PSYCH: Chapter 1 Test

Who is often considered the father of experimental psychology?

• Sigmund Freud

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Carl Jung

• B.F. Skinner

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which psychological perspective focuses on observable behaviors only and disregards mental processes?

• Cognitive

• Behavioral

• Humanistic

• Psychoanalytic

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Match the following psychologists with their respective theories:

1. William James

2. B.F. Skinner

3. Carl Rogers/Abraham Maslow

A. Operant Conditioning

B. Functionalism

C. Humanistic Psychology

• 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

• 1-A, 2-B, 3-C

• 1-C, 2-A, 3-B

• 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

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Which of the following best describes the focus of cognitive psychology?

• The study of unconscious processes

• The study of observable behavior

• The study of mental processes such as thinking, memory, and problem-solving

• The study of social interactions

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Explain how the humanistic perspective differs from the psychoanalytic perspective (Freud) in psychology.

• Humanistic perspective focuses on unconscious motives, while psychoanalytic perspective focuses on conscious experiences.

• Humanistic perspective emphasizes free will and personal growth, while psychoanalytic perspective emphasizes unconscious motives and early childhood experiences.

• Humanistic perspective is based on observable behavior, while psychoanalytic perspective is based on mental processes.

• Humanistic perspective uses scientific methods, while psychoanalytic perspective uses introspection.

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Which psychological theory is associated with the concept of "self-actualization"?

• Behaviorism

• Psychoanalysis

• Humanistic Psychology

• Cognitive Psychology

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Describe the main idea behind B.F. Skinner's theory of operant conditioning.

• Behavior is influenced by unconscious desires and conflicts.

• Behavior is learned through associations between stimuli.

• Behavior is shaped and maintained by its consequences, such as rewards and punishments.

• Behavior is a result of cognitive processes and problem-solving.

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Which of the following psychologists is known for their work on classical conditioning?

• John Watson

• Ivan Pavlov

• Albert Bandura

• Jean Piaget

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Analyze the impact of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory on modern psychology.

• It has been completely discredited and has no influence on modern psychology.

• It introduced the idea of the unconscious mind, which has influenced various therapeutic techniques and theories.

• It is the only theory used in modern psychological practice.

• It focuses solely on observable behavior and has influenced behaviorism.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Compare and contrast the cognitive and behavioral perspectives in psychology.

• Both perspectives focus on observable behavior and disregard mental processes.

• Cognitive perspective focuses on mental processes, while behavioral perspective focuses on observable behavior.

• Both perspectives emphasize the role of unconscious motives in behavior.

• Cognitive perspective uses introspection, while behavioral perspective uses scientific methods.

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