Psych Unit 1

Which of the following perspectives is most likely to address how the encoding, storing, and retrieval of information might alter our thoughts?

• Behavioral
• Humanistic
• Cognitive
• Biological

A humanistic psychologist working with some poets might ask which of the following questions?

• How can we get them to reach their highest potential?
• How did their childhood experience impact their current writings?
• How do society's attitudes affect their writing topics?
• How do their brains differ from those of other successful people?

The unconscious mind influences everything we do.

• Biological perspective
• Behavioral perspective
• Cognitive perspective
• Psychodynamic perspective

If a child is behaving poorly, it is likely because this behavior has been rewarded somehow.

• Social-cultural perspective
• Behavioral perspective
• Biological perspective
• Psychodynamic perspective

Anxiety is the result of repressed traumatic childhood experiences.

• Psychodymanic perspective
• Cognitive perspective
• Behavioral perspective
• Biological perspective

An imbalance of hormones can contribute to aggressive behavior.

• Biological perspective
• Psychodynamic perspective
• Humanistic perspective
• Cognitive perspective

Fears are learned and can be unlearned.

• Behavioral perspective
• Social-cultural perspective
• Psychodynamic perspective
• Humanistic perspective

Teachers will get students to study more by offering extra credit.

• Humanistic perspective
• Social-cultural perspective
• Behavioral perspective
• Cognitive perspective

"Change your thoughts, change your life."

• Behavioral perspective
• Cognitive perspective
• Biological perspective
• Psychodynamic perspective

Exercising increases endorphins in the brain, thus improving mood.

• Cognitive perspective
• Biological perspective
• Humanistic perspective
• Psychodynamic perspective