Intro to Psychology

What is psychology? 

• The study of behavior. 
• The study of mental processes.
• The study of the mind.
• All of the above. 

Psychologists are interested in a number of things, such as_________________________.

• How a person grows and matures. 
• Learning, memory, growth and development. 
• What someone has inherited from their parents. 

The goal of psychology is to_______________

• describe and explain behavior.
• understand what influences behavior. 
• predict and control behavior. 
• All of the above. 

What is "pure research"?

• Research a psychologist does on their patients to help them. 
• Research a psychologist does to find a reason for person's behavior. 
• Research a psychologist does to find solutions to a person's problems. 
• All of the above. 

What is "applied research"? 

• Research a psychologist does on their patients to help them. 
• Research a psychologist does to find a reason for person's behavior. 
• Research a psychologist does to find solutions to a person's problems. 
• All of the above. 

Which field of psychology evaluates people with problems, then helps them to resolve those problems and change their self-defeating behavior?

• Clinical psychology
• Counseling psychology
• Educational psychology
• Developmental psychology

Which field of psychology helps people with adjustment problems, but do not have a serious psychological disorder? 

• Clinical psychology
• Counseling psychology
• Developmental psychology
• School psychology

What do school psychologists do?

• They work with school districts, helping them plan their classes and instructional methods. 
• They test students who may have a learning disability in help them get the support they need to learn better. 
• They help students with psychological disorders and other behavioral issues. 

What type of psychologist may you see at a trial for a  criminal?

• A criminal psychologist
• A counseling psychologist
• A forensic psychologist 
• A clinical psychologist 

Do all psychologists conduct research? 

• Yes
• No