Quiz on Classifying Psychology

How can psychology be classified?

• Only as an applied science

• Only under major theoretical principles

• In a variety of ways

• Only as a pure science

What is regarded as pure science in psychology?

• Researching individual experiences

• Researching social problems

• Researching basic principles

• Researching practical applications

What does applied psychology focus on?

• Studying animal behavior

• Analyzing cognitive processes

• Solving social or organizational problems

• Researching basic principles

Which approach analyzes biological and cognitive processes?

• Humanistic approach

• Cognitive approach

• Process approach

• Person approach

What do behaviourists believe influences human behavior?

• Internal feelings

• Environmental factors

• Cognitive processes

• Unconscious drives

Who popularized humanistic theory in the 1960s?

• Gergen

• Freud

• Maslow

• Skinner

What does cognitive psychology combine with subjective reporting?

• Behavioral analysis

• Analyzing mental processes

• Social context

• Emotional responses

Which field of psychology focuses on educational development?

• Biopsychology

• Developmental psychology

• Clinical psychology

• Forensic psychology

What is a key characteristic of the person approach?

• Focus on biological processes

• Focus on environmental influences

• Focus on laboratory research

• Focus on individual experiences

What is the main function of theoretical research in psychology?

• To solve organizational problems

• To expand knowledge and lay foundations

• To apply theories in practice

• To analyze animal behavior