Pshyc 2013

Week 1 : Introduction, Research, and Biological Foundations - Homework

1. (TCO 1) A scientist watching jackals feed on seals measures the frequency of feeding, competitive behavior, and duration of feeding. He is gathering _____. (Points : 2)

anecdotal data

empirical evidence

scientific evidence

critical evidence

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) An example of ______________ would be if you argue that most behaviors are a product of your environment and your friend argues that behaviors are a result of heredity. (Points : 2)

the nature-nurture controversy

applied vs. basic research

continuity vs. discontinuity controversy

an objective vs. subjective argument

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 are MOST successful in treating ________. (Points : 2)

Neuroses of the mind

Observable behavior problems

Low self esteem

Psychotic disorders

7. (TCO 1) The humanistic perspective was responsible for influencing the development of what area of psychology? (Points : 2)

cognitive

sociocultural

positive

evolutionary

8. (TCO 1) What type of psychologist would study the processes...