PSYCH review 2

How did Wundt's introspection differ from casual observation?

• It was based on personal anecdotes

• It was highly structured and controlled

• It was based on untrained participants

• It focused on unconscious thoughts

How does developmental psychology differ from traditional psychology?

• It focuses solely on environmental factors that influence behavior.

• It dismisses the role of genetics in behavior.

• It views the mind as evolved programs rather than a blank slate.

• It emphasizes the importance of cultural learning exclusively.

What is operant conditioning primarily based on?

• The idea that behavior can be modified by consequences

• The idea that behavior is random

• The idea that behavior is inherited

• The idea that behavior is influenced solely by genetics

What was a significant criticism of Freud's theories?

• Overemphasis on scientific rigor.

• Lack of empirical evidence.

• Neglect of childhood experiences.

• Focus on cognitive processes.

According to Plato, how is true knowledge attained?

• Understanding the physical structure of the brain.

• Through empirical scientific methods.

• By reasoning, contemplating, and accessing the world of forms.

• Through sensory experience and observation.

What does the 'C' in the ABCs of behavior mean?

• Control

• Conditioning

• Consequence

• Causality

What scientific method did Darwin primarily use in his studies?

• Statistical analysis of large data sets.

• Observational and comparative methods.

• Controlled experiments in a laboratory.

• Surveys and interviews.

Aristotle's view on the mind and body can be best described as:

• Empirical, where the mind is formed through sensory experiences.

• Idealist, focusing on the world of forms.

• Rationalist, where the mind is solely responsible for knowledge.

• Dualist, where the mind and body are separate entities.

What is the best description of a key difference between Descartes and Locke?

• Locke believed in the immortality of the mind while Descartes did not.

• Both Locke and Descartes rejected the concept of dualism.

• Descartes emphasized the role of experience in the formation of the mind, while Locke focused on innate ideas.

• Descartes believed in the separation of the mind while Locke focused on the idea of the mind as a blank slate shaped by experience.

What methods did Freud use to formulate and validate his theory?

• Experimental introspection and measurement of physiological reactions.

• Free association, case studies, and dream analysis.

• Case studies and functional introspection.

• Naturalistic observation and data analysis.