Question 1

Briefly summarize the basic tenets of evolutionary psychology.

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The central premise of the evo...

Question 2

Which of the following is good advice for getting more out of class lectures?

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A)   concentrate on writing down the definitions of terms
B)   read along in the text as the instructor is lecturing
C)   read the relevant pages in the text before the lecture
D)   avoid interrupting the instructor by asking questionsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Psychologists refer to the use of cognitive skills and strategies that increase the probability of a desirable outcome as

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A)   skepticism.
B)   scientific thinking.
C)   critical thinking.
D)   empiricism.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

The text's unifying theme that "psychology is empirical" implies that psychologists base their conclusions on

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A)   logical reasoning.
B)   speculation.
C)   direct observations.
D)   common sense.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT good advice for developing sound study habits?

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A)   Spread out your studying over a period of time.
B)   Allow time for study breaks.
C)   Try to tackle simple, routine tasks first, saving larger tasks for later.
D)   Find a place to study where distractions are likely to be minimal.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following professionals receive general training in medicine and receive an M.D. (medical doctor)  degree?

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A)   psychiatrists only
B)   clinical psychologists only
C)   counseling psychologists only
D)   psychiatrists and clinical psychologistsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Briefly discuss and contrast the five schools of psychological thought that were developed after Freud's psychodynamic theory.

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Behaviorism¾focuses on observable events...

Question 8

How is psychology defined today?

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Psychology is the science that studies b...

Question 9

Advocates of the ____________________ perspective maintain that much of human and animal behavior can be explained in terms of the bodily structures and biochemical processes that allow organisms to behave.

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The answer of Advocates of the ____________________ perspective maintain that...

Question 10

You should study in different locations in a rotation; this will help you maintain your concentration by providing variety.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Developmental psychologists generally focus on the study of interpersonal behavior and the role that social forces take in governing behavior.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The fact that trends, issues and values in society have influenced psychology's evolution, illustrates that psychology develops in a(n) ____________________ context.

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The answer of The fact that trends, issues and values...

Question 13

Based on empirical studies, which of the following students would you expect to have the poorest attendance during the semester?

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A)   Tom who earned an A-
B)   Sue who earned a B
C)   Ashley who earned a C+
D)   Steve who earned a D-E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Examining behavior in terms of its adaptive value for a given species over a number of generations is consistent with the ____________________ approach to psychology.

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The answer of Examining behavior in terms of its adaptive...

Question 15

Which of the following is MOST likely to help you get more out of lectures?

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A)   skipping lectures on topics you find confusing; instead, relying exclusively on the text
B)   trying to write down everything the lecturer says
C)   avoiding the temptation to anticipate what the lecturer will say next
D)   paying attention to clues about what is most importantE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

According to research findings, which of the following is MOST likely to be associated with poor grades?

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A)   being absent from class
B)   rewarding yourself for studying
C)   overlearning the material
D)   changing answers on a multiple-choice testE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

When we say that psychology is ____________________, we refer to the fact that its conclusions are based on direct observation rather than on reasoning and speculation.

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The answer of When we say that psychology is ____________________,...

Question 18

Compare and contrast the research interests of a developmental psychologist, a physiological psychologist, a social psychologist and a cognitive psychologist on the topic of love.

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Developmental psychologists look at huma...

Question 19

____________________, meaning soul and ____________________, referring to the study of a subject are the two Greek roots that were put together to define this discipline.

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The answer of ____________________, meaning soul and ____________________, referring to...

Question 20

In criticizing the structuralists' reliance on the method of introspection, William James argued that two people could view the same stimulus quite differently. James's argument illustrates which of the textbook's unifying themes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
B)   Psychology is empirical.
C)   Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior.
D)   Our experience of the world is highly subjective.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 2: The Evolution of Psychology Part 2

____________________, meaning soul and ____________________, referring to the study of a subject are the two Greek roots that were put together to define this discipline.

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You should study in different locations in a rotation; this will help you maintain your concentration by providing variety.

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Based on empirical studies, which of the following students would you expect to have the poorest attendance during the semester?

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In criticizing the structuralists' reliance on the method of introspection, William James argued that two people could view the same stimulus quite differently. James's argument illustrates which of the textbook's unifying themes?

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Briefly discuss and contrast the five schools of psychological thought that were developed after Freud's psychodynamic theory.

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The fact that trends, issues and values in society have influenced psychology's evolution, illustrates that psychology develops in a(n) ____________________ context.

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Which of the following is good advice for getting more out of class lectures?

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Which of the following is MOST likely to help you get more out of lectures?

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When we say that psychology is ____________________, we refer to the fact that its conclusions are based on direct observation rather than on reasoning and speculation.

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According to research findings, which of the following is MOST likely to be associated with poor grades?

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Which of the following professionals receive general training in medicine and receive an M.D. (medical doctor) degree?

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Developmental psychologists generally focus on the study of interpersonal behavior and the role that social forces take in governing behavior.

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How is psychology defined today?

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Compare and contrast the research interests of a developmental psychologist, a physiological psychologist, a social psychologist and a cognitive psychologist on the topic of love.

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Which of the following is NOT good advice for developing sound study habits?

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Advocates of the ____________________ perspective maintain that much of human and animal behavior can be explained in terms of the bodily structures and biochemical processes that allow organisms to behave.

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Examining behavior in terms of its adaptive value for a given species over a number of generations is consistent with the ____________________ approach to psychology.

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Briefly summarize the basic tenets of evolutionary psychology.

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