Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology

What makes psychology a science?

• Many psychologists have earned advanced college degrees.
• Psychologists may study the brain.
• The methods psychologists use to ask and answer questions.
• Psychologists focus on studying behavior and mental processes.

What type of psychologist is most likely to wonder how the brain scans of someone experiencing an epileptic seizure differ from the scans of someone who has not had a seizure?

• clinical
• health
• developmental
• biological

What type of psychologist is most likely interested in conditions that lead to the greatest conformity?

• developmental
• cognitive
• social
• human-factors

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

• neuropsychologist

• social

• developmental

• forensic

A Psychiatrist is a 

• Therapist 
• Medical Doctor
• A nurse who treats mental illness

The " Nurture" aspect of behavior focuses on

• Genetic traits that shape behavior

• How the Environment after birth influences behavior

• How parenting styles affect behavior

Who studied unconscious and conscious behavior?

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner

• Ivan Pavlov

• John B. Watson

Which branch of psychology would argue that a child who is hungry will not be able concentrate on schoolwork or being good in class?

• Humanistic
• Behavioral
• Socio-Cultural
• Biopsychosocial

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

• Humanistic
• Cognitive
• Industrial-Organization
• Counseling

Who is the founder of psychoanalysis?

• Sigmund Freud
• Abraham Maslow
• Ivan Pavlov
• B.F. Skinner