Psychology: History and Approaches

Which approach to psychology studies the link between biological and psychological processes? For example, how do the brain's chemicals influence our thoughts?

• biological

• psychodynamic

• functionalism

• social-cultural

Which approach to psychology focuses on how behavior and thinking vary across different situations and cultures?

• humanistic

• psychodynamic

• social-cultural

• cognitive

Today psychology is best defined as the science of

• mental thoughts.

• unconscious activity.

• behavior.

• behavior and mental processes.

The first psychological laboratory was established by

• Wilhelm Wundt in Germany.

• William James in the U.S.

• Sigmund Freud in Austria.

• John B. Watson in the U.S.

Who was the first woman to be president of the American Psychological Association?

• none of these options. A woman has never been president of the A.P.A.

• Rosalie Rayner

• Dorthea Dix

• Mary Calkins

Which Greek philosopher believed intelligence grows from our experiences?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Locke

• Socrates

The self-reflective observation of one's own sensations and feelings is called

• clinical psychology.

• introspection.

• spaced practice.

• self-actualization.

Dr. Winkle conducts research on the systematic changes in intelligence associated with aging. It is most likely that Dr. Winkle is a _____ psychologist.

• psychodynamic

• social

• developmental

• human factors

The specialist most likely to have a medical degree is a

• counseling psychologist.

• developmental psychologist.

• psychiatrist.

• forensic psychologist.

Which approach to psychology focuses on mental activity, such as how we encode, process, store, and retrieve information?

• behavioral

• cognitive

• evolutionary

• Gestalt