Introduction to Psychology A

Psychology refers to the scientific study of the mind and behavior.

• True

• False

What are the goals of psychological research?

• To entertain, to confuse, to amuse, to distract

• To describe, to explain, to predict, to control, to improve

• To ignore, to overlook, to neglect, to avoid

• To complicate, to mislead, to frustrate, to hinder

Who was the first person to study what would become psychology in 1879.

• Sigmund Freud

• William James

• Wilhelm Wundt

Which of the following schools of thought emerged and are still relevant in psychology today. Select ALL correct answers below.

• Behaviorism

• Humanism

• Cognitive Psychology

• None of these

Humanism is a perspective within psychology that emphasizes the potential for good that is innate to all humans. Abraham Maslow believed that if basic needs necessary for survival (like food, water, and shelter) were met, then higher-level needs (like social needs) would begin to motivate behavior.

• True

• False

Which of the following can prescribe medication?

• Psychologist

• Psychiatrist

• Therapist

Select the highest paying careers in Psychology (select all that apply)

• Psychiatrists

• Industrial-organizational Psychologists

• Neuropsychologists

• Clinical Psychiatrists

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of psychology?

• Improve leadership skills

• Better understand other people

• Being able to get a 100% on every test

• Improve your memory

What is the Scientific Method?

• A scientific way to design a graph.

• 1. A process used by scientists to explore observations and answer questions.

• The study of dinosaurs digesting their food.

• A list of materials for a science experiment.

• 1. A method for designing a product to sell.

Which of the following is NOT the three main categories of psychological research?

• Non Descriptive

• Descriptive

• Correlational

• Experimental