Psychology- Chapter 1 Quiz

What is the main reason psychologists are skeptical about claims and arguments?

• They rely on persuasive arguments.

• They trust authority figures.

• They insist on seeing evidence.

• They believe in cosmic rays.

What is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes called?

• Astrology

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Anthropology

What is the main idea of psychology as a science?

• To entertain people with interesting stories

• To explain and control behavior and mental processes

• To create new psychological disorders

• To promote self-help books

What are cognitive activities?

• Physical actions

• Mental processes

• Chemical reactions

• Biological functions

What is an example of a psychological construct?

• Heart rate

• Blood pressure

• Anxiety

• Digestion

What is one reason to study psychology according to the text?

• To better understand why others act as they do.

• To better understand why you act as you do.

• To learn how to diagnose mental illnesses.

• To memorize psychological theories.

What is a key difference between behavior and cognitive activities?

• Behavior is observable, cognitive activities are not

• Cognitive activities are physical, behavior is mental

• Behavior is always voluntary, cognitive activities are not

• Cognitive activities are always emotional, behavior is not

Which technique is NOT mentioned as a neuroimaging method in the text?

• Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

• Computed Tomography (CT)

• Electroencephalography (EEG)

What do school psychologists typically help students with?

• Career counseling

• Learning problems

• Designing school curriculums

• Studying lifespan changes

Which type of psychologist is concerned with instructional methods and course planning?

• Counseling psychologists

• School psychologists

• Educational psychologists

• Developmental psychologists