Psychology Branches and Subfields

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.

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

• clinical psychology

• introspection

• spaced practice

• self-actualization

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

Which subfield of psychology is the scientific study of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another?

• educational
• social
• human factors
• counseling

Who is known as the "Father of Psychology?"

• Sigmund Freud
• Wilhelm Wundt
• William James
• John Locke

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

• personality psychology
• biological psychology
• clinical psychology
• developmental psychology

Which type of psychologist would most likely study a subject group from kindergarten to adulthood?

• Human-Factors
• Clinical
• Neuro
• Developmental

Carrie is struggling to balance her school, home, and social lives.  What type of psychologist would she go to for help?

• Clinical
• Counseling
• Cognitive
• Human Factors