PSYCH 2301 Exam 1 Review Questions & Answers(RATED A+)

The systematic, objective study of our mental activity and behavior is called: - ANSWERpsychology. Which of the following is NOT a part of the textbook's definition of psychology? - ANSWERsocial interactions Martavis is wondering whether extrasensory perception (ESP) really exists. If he is using the steps of critical thinking, what is the first thing he should ask himself? - ANSWERWhat am I being asked to accept or believe about ESP? Verdell has a test in his psychology class next week. If he remembers the tips that the psychology textbook gave him, which study approach will be the most effective? - ANSWERHe should space out his studying and leave time for active reviews. Which pioneer in psychology helped develop the school of thought called structuralism? - ANSWERTitchener Leola is reading about the nature/nurture debate in psychology. She will find that most psychologists have reached what conclusion about this debate? - ANSWERBoth nature and nurture influence our psychological development. Your family recently adopted a dog from an animal shelter. Initially, the dog seemed nervous and territorial, but after a few weeks, she became affectionate and calm. Which of the following must play some role in the dog's behavior? - ANSWERnurture Charles Darwin and William James both understood the importance of: - ANSWERthe adaptive purpose of specific traits and characteristics. Natural selection is: - ANSWERthe basis of evolution. When attempting to understand the connection between psychological and physical problems, Freud concluded that - ANSWERto a large extent, behavior is directed by mental processes that operate below the level of conscious awareness. According to this school of thought, the whole of personal experience is different than the sum of its parts. - ANSWERGestalt theory Dr. Tucker incorporates principles from behaviorism into her therapy practice when she thinks it may be effective in helping her patients. Which of the following is an example of how Dr. Tucker might use her knowledge of behaviorism to help people with psychological problems? - ANSWERShe helps teach behavior modification techniques to patients with anxiety, so they can practice desired behaviors. Which of these statements about contemporary psychology is NOT accurate? - ANSWERFew cognitive psychologists recognize the importance that the brain plays in cognition. Research finds that the more frequently you brush your teeth, the less likely you are to develop cavities that will need to be filled. This relationship between variables depicts a - ANSWERpositive correlation. Beliefs, values, norms, rules, and customs that people learn from those who share a language or environment comprise - ANSWERculture. An intense examination of a single individual, often in unusual or infrequent situations, is called a(n) - ANSWERcase study. Which of the following opt