PSYC 111 final

Lena is studying how stress impacts both heart rate and decision-making. Which best describes her area of study in psychology?

• The analysis of unconscious motives

• The scientific study of behavior and the mind

• The practice of diagnosing mental illness

• The development of medication for anxiety

During an experiment, a researcher measures how often a student checks their phone during a lecture. What is the researcher observing?

• Internal cognition

• Overt behavior

• Implicit learning

• Mental representation

Dr. Rios works in a hospital, providing therapy to individuals diagnosed with PTSD. He has a PhD but does not prescribe medication. What kind of psychologist is he?

• Clinical psychologist

• Psychiatrist

• Cognitive psychologist

• Counseling psychologist

Emma helps college students struggling with anxiety during finals but doesn’t treat mental disorders. She likely works in student services. What is her role?

• Psychiatrist

• Clinical psychologist

• Counseling psychologist

• Applied behavior analyst

A patient with bipolar disorder receives both therapy and a prescription for lithium. The professional managing this care is most likely a:

• Clinical psychologist

• Psychiatrist

• Research psychologist

• Cognitive scientist

To improve employee satisfaction, Marcus redesigns the break room based on research on environmental psychology. His role is best described as:

• Applied psychologist

• Research psychologist

• Developmental psychologist

• Structuralist

Dr. Tan studies how working memory is affected by background noise. She publishes her findings in academic journals. She is most likely a _____ psychologist.

Which of the following reflects an empiricist view of learning?

• Intelligence is predetermined by genetics.

• Experience shapes all knowledge through the senses.

• People are born with innate understanding.

• Thought is shaped by unconscious conflict.

A psychologist argues that anxiety is mostly caused by a person’s early environment and upbringing. This position supports:

• The nature side of the debate

• The nurture side of the debate

• A biological explanation

• Structuralist theory

A researcher presents subjects with different scents and asks them to describe how each one feels emotionally. This best reflects:

• Structuralism

• Functionalism

• Behaviorism

• Cognitive neuroscience