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WorksheetsIntro to Psych- Basics
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 42mins
Contemporary (modern) psychology is best defined as the scientific study (science) of:
conscious and unconscious mental activity
observable responses to the environment
observable behavior and mental processes
thoughts, feelings, and perceptions
Who studied unconscious and conscious behavior?
Sigmund Freud
B.F. Skinner
Ivan Pavlov
John B. Watson
Who is the founder of psychoanalysis?
Sigmund Freud
Abraham Maslow
Ivan Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
Which perspective believed psychology should only study observable and objectively described acts?
Humanistic
Behaviorism
Functionalism
Structuralism
Which perspective believed psychology should emphasize the potential for growth of each human being and an individual’s freedom to make their own decisions?
Biological
Humanistic
Psychodynamic
Behavioral
The scientific study of behavior and mental processes is
psychology
biology
morality
physiology
In 1879, in Leipzig, Germany, the first psychological laboratory was overseen by ______________.
William James
William Tell
Wilhelm Wundt
Sigmund Freud
Considered to be the 'father of Psychology'
Descartes
Wundt
Freud
Klein
The goals of Psychology are
to study mental processing and behavior.
Describe, explain, predict and control human behavior/mental processing.
similar to the goals of sociology and other humanities courses.
best described in chapter two of our textbook.
Who is considered the father of American Psychology?
Maslow
Freud
Wundt
James
The vast majority of psychologists study
learning only
memory and learning
everyday behaviors and feelings
abnormal behaviors and feelings
This individual was responsible for accidentally discovering classical conditioning.
Maslow
Pavlov
Watson
Wundt
Psychologists are empirical in their methods.
True
False
A method of research in which a problem is identified, relevant data are gathered, a hypothesis is
formulated from these data, and the hypothesis is empirically tested.
norm
scientific method
cognitive
The term that means of or pertaining to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning,
norm
physiological
cognitive
The largest organization of psychologists in the U.S. is
United Psychologists
American Psychiatrists Association
American Psychological Association
Anonymous Psychological Group
Psychologists who use the basic knowledge of psychology to work in helping people, organizations and communities reference this type of science.
Applied Science
Basic Science
Psychiatrists
Medical Doctors
Psychologists who teach and conduct research on the biological basis of behavior focus on this type of science.
Basic Science
Applied Science
Sociology
Industrial Science
Physiological means
a standard of behavior in society
the scientific study of mental processes and human behavior
consistent with the normal functioning of an organism
a method of research
The study of mental illness, emotional disturbance, and abnormal behavior.
sociology
anthropology
government
psychiatry
A standard of behavior or informal social rules in society.
morals
ethics
religion
norms
A medical doctor who studies mental illness, emotional disturbance, and abnormal behavior.
psychologist
sociologist
scientist
psychiatrist
Knowledge acquired through observation is known as
empiricism
philosophy
experience
morality
This man introduced and established the APA.
Hull
Freud
Watson
Skinner
