U1: Psychology Ethics & Careers Quiz

How do ethical considerations for research involving animals differ from those involving humans?

• Animals cannot be used in psychological research under any circumstances.

• There are no ethical guidelines for animal research in psychology.

• Researchers are not required to minimize harm to animals.

• Animal research must follow guidelines that ensure humane treatment and justify the study's potential benefits.

Which of the following is NOT one of the main ethical guidelines outlined by the APA for research with human participants?

• Researchers must ensure confidentiality of participants' data.

• Researchers must obtain informed consent from participants.

• Researchers must prioritize financial compensation over participant well-being.

• Participants must be allowed to withdraw from the study at any time.

Which subfield of psychology focuses on diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders?

• Clinical Psychology

• Industrial-Organizational Psychology

• Developmental Psychology

• Environmental Psychology

What subfield of psychology studies the interactions between individuals and their environments, including the effects of urbanization or nature exposure?

• Forensic Psychology

• School Psychology

• Social Psychologist

• Counseling Psychology

• Environmental Psychology

The majority of psychologists work in which subfield?

• Forensic Psychology

• Industrial-Organizational Psychology

• Developmental Psychology

• School Psychologist

• Clinical Psychology

How is the practice of psychology closely related to the natural sciences?

• Both focus primarily on cultural and artistic exploration.

• Both emphasize philosophical discussions over scientific methods.

• Both rely on observation and experimentation to study behavior.

• Both avoid the use of measurement in research.

What subfield does the majority of psychologists fall under?

• Forensic Psychology

• Developmental Psychology

• Clinical Psychology

• Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Who is considered the first modern psychologist?

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner

• William James

• Wilhelm Wundt

Psychology is closely related to the natural sciences in that it:

• Focuses only on abstract thought and philosophy

• Avoids experiments and relies on opinion

• Conducts experiments, analyzes data, and seeks to predict behavior

• Studies animals only in natural environments

Social psychologists differ from personality psychologists in that they focus on:

• Internal traits that stay constant across situations

• Diagnosing and treating mental illness

• The effects of society and group influence on behavior

• Studying brain structure and chemistry