Psychology Unit 1 Test

What is psychology? 

• The study of behavior. 
• The study of mental processes.
• The study of the mind.
• All of the above. 

Psychologists study human _______________________ by observing and measuring how people act. 

• behavior
• natural
• bilogy
• none of the above

Researchers use psychological constructs to describe things that cannot be seen, touched, or measured directly. 

• True
• False

a statement that attempts to explain why something is the way it is and happens the way it does

• construct

• hypothesis

• law

• theory

Cognitive activities are mental processes, such as dreams, perceptions, thoughts, and memories

• True

• False

Psychology is closely related to what other field of study?

• English

• Philosophy

• Botany

• Oncology

Sigmund Freud is associated with what approach to therapy and treating patients?

• Psychoanalysis

• Behavior Therapy

• Electric Shock Therapy

• None of the Above

Psychologists / Researchers must use the scientific method when they are conducting research.

• True

• False

The national collection of researchers and professionals who educate others about psychology and review research is known as the _________.

• American Psychological Association

• Therapist Collective

• World Psychology Conference

• Psychedelics

Explored the concept that the brain and the body were separate but communicated with each other. 

• Wundt
• Descartes
• Artistotle
• Bruner