Pyschology Introduction

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Sadie believes that she is the Queen of England and that the CIA is out to get her. What type of psychologist would be most likely to treat her psychological disorder?

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clinical

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Which subspecialty in psychology focuses on the cognitive differences between a 6-year-old and a 12-year-old?

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developmental

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Who studied unconscious and conscious behavior?

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Sigmund Freud

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Which branch of psychology would argue that a child who is hungry will not be able concentrate on schoolwork or being good in class? Options: Humanistic, Behavioral, Socio-Cultural, Biopsychosocial

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Humanistic

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Which modern psychological perspective focuses on the impact of gender, economic status, peer pressure, and ethnicity on a person's behavior?

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Socio-Cultural

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Disney wants to increase the creativity of its staff. What type of psychologists could help rework their offices to encourage creativity?

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Industrial-Organization

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Who is the founder of psychoanalysis?

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Sigmund Freud

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Which perspective believed psychology should only study observable and objectively described acts? Options: Humanistic, Behaviorism, Functionalism, Structuralism

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Behaviorism

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Which perspective believed psychology should emphasize the potential for growth of each human being and an individual’s freedom to make their own decisions?

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Humanistic

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An imbalance of hormones can contribute to aggressive behavior.

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Biological perspective