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Careers in Pysch Ch. 1 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers.
Psychology is defined as the scientific study of behavior and _______________.
a. neurobiology
b. mental processes
c. animals
d. emotions - answer✔b.
Psychology is consistently one of the most popular majors. Which of the following is true?
a. none of the above
b. for the 2011-2012 academic year, psychology was the second most popular major nationwide, second
only to business administration
c. for the 2011-2012 academic year, psychology was the fourth most popular major nationwide
d. for the 2011-2012 academic year, psychology was the most popular major nationwide - answer✔b.
According to your textbook, the discipline of psychology is often viewed as being:
a. focused more on graduate education than undergraduate education
b. focused on research but not teaching
c. a leader in undergraduate education
d. somewhat behind the times when it comes to undergraduate education - answer✔c.
Susan is getting her undergraduate degree in psychology and plans to pursue a doctoral degree in
cognitive psychology after graduating with her bachelor's degree. In Susan's case, her undergraduate
degree in psychology prepares her for graduate study and serves as a:
a. dual-degree
b. liberal arts degree
c. targeted degree
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d. preprofessional degree - answer✔d.
Jennifer is considering majoring in psychology and wants to make an informed decision. According to
your textbook, it would be important for Jennifer to not only examine the field and what it has to offer,
but to also:
a. only seriously consider the psychology major if her goal is to help people
b. all of the above
c. learn about the details of the psychology major as it's offered at her university
d. be sure that by majoring in psychology she can avoid most of the courses she dislikes - answer✔c.
Psychologists study both typical and atypical behavior.
True
False - answer✔True
Dr. Timaro is being interviewed about his work by a student for a class project. To give the student a
broad picture of the nature of his day-to-day work, he states that his work is focused on addressing
problems in the functioning of behavior and mental processes. This is a description of the
_______________ side of psychology.
a. applied
b. theoretical
c. research
d. integrative - answer✔a.
The research conducted by psychologists is typically based on _______________.
a. previous knowledge
b. common sense
c. opinion
d. hunches - answer✔a.
Graduate training in psychology:
a. allows students to specialize and gain expertise
b. a and c
c. is broad in order to provide students with a solid foundation in psychology
11/6/2024 12:22 AM
Careers in Pysch Ch. 1 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers.
Psychology is defined as the scientific study of behavior and _______________.
a. neurobiology
b. mental processes
c. animals
d. emotions - answer✔b.
Psychology is consistently one of the most popular majors. Which of the following is true?
a. none of the above
b. for the 2011-2012 academic year, psychology was the second most popular major nationwide, second
only to business administration
c. for the 2011-2012 academic year, psychology was the fourth most popular major nationwide
d. for the 2011-2012 academic year, psychology was the most popular major nationwide - answer✔b.
According to your textbook, the discipline of psychology is often viewed as being:
a. focused more on graduate education than undergraduate education
b. focused on research but not teaching
c. a leader in undergraduate education
d. somewhat behind the times when it comes to undergraduate education - answer✔c.
Susan is getting her undergraduate degree in psychology and plans to pursue a doctoral degree in
cognitive psychology after graduating with her bachelor's degree. In Susan's case, her undergraduate
degree in psychology prepares her for graduate study and serves as a:
a. dual-degree
b. liberal arts degree
c. targeted degree
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d. preprofessional degree - answer✔d.
Jennifer is considering majoring in psychology and wants to make an informed decision. According to
your textbook, it would be important for Jennifer to not only examine the field and what it has to offer,
but to also:
a. only seriously consider the psychology major if her goal is to help people
b. all of the above
c. learn about the details of the psychology major as it's offered at her university
d. be sure that by majoring in psychology she can avoid most of the courses she dislikes - answer✔c.
Psychologists study both typical and atypical behavior.
True
False - answer✔True
Dr. Timaro is being interviewed about his work by a student for a class project. To give the student a
broad picture of the nature of his day-to-day work, he states that his work is focused on addressing
problems in the functioning of behavior and mental processes. This is a description of the
_______________ side of psychology.
a. applied
b. theoretical
c. research
d. integrative - answer✔a.
The research conducted by psychologists is typically based on _______________.
a. previous knowledge
b. common sense
c. opinion
d. hunches - answer✔a.
Graduate training in psychology:
a. allows students to specialize and gain expertise
b. a and c
c. is broad in order to provide students with a solid foundation in psychology
