
book will primarily focus on
a. correlations in which an increase in one factor leads to an increase in another.
b. what makes life worth living.
c. an individual's strengths, while ignoring any weaknesses.
d. what causes people to be similar to one another.
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
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5. Deepthi tells her academic advisor that she is tired of learning about mental disorders and stress-related
illnesses. She would rather focus on what goes right with people and learn about creativity or self-actualization.
Deepthi’s advisor should recommend Deepthi look into the study of __________ psychology.
a. positive
b. object relation
c. intrinsic
d. forensic
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
6. Dr. Jamison is conducting a study examining the emotional and behavioral changes that occur during
puberty. Dr. Jamison is especially interested in how these changes are associated with changes in hormones and
brain structures. The subfield of psychology Dr. Jamison seems to be interested in is __________ psychology.
a. clinical
b. Personality
c. biological
d. social
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
7. Dr. Vance is attempting to discover where emotional experience is localized in the brain by using brain
imaging technology. Dr. Vance works in the subfield of __________ psychology.
a. personality
b. educational
c. forensic
d. biological
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
8. Calisha and Renata are discussing arsonists. Calisha has been reading the work of a __________ psychologist
and believes that fire-setting behavior might be linked to hormonal imbalances. Renata has been reading the
work of a __________ psychologist and believes that fire-setting is a behavior that is supported by group
processes.
a. developmental; cognitive
b. developmental; social
c. biological; cognitive
d. biological; social
ANSWER: d
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DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
9. Dr. Foust studies the causes of schizophrenia and offers treatments for those afflicted with the disorder. Dr.
Foust is most likely a(n) __________ psychologist.
a. quantitative
b. experimental
c. clinical
d. eclectic
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
10. Hank is a psychologist interested in providing services to help those suffering schizophrenia. He focuses on
the maladaptive ways in which its sufferers receive and process information about themselves and the world
around them. Hank is most likely a(n) __________ psychologist.
a. school
b. clinical
c. personality
d. biological
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
11. Cognitive psychologists are primarily interested in
a. what makes people unique.
b. studying and treating abnormal functioning.
c. describing and understanding the changes in behavior and mental processes that occur during a
lifetime.
d. studying memory, thinking, learning, and other mental processes.
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
12. A cognitive psychologist would be most likely to design a study of
a. how people influence each other.
b. what processes are involved in problem solving.
c. which characteristics make humans unique.
d. how we can best analyze psychological data.
ANSWER: b
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DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
13. Psychologists who focus their research on processes like decision making, problem solving, and imagination
would most likely be considered __________ psychologists.
a. cognitive
b. personality
c. social
d. industrial and organizational
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
14. Cicely is trying to prevent teenage inner-city boys from joining gangs. She has set up a program in the boys'
neighborhood to teach job skills. Cicely is most likely a __________ psychologist.
a. clinical
b. community
c. counseling
d. social
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
15. Dr. Schultz meets with clients who are dealing with a range of what she calls “problems of life.” Some
suffer from diagnosable problems, while others simply need help figuring out how to overcome obstacles or
solve problems. She discusses strategies for changing behaviors and thoughts and assists her clients in the
process of overcoming their challenges. Dr. Bashir most likely works in the __________ subfield of
psychology.
a. experimental
b. cognitive
c. personality
d. counseling
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
16. A ________ psychologist would be most interested in researching changes in human behavioral, emotional,
and mental processes over time.
a. social
b. personality
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c. cognitive
d. developmental
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Understand
17. Of the following topics, which would probably be the least interesting to a person focusing in cognitive
psychology?
a. The developmental precursors of mental illness.
b. How we remember information.
c. Different methods for solving problems.
d. The factors that contribute to effective decision-making.
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Think Critically
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
18. The wide influence of the behavioral approach began to fade by the late ________, as its lack of attention to
mental processes began to draw criticism.
a. 1920s
b. 1940s
c. 1060s
d. 1980s
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
19. Dr. O'Halloran works with children, trying to understand the changes that occur in their ability to solve
problems of increasing complexity as they go through different childhood stages. Dr. O'Halloran is a(n)
__________ psychologist.
a. developmental
b. educational
c. personality
d. environmental
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
20. Drew has conducted a massive amount of survey data for his Master’s thesis, and needs help determining
the best method for compressing the data and analyzing it in the most effective way possible. He would be best
advised to seek out the assistance of a(n) ________ psychologist.
a. experimental
b. personality
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c. developmental
d. quantitative
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
21. Latoria is interested in the kinds of changes that people go through in old age (sixty-five years or older).
This research is most likely to be conducted in the area of ________ psychology.
a. biological
b. cognitive
c. personality
d. developmental
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
22. Dr. Cassidy researches how teachers can most effectively teach grammar principles to elementary school
students. Dr. Cassidy's research is most appropriate for which subfield of psychology?
a. developmental
b. social
c. school
d. educational
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
23. Leon is working with state officials to restructure the curricula in the public school system. His research has
suggested certain changes will help to reduce dropout rates while creating a collegial learning environment for
students. Leon likely works in the __________ subfield of psychology.
a. engineering
b. personality
c. school
d. educational
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
24. Dr. Starling works in impoverished neighborhoods arranging for and providing services for indigent and
homeless individuals who need help improving their situations. He is probably a(n) ________ psychologist.
a. counseling
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b. clinical
c. industrial
d. community
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
25. Automobiles have been made more accessible to those who suffer from physical limitations, such as
amputated limbs or body parts that do not function normally. Part of this development has been to redesign the
controls of vehicles so that those who have these challenges can access the controls more easily. These changes
would most likely be made by a(n) __________ psychologist.
a. Personality
b. Engineering
c. Social
d. Developmental
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
26. Jada works for the Nokia company designing the next line of cellular telephones to be sold. She focuses on
how the phones fit in people’s hands, where buttons should be located for easiest access, and what people will
be most likely to purchase. Jada is most likely a _________ psychologist.
a. personality
b. human factors
c. social
d. developmental
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
27. A creative team wants to design a web site that users can navigate intuitively and that has a logical flow of
information that can be easily manipulated by a user. This team would benefit from the expertise of a(n)
__________ psychologist.
a. clinical
b. community
c. engineering
d. humanistic
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
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28. As an environmental psychologist, Fred would be most interested in
a. treating psychological disorders.
b. creating a more functional workplace.
c. how social factors affect a child's development.
d. understanding the expression of traits.
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
29. Edward and his team develop architectural designs for university residence halls. The goal of their designs
is to promote collaborative learning among students while maintaining a sense of individual privacy and
comfort. To ensure his plans will meet his goals, Edward has most likely consulted with a(n) __________
psychologist.
a. personality
b. environmental
c. community
d. industrial and organizational
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
30. At the trial, the __________ psychologist testified that the defendant fit the profile for the crime committed.
a. social
b. forensic
c. experimental
d. biological
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
TOPICS: Subfields of Psychology
31. Loretto is conducting research on how psychology can influence the criminal justice system. Specifically, he
wants to know what factors might lead a witness to a crime to make an incorrect identification during a suspect
lineup. Loretto is interested in the __________ subfield of psychology.
a. Clinical
b. Developmental
c. Forensic
d. Cognitive
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: The World of Psychology: An Overview
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