Midterm Flashcards
“Psyche” means
Soul
“Logos” means
body
Christian Psychology is
a word about the soul
Secular Psychology is
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Psychology is (blank)
empirically based
Our (blank) is multi determined
behavior
Psychology is theoretically (blank)
diverse
Our experience of the world is highly (blank)
subjective
What are 5 themes of a Biblical View of human nature?
Humans are…
Humans are…
- Relational Persons
- Broken and in need redemption
- Embodied
- Responsible limited agents
- Meaning Seekers
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)
True
The Bible strongly emphasizes that humans are part of something much larger than themselves. (T/F)
True
Humanity began in perfect relationship with God and a perfect relationship among mankind. (T/F)
True
The earthly life of a christian of a Christian (born again) is complete and fulfilled with personal salvation. (T/F)
True
The fact that humans are embodied means that we are only a physical body. (T/F)
False
We have the ability to choose but we are limited in what we can choose. (T/F)
True
One of the main purposes we have a body is for relating with God and others. (T/F)
True
Describe the integration philosophy known as “Separate but Equal”
Religion answers questions about the next life. Psychology answers about everyday behavior.
Describe the integration philosophy known as “Tossed Salad.”
Its the best things of both secular & christian psychology.
Describe the integration philosophy known as “Nothing Buttery”
The most widely used approach by non-professional counselors (pastors) who have little to no education in psychology and counseling.
Describe the integration philosophy known as “Revealed Truth & Discovered Truth”
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.
Psychology can provide conclusive answers about matters concerning humanity. (T/F)
False
Science assumes that natural phenomena are unpredictable or irregular. (T/F)
False
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)
True
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)
False
By definition, science is descriptive (describing how things are), not prespective (telling us how things should be)
(T/F)
True
Science (psychology) provides answers to questions of morality. (T/F)
False
The belief that all behavior is ultimately determined by our genetics and our brain function.
Monism
The belief that there is are at least two aspects of our nature.
Dualism
The brain is made up of cells called
Neurons
Match each part of the brain cell with its function.
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
Match the method with a description.
Observation - leads to description
Correlation - leads to prediction
Experimentation - discerns cause and effect
A survey will typically be more accurate and reliable than a naturalistic observation. (T/F)
False
When ice cream sales go up, drowning rates also tend to rise. This is an example of causation. (T/F)
False
Correlation proves causation. (T/F)
False
