General psychology

Which of these is the most accurate definition of the discipline of psychology

• The science of mental process

• The science of behavior and mental processes

• The science of human behavior and mental processes

• The science of behavior

In the definition of psychology the term mental process refers to _________

• Only animal behavior

• Outward behavior

• Overt actions and reactions

• Internal,covert processes

The goals of psychology are to _____.

• Improve psychological well-being in all individuals from birth until death

• Explore the conscious functions of the human mind

• Described, understand,predict, and control behavior

• Understand, compare, and analyze human behavior

The question ‘’What is happening’’ refers to which of the following goals in psychology?

• Description

• Control

• Prediction

• Explanation

What did Sigmund Freud consider as the key to understanding the nervous disorders he observed?

• Free will

• External consequences

• Unconscious mind

• Brain physiology

The difference between a school psychologist and an educational psychologist is that a school psychologist

• Is more likely to conduct research on effective curricula

• Focuses on how community programs are likely to lead academic achievement

• Has little involvement with students mental health problems

• Is more directly involved with individual students

Which American psychologist is credited with conceptualizing and advancing the perspective of functionalism early in the history of the field?

• Wundt

• Titchener

• Moorehouse

• James

This group of psychologists felt that the goal of the field should be to identify the actual purposes of consciousness and to understand how human awareness contributes to our lives.

• Functionalists

• Gestalists

• Psychoanalysts

• Structuralists

A psychologist with a humanistic approach would state that behavior is driven by

• Gentics

• Instincts

• Choices

• Rewards

Which approach to psychology emphasizes decision making, problem solving, and intelligence?

• Behavioral

• Evolutionary

• Humanist

• Cognitive