ITP QUIZ #1: Chapter One, The Nature of Psychology

Which of the following is the best definition of psychology?

• The study of mental illness

• The study of the mind and behavior

• The study of the brain's structure

• The study of human culture

Who is considered the father of psychology?

• Sigmund Freud

• John B. Watson

• Wilhelm Wundt

• B.F. Skinner

In what year was the first psychology laboratory established?

• 1879

• 1890

• 1905

• 1920

Which of the following perspectives focuses on observable behavior rather than mental processes?

• Psychodynamic

• Cognitive

• Behavioral

• Humanistic

Which of the following is NOT a goal of psychology?

• To describe behavior

• To predict behavior

• To control behavior

• To prescribe medication

The humanistic perspective in psychology emphasizes:

• The role of unconscious motives

• The potential for personal growth

• The influence of genetics on behavior

• The study of animals

The concept of 'tabula rasa' or 'blank slate' is associated with which early philosopher?

• René Descartes

• John Locke

• Plato

• Immanuel Kant

Which method involves observing subjects in their natural environment without intervention?

• Survey

• Case study

• Experiment

• Naturalistic observation

It is the act of informing participants in an experiment where deception happened.

• Informed Consent

• Debriefing

Which term refers to the scientific study of how people perceive, think, and solve problems?

• Psychometrics

• Developmental psychology

• Cognitive psychology

• Evolutionary psychology