Psychology 1301 chapter 1 review discovering psychology textbook

Psychology is best defined as the:

• Study of the mind

• Study of behavior

• Scientific study of behavior and mental processes

• Treatment of mental disorders

Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary goals of psychology?

• Description

• Explanation

• Prediction

• Manipulation

The early school of psychology that emphasized the study of conscious experiences was:

• Behaviorism

• Psychoanalysis

• Structuralism

• Functionalism

Who is considered the "father of psychology"?

• Sigmund Freud

• Wilhelm Wundt

• John B. Watson

• B.F. Skinner

The approach to psychology that emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes and early childhood experiences is:

• Behaviorism

• Psychoanalysis

• Humanistic psychology

• Cognitive psychology

The perspective that focuses on how people perceive, process, and remember information is:

• Evolutionary psychology

• Cognitive psychology

• Sociocultural psychology

• Biopsychology

The scientific method involves all of the following steps EXCEPT:

• Forming a hypothesis

• Conducting an experiment

• Analyzing data

• Proving a theory

A variable that is manipulated or controlled by the researcher is called a(n):

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Control variable

• Extraneous variable

A research method that involves observing and recording behavior in natural settings is called:

• Case study

• Survey

• Experiment

• Naturalistic observation

A research technique that involves an in-depth study of a single individual or a small group is called a(n):

• Case study

• Survey

• Experiment

• Naturalistic observation