History of Psychology Text and Questions

Who did Eros end up falling in love with?

• Aphrodite

• Psyche

• Zeus

• Hades

Why did Psyche attract the jealousy of Aphrodite in Greek mythology?

• Because she was so beautiful

• Because she was a powerful sorceress

• Because she was a skilled warrior

• Because she was a talented musician

What is psychology derived from?

• Latin word 'psyche'

• Greek word 'psyche'

• French word 'psyche'

• German word 'psyche'

What did Psyche symbolize after completing impossible tasks to reunite with Eros?

• The triumph of the human soul

• The power of love

• The beauty of nature

• The strength of the mind

Why is psychology one of the most popular majors on college campuses in the United States?

• It offers a wide range of career opportunities

• It is an easy major to complete

• It is a relatively new field of study

• It is the most financially rewarding major

What do psychology students understand about behavior?

• Simple factors

• Complex factors

• External factors

• Genetic factors

What do psychology students learn about?

• Mathematics principles

• Physics principles

• Basic principles that guide human thinking and behavior

• Chemistry principles

How does an education in psychology benefit students?

• Developing critical thinking and communication skills

• Improving physical fitness

• Learning advanced mathematics

• Studying ancient history

What was the goal of Wundt's introspection method?

• To observe the structure of the mind

• To study the behavior of animals

• To analyze the physical brain

• To explore the unconscious mind

How did Wundt view psychology?

• As a study of unconscious experience using introspection

• As a study of behavior using observation

• As a study of conscious experience using introspection

• As a study of emotions using surveys