Chapter 1 - Approaches to Psychology

Because of his interest in the basic elements of human experience, Wilhelm Wundt is considered a ______.

• functionalist

• structuralist

• behaviorist

• humanist

Which of the following psychologists would be considered a behaviorist?

• William James

• B. F. Skinner

• Kurt Koffka

• Sir Francis Galton

Specialists in developmental psychology study ______.

• topics related to teaching children and young adults

• changes that occur throughout life

• the effects of the environment on people

• methods to boost production

Which processes are normal physical activities?

• physiological

• cognitive

• empirical

• behavioral

The use of experimental and mathematical techniques to formulate and test hypotheses is known as ______.

• insight

• introspection

• psychology

• the scientific method

In what way is psychology related to the natural sciences?

• It explores the influences of society on individuals and their behavior.

• It explores the influences of society on group behavior.

• It explores biological explanations for human behavior.

• It proved that human behavior is the result of biology.

The French philosopher Descartes proposed that ______.

• the mind and body are separate and distinct

• the mind and the body are linked

• cells are the building blocks of life

• the human mind should be studied by modeling research on the natural sciences

Which of the following is credited with pioneering the psychoanalytic approach to psychology?

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Sir Francis Galton

• Sigmund Freud

• William James

The concept of conditioning is most closely associated with which approach to psychology?

• psychoanalysis

• behaviorism

• Gestalt psychology

• sociocultural psychology

Which of the following is most likely to study consumer attitudes?

• clinical psychologist

• social psychologist

• counseling psychologist

• environmental psychologist