Psych 1 - Unit 1 -

This approach assumes our behavior and personality are largely influenced by content in what is referred to as the unconscious.

• Psychodynamic

• Behaviorist

• Cognitive

• Sociocultural

• Biological

Which of the following is the best definition of the science of psychology?

• Humanistic study of emotions and feelings

• Sociological study of individual and group dynamics

• Scientific study of behavior and mental processes

• Study of supernatural phenomena

• Study of evolutionary and biological traits over time

Which modern perspective of psychology would be most concerned with helping people reach their goals and their full potential?

• Humanistic

• Cognitive

• Psychoanalytic

• Behavioral

Which perspective in psychology would be most concerned with understanding how humans learn and form memories?

• psychoanalytic

• behavioral

• cognitive

• biological

Brandon wants to teach his dog how to sit. He rewards his dog with a treat when it sits on command. In rewarding the desired behavior, Brandon is demonstrating principles of _________________.

• Psychoanalytic

• Behavioral

• Cognitive

• Sociocultural

Understanding how neurotransmitters, chemicals, and other areas of the brain affect behavior is a key feature of _____________ perspective.

• Psychoanalytic

• Behavioral

• Biological

• Cognitive

This method of research focuses on observing humans without interacting with them.

• Case Study

• Naturalistic Observation

• Longitudinal Study

• Survey

• Cross-Sectional Study

What is an independent variable?

• The variable that changes

• The variable that is measured

• The variable that is given to the control group

• None of these

What must psychologists obtain from participants before they can start an experiment?

• Money

• Time

• Consent

• Information

Behavior is motivated by forces that individuals may not be aware of or understand.

• Humanistic

• Cognitive

• Behavioral

• Biological

• Psychodynamic