Introduction to Psychology

Psychology is defined as:

• the study of behavior and mental processes
• the study of behavior
• the scientific study of behavior and mental processes
• the science of behavior and consequences

Who is the founder of psychoanalysis?

• William James

• Sigmund Freud

• John Watson

• Carl Rogers

Who is the founder of structuralism?

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Carl Rogers

• William James

• John Watson

These are the goals of psychology except

• To describe

• To explain

• To Learn

• To Predict

Which professional specialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of people with psychological disorders?

• personality psychology

• biological psychology

• clinical psychology

• developmental psychology

The branch of psychology that looks at the physical and biological bases of behavior.

• Behaviorism

• Biological

• Humanism

• Cognitive

One of the most famous of the humanistic psychologists, he came up with the idea of self-actualization.

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Sigmund Freud

• Cameron Rogers

• Abraham Maslow

A major branch of psychology that relies on a study of the role of the unconscious in influencing our behavior as well as the importance of early childhood.

• Psychoanalysis

• Humanistic analysis

• Cognitive analysis

• Biological analysis

The branch of psychology that only deals with behavior that can be observed and measured.

• Cognitive

• Biological

• Behavioral

• Humanistic

Which sub-field in Psychology, is most concerned with studying behavior in the workplace and how to keep workers productive and happy?

• Clinical

• Social

• Industrial

• School