Intro to Psychology: Human Nature

What does the nature vs. nurture debate focus on?

• The influence of biological and environmental factors on behavior

• The role of psychology in medicine

• The connection between emotions and memory

• The influence of education on intelligence

Which of the following is an example of the nature influence?

• A person learning a second language

• Genetic predisposition to intelligence

• Cultural traditions

• Schooling environment

What does the nurture perspective emphasize?

• Genetics determine all behaviors

• Environment and experiences shape behavior

• Humans have no control over their actions

• Memory influences all decision-making

According to the humanistic perspective, what determines human behavior?

• Unconscious desires

• Social class

• Conscious thoughts and decisions

• Brain chemicals

What does psychoanalysis emphasize in shaping human behavior?

• Observational learning

• Unconscious factors and desires

• Rational decision-making

• Free will

Which concept in Islam helps individuals manage unconscious behaviors?

• Nafs (soul)

• Free-will

• Determinism

• Classical conditioning

How does Islam balance conscious and unconscious influences on behavior?

• By focusing solely on scientific explanations

• By ignoring environmental influences

• By acknowledging faith (Iman) as a moderating factor

• By eliminating the role of choice

Which perspective focuses on directly observable behavior?

• Behaviorism

• Psychoanalysis

• Cognitive psychology

• Humanistic psychology

The study of thought processes, problem-solving, and memory falls under which psychological perspective?

• Behavioral

• Cognitive

• Social

• Psychodynamic

How does Islam integrate both observable behavior and mental processes?

• By focusing only on human reasoning

• By disregarding external influences

• By emphasizing actions (behavior) and faith (beliefs)

• By promoting strict scientific perspectives