WorksheetsIntro to psych
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 8mins
Psychology is most accurately defined as the ________.
study of people through description and analysis of past events and artifacts
study of people in terms of large-scale social forces and with a focus on groups rather than individuals
scientific study of thought and behavior
scientific study of human culture and origins
Dr. Hughes conducts laboratory studies of the thought processes involved in problem solving. Which of the following types of psychologists is she most likely to be?
A cognitive psychologist
An evolutionary psychologist
An educational psychologist
A social psychologist
Which of the following questions is most likely to be discussed by a cognitive psychologist?
How do people visualize objects in their minds?
How does the presence of other people change an individual's thoughts, feelings, or perceptions?
Why are we attracted to particular kinds of people?
How does parent-infant bonding affect adult relationships?
Developmental psychology can be best described as the study of ________.
how we perceive information, how we learn and remember, how we acquire and use language, and how we solve problems
the links among brain, mind, and behavior
the relationship between bodily systems and chemicals and their relationship to behavior and thought
how thought and behavior change and show stability across the life span
Which of the following studies is most likely to be conducted by Cathy, who is majoring in biological psychology, for her honors thesis?
The social origins of major depressive disorders
The extent to which childhood peer experiences influence adult behavior
The relationship between the neurotransmitter serotonin and happiness
A computer model of humans' deductive reasoning processes
Personality psychology can be best defined as the study of ________.
how the real or imagined presence of others influences thought, feeling, and behavior
the relationship between bodily systems and chemicals and their relationship to behavior and thought
the treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders
what makes people unique as well as the consistencies in people's behavior across time and situations
Giovanni conducts research on prejudice and racism to understand how people of one group perceive and treat people in other groups. This indicates that Giovanni is most likely a student of ________.
clinical psychology
social psychology
cognitive psychology
personality psychology
Clinical psychology can be best defined as the study of
how the real or imagined presence of others influences thought, feeling, and behavior
the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and ways to promote psychological health
how thought and behavior change and show stability across the life span
what makes people unique as well as the consistencies in people's behavior across time and situations
Which of the following is most likely to be the focus of educational psychology?
The relationship between bodily systems and chemicals and their relationship to behavior and thought
The role of psychological factors in the physical health and illness of students
The changes in our emotional skills that take place as we age
The effectiveness of particular teaching techniques
The industrial side of industrial/organizational psychology ________.
involves matching employees to their jobs and uses psychological principles and methods to select employees and evaluate job performance
aims to increase productivity and satisfaction of workers by considering how the work environment and management styles influence worker motivation, satisfaction, and productivity
develops treatments for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders
explores how thought and behavior change and show stability across the life span
Norman is asked to evaluate and provide evidence against allegations of child abuse. This indicates that Norman is most likely a ________.
behavioral neuroscientist
cognitive psychologist
counseling psychologist
forensic psychologist
