Which of the following perspectives focuses on the biological bases of universal mental characteristics?
U1 Psychology:Field of Psychology Today Q2

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
humanistic
behavioral
psychodynamic
evolutionary
Answer explanation
Evolutionary Psychology - focuses on the biological bases for universal mental characteristics, such as why we lie, how attractiveness influences mate selection, the universality of fear, and why we enjoy things like music and dance
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which perspective offers the best explanation for schizophrenia?
psychodynamic
behavioral
biopsychological
humanistic
Answer explanation
biopsychological perspective perspective that attributes human and animal behavior to biological events occurring in the body, such as genetic influences, hormones, and the activity of the nervous system. Furthermore - Some of the topics researched by biopsychologists include sleep, emotions, aggression, sexual behavior, and learning and memory—as well as disorders. While disorders may have multiple causes (family issues, stress, or trauma, for example), research in biopsychology points clearly to biological factors as one of those causes.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Wesley has learned that if he cries with his mother in public, she will often get him a new toy or a piece of candy so as to quiet him. Which of the following perspectives explains Wesley’s behavior?
psychodynamic
cognitive
behavioral
biopsychological
Answer explanation
In this theory, behavioral responses that are followed by pleasurable consequences are strengthened, or reinforced. For example, a child who cries and is rewarded by getting his mother’s attention will cry again in the future. (BF Skinner and you can get more info in Unit 5.)
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which perspective would a researcher be taking if she were studying a client’s early childhood experiences and his resulting development of self?
psychodynamic
cognitive
behavioral
evolutionary
Answer explanation
psychodynamic perspective - This is the modern version of psychoanalysis that is more focused on the development of a sense of self and the discovery of motivations behind a person’s behavior other than sexual motivations
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following professionals in psychology has a doctoral degree but it is not in medicine?
psychiatrist
psychiatric nurse
psychiatric social worker
psychologist
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If Dr. Swasey is like most psychologists, where does she probably work?
university/college
self-employed
federal government
state or local government
Answer explanation
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