Chapter 1-Origins Of Psychology Flashcards
True or False.
One of the main benefits that the science of psychology received from its roots in philosophy emphasizes the use of observation to acquire knowledge.
False
True or False.
Psychology is a science because it deals with both animal and human behavior.
False
Although they were in general agreement with the principles of behaviorism, Gestalt psychologists had major disagreements with the principles of structuralism.
False
Biological psychologists might investigate the effects on both drugs and brain damage on behavior.
True
The goal of Psychology are to understand, predict, and control (or influence) behavior and mental processes.
True
Why are psychologists interested in studying today? A. Behavior B. Mental processes C. Both D. Neither
C. Both behavior and mental processes
What was an approach to psychology that attempted to break down experience into its basic elements? A. Structuralism B. Psychoanalysis C. Functionalism D. Behaviorism
A. Structuralism
What was the approach to psychology that emphasized the practical nature of the mind and believed that processes such as consciousness helped people adapt? A. Gestalt Psychology B. Functionalism C. Humanistic psychology D. Structuralism
B. Functionalism
Why has the psychoanalytic approach been widely criticized?
A. Does not help patients
B. Assertions cannot be tested with scientific method
C. Ignores mental processes
D. Does not include the study of animals
B. Assertions cannot be tested with scientific method
"An empirical, objective science of behavior that has no need for theories of mind or personal freedom" characterizes which of the following? A. Gestalt psychology B. Humanistic psychology C. Structuralism D. Behaviorism
D. Behaviorism
On what does Gestalt psychology focus?
A. Basic elements of our experiences
B. Gaining understanding of the unconscious mind
C. The relationship between environmental and organism’s response to them
D. Constructive processes of perception
D. Constructive processes of perception
Which of the following is a false statement?
A. Humanistic psychologists emphasize the role of free choice
B. Humanistic psychologists view people as being controlled by events in their environment
C. Humanistic psychologists have an interest topic such as self-esteem and personal fulfillment
D. Humanistic psychologists de-emphasize the influence of unconscious processes
B. Humanistic psychologists view people as being controlled by events in their environment
An________ psychologist would be concerned with the workplace being organized for optimal efficiency; while an________ psychologist would be concerned that the workplace provided a satisfying environment.
A. Engineering / environmental
B. Engineering / industrial/organizational
C. Industrial/organizational / engineering
D. Industrial/organizational / environmental
B. Engineering / industrial/organizational
John Hinkley's psychological profile would probably have been created by a(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ psychologist. A. Personality B. Forensic C. Social D. Organizational
B. Forensic
The goal of psychology, which is sometimes perceived as controversial, is which of the following? A. Understanding behavior B. Generating behavior C. Controlling behavior D. Predicting behavior
C. Controlling behavior
