Psychology Chapter 1

What is the primary focus of psychology?

• The study of supernatural phenomena

• The study of human anatomy

• The scientific study of behavior and mental processes

• The analysis of historical events

Which of the following is an example of behavior?

• Dreaming

• Problem-solving

• Thinking

• Walking

Which of the following is an example of a mental process?

• Eating

• Running

• Problem-solving

• Talking

What is the first goal of psychology?

• Explain

• Predict

• Describe

• Control

A psychologist studying why some people develop phobias while others do not is working on which goal of psychology?

• Describe

• Explain

• Predict

• Control

If a psychologist wants to determine when a behavior is likely to occur again, which goal are they focusing on?

• Describe

• Explain

• Predict

• Control

Developing a new study method to help students improve their test scores is an example of which goal of psychology?

• Describe

• Explain

• Predict

• Control

Which perspective studies how the brain, nervous system, and genetics influence behavior?

• Behavioral

• Biological

• Cognitive

• Humanistic

Rewarding students for good grades to encourage studying is an example of which psychological perspective?

• Psychoanalytic

• Humanistic

• Behavioral

• Cognitive

The cognitive perspective focuses on:

• Early childhood experiences

• Free will and personal growth

• How people think, learn, and remember information

• The role of genetics in personality