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1
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“Psyche” means

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Soul

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“Logos” means

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body

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Christian Psychology is

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a word about the soul

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Secular Psychology is

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the scientific study of the mind and behavior

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Psychology is (blank)

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empirically based

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Our (blank) is multi determined

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behavior

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Psychology is theoretically (blank)

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diverse

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Our experience of the world is highly (blank)

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subjective

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What are 5 themes of a Biblical View of human nature?

Humans are…

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Humans are…

  • Relational Persons
  • Broken and in need redemption
  • Embodied
  • Responsible limited agents
  • Meaning Seekers
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10
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Scripture clearly speaks of our individual nature, uniqueness, and responsibility but it also makes clear that we cannot be understood apart from our relationships. (T/F)

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True

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The Bible strongly emphasizes that humans are part of something much larger than themselves. (T/F)

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True

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Humanity began in perfect relationship with God and a perfect relationship among mankind. (T/F)

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True

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The earthly life of a christian of a Christian (born again) is complete and fulfilled with personal salvation. (T/F)

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True

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The fact that humans are embodied means that we are only a physical body. (T/F)

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False

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We have the ability to choose but we are limited in what we can choose. (T/F)

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True

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16
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One of the main purposes we have a body is for relating with God and others. (T/F)

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True

17
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Describe the integration philosophy known as “Separate but Equal”

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Religion answers questions about the next life. Psychology answers about everyday behavior.

18
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Describe the integration philosophy known as “Tossed Salad.”

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Its the best things of both secular & christian psychology.

19
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Describe the integration philosophy known as “Nothing Buttery”

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The most widely used approach by non-professional counselors (pastors) who have little to no education in psychology and counseling.

20
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Describe the integration philosophy known as “Revealed Truth & Discovered Truth”

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It acts as a gravitational force upon discovered truth.

We use discovered truth from the field of psychology where it does not conflict with the revealed Truth of God.

21
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Psychology can provide conclusive answers about matters concerning humanity. (T/F)

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False

22
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Science assumes that natural phenomena are unpredictable or irregular. (T/F)

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False

23
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The Bible indicates that we can observe creation, assume that it is predictable, and learn from it. It also indicates that science can teach us about God. (T/F)

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True

24
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Psychology can be very useful in predicting behavior of an individual, but less accurate when it comes to predicting the behavior of a group. (T/F)

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False

25
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By definition, science is descriptive (describing how things are), not prespective (telling us how things should be)
(T/F)

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True

26
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Science (psychology) provides answers to questions of morality. (T/F)

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False

27
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The belief that all behavior is ultimately determined by our genetics and our brain function.

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Monism

28
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The belief that there is are at least two aspects of our nature.

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Dualism

29
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The brain is made up of cells called

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Neurons

30
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Match each part of the brain cell with its function.

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Cell Body - the cells life support center
Dendrite - receives messages from other cells
Terminal Branches - Forms junctions with other cells
Axon - sends messages away from the cell body to other cells

31
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Match the method with a description.

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Observation - leads to description
Correlation - leads to prediction
Experimentation - discerns cause and effect

32
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A survey will typically be more accurate and reliable than a naturalistic observation. (T/F)

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False

33
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When ice cream sales go up, drowning rates also tend to rise. This is an example of causation. (T/F)

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False

34
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Correlation proves causation. (T/F)

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False

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