Psyc 110 Week 1 Homework

(TCO 1) What is the process of objectively evaluating, comparing, analyzing, and synthesizing information? (Points : 2)

empiricism

science

critical thinking

mental processing

2. (TCO 1) What are the goals of psychology? (Points : 2)

explore the conscious and unconscious functions of the human mind

understand, compare, and analyze human behavior

improve psychological well-being in all individuals from conception to death

describe, explain, predict, and change behavior

3. (TCO 1) A person who believes that genetics, chemical imbalances in the brain, and hormonal imbalances are responsible for explaining behavior takes the side of _________________. (Points : 2)

nature

nurture

both nature and nurture

cognitive influences

4. (TCO 1) Functionalism was strongly influenced by what previous theory? (Points : 2)

Darwin's theory of evolution

structuralism

behaviorism

Pavlov's theory of classical conditioning

5. (TCO 1) Pavlov's concept of ______________ explained behavior as a result of observable stimuli and observable responses. (Points : 2)

introspection

conditioning

functionalism

shaping

6. (TCO 1) Behaviorists were different conceptually from earlier psychologists and ____ (Points : 2)

rejected the practice of introspection.

rejected the influence of unconscious forces.

believed classical conditioning only applied to animals such as Pavlov's dogs.

a and b

7. (TCO 1) A state of self-fulfillment all individuals naturally strive to develop and move toward, according to Abraham Maslow, is called _____. (Points : 2)

self satisfaction

joy

self actualization

accomplishment

8. (TCO 1) Cognitive psychology focuses on ____. (Points : 2)

conflict within the conscious mind.

the positive, creative,...