chap 1

Psychological science primarily focuses on the study of:

• Observable actions

• The brain, behavior, and mental activity

• Human culture and society

• The subconscious mind

Critical thinking in psychology is best described as:

• Trusting one's intuition

• Systematic evaluation of information using evidence

• Accepting research findings without question

• Arguing against every claim

Which of the following is NOT an example of mental activity?

• Perceptions

• Thoughts

• Reflexes

• Memories

The nature/nurture debate addresses:

• How humans differ from animals

• Whether psychological traits are biological or acquired

• The role of culture in development

• Differences in gender behavior

The mind/body problem refers to:

• Whether thoughts are related to emotional behavior

• Whether the mind and body are separate or the same

• The connection between personality and intelligence

• Whether dreams have any scientific basis

Descartes’ dualism suggests that:

• The brain and heart control behavior

• The mind and body are separate but intertwined

• Psychological traits are determined by genetics

Wilhelm Wundt is best known for:

• Establishing the first psychology laboratory

• Developing psychoanalysis

• Advocating for behaviorism

• Studying animal psychology

Introspection refers to:

• Observing other people's behavior

• Examining one's own conscious thoughts and feelings

• Analyzing group behavior

• Studying brain activity with technology

Edward Titchener’s structuralism focused on:

• The functions of the brain

• Breaking down mental processes into basic components

• Observing social interactions

• Analyzing the impact of culture

Functionalism, as proposed by William James, is concerned with:

• Understanding how consciousness helps humans adapt

• The structure of the brain

• The impact of dreams on mental health

• How to modify behavior