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 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

Which of the following subfields of psychology conducts applied research?

• developmental
• social
• personality
• clinical

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

• educational
• social
• human factors
• counseling

Which perspective would focus on the extent to which different styles of parenting are encouraged among various ethnic communities?

• cognitive
• psychodynamic
• social-cultural
• biological