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Intro to Psychology

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Psychology refers to _______________.

a)

controlling behavior and thoughts

b)

the study of the mind and behavior

c)

the study of evolutionary theories

d)

the ability to predict the future

2.

The word PSYCHOLOGY comes from the Greek word “psyche,” which means ALL of the following EXCEPT...

a)

breath

b)

soul

c)

mind

d)

psychic

3.

In the word PSYCHOLOGY, “-ology” refers to _______.

a)

the study of something

b)

a person's best guess

c)

irrational theories

d)

medicine

4.

Psychologists and psychiatrists use a reference manual known as the ________________ (DSM) to diagnose mental and emotional disorders.

a)

Dispense and Suggest Medicine

b)

Dream and Sensory Manual

c)

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

d)

Doctor and Surgical Medicine

5.

The national collection of researchers and professionals who educate others about psychology and review research is known as the _________.

a)

American Psychological Association

b)

Therapist Collective

c)

World Psychology Conference

d)

Psychedelics

6.

TRUE or FALSE: One difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist is that a psychiatrist has a medical degree.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

TRUE or FALSE: Another difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist is that only a psychologist can prescribe medication.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

The focus of a psychologist is to ________ and provide therapy treatment to clients.

a)

teach college courses on Psychology

b)

research the brain and behavior

c)

regulate the dose of medications

d)

write reports and conduct assessments

9.

Class info: before the Zoom meeting, students should log into Google Classroom and complete the Instructional Loom and _______.

a)

complete the Daily Check-In

b)

complete the Padlet discussion

c)

get coffee

d)

take a nap

10.

(Class Info) TRUE or FALSE: a student is ONLY counted present if they attend the Zoom meeting.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE