Psychology Test 1

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This first test will cover the first packet of lecture materials

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1.

Gestalt is a word that means
- A.
  
  Configuration
- B.
  
  Cooperation
- C.
  
  Contemplation
- D.
  
  Constitution
- E.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Configuration
2.

The psychoanalytic approach to psychology was developed by
- A.
  
  Rogers
- B.
  
  Freud
- C.
  
  Locke
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Freud
3.

This theorist defined psychology as the "science of life."
- A.
  
  Maslow
- B.
  
  Watson
- C.
  
  Wundt
- D.
  
  James
- E.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
D. James
4.

The roots of psychology are found in
- A.
  
  Anthropology and physiology
- B.
  
  Philosophy and science
- C.
  
  Sociology and anthropology
- D.
  
  Biology and physiology
- E.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Philosophy and science
5.

This philosopher is associated with empiricism
- A.
  
  Descartes
- B.
  
  Darwin
- C.
  
  Locke
- D.
  
  Wertheimer
- E.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Locke
6.

Which of the following is not a basic ethical guideline for psychological researchers?
- A.
  
  Ensuring that participation is voluntary
- B.
  
  Proviiding results and interpretations to participants
- C.
  
  Using deception only when absolutely necessary
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the above
7.

This theorist believed that his approach to psychology marked the last of three great scientific revolutions against human vanity.
- A.
  
  Wertheimer
- B.
  
  Freud
- C.
  
  Watson
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Freud
8.

The school of thought concerned with analyzing sensations and personal experiences into basic elemenst is known as
- A.
  
  Functionalism
- B.
  
  Behaviorism
- C.
  
  Structuralism
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Structuralism
9.

In an experiment the _______________ group is the group that does not get the _________________ variable
- A.
  
  Experimental/independent
- B.
  
  Control/independent
- C.
  
  Experimental/dependent
- D.
  
  Control/dependent
- E.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Experimental/independent
10.

_________________ is the belief that body and mind comprise separate entities, yet they interact - and because they interact they can both be studied
- A.
  
  Natural selection
- B.
  
  Gestalt
- C.
  
  Interactive dualism
- D.
  
  Humanism
- E.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Interactive dualism

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Psychology Test 1

Gestalt is a word that means

The psychoanalytic approach to psychology was developed by

This theorist defined psychology as the "science of life."

The roots of psychology are found in

This philosopher is associated with empiricism

Which of the following is not a basic ethical guideline for psychological researchers?

This theorist believed that his approach to psychology marked the last of three great scientific revolutions against human vanity.

The school of thought concerned with analyzing sensations and personal experiences into basic elemenst is known as

In an experiment the _______________ group is the group that does not get the _________________ variable

_________________ is the belief that body and mind comprise separate entities, yet they interact - and because they interact they can both be studied

In an experiment the _ group is the group that does not get the ___ variable