Chapter 1 Test Bank

Chapter 01: Mind, Behavior, and Psychological Science

1.0 - Chapter 01 Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following statements is a formal definition of psychology?

a. Psychology is the scientific study of human nature.

b. Psychology is the scientific study of theories and research methods.

c. Psychology is the scientific study of the process of learning and modifying behavioral reflexes.

d. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

e. Psychology is the scientific study of groups of people.

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Topic: What Is Psychology - and What Is It NOT?

Skill: Factual

Objective: 1.1

Answer: d. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

2. The literal meaning of the word "psychology" is the

a. study of the mind.

b. study of people.

c. science of behavior.

d. study of insanity.

e. science of people.

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Objective: 1.1

Answer: a. study of the mind.

3. The term "psyche" means

a. people.

b. thoughts.

c. processes.

d. brain.

e. mind.

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Objective: 1.2

Answer: e. mind.

4. Modern psychology is best considered to be a

a. collection of pieces of folk wisdom.

b. series of contradictions to be sorted out.

c. science.

Correct. The study of psychology is a science, which means that there are specific methods for asking questions, gathering data, and answering questions.

d. therapeutic process.

Incorrect. Psychotherapy is a small part of the larger field of psychology. Modern psychology is best considered to be a science.

e. pseudoscience.

Difficulty: 2

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Topic: What Is Psychology - and What Is It NOT?

Skill: Conceptual

Objective: 1. 1

Answer: c. science.

5. In the definition of psychology, the term mental processes...