PSYCHOLOGY 2301 CHAPTER 1
EVALUATED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER-The scientific study of
behavior and mental processes
Critical Thinking - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of
objectively evaluating, comparing, analyzing, and synthesizing
information.
Psychoanalytic Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER-An
approach to understanding behavior and mental processes
developed by Freud, which focuses on unconscious processes
and unresolved conflicts.
Psychodynamic Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER-An
approach to understanding behavior and metal processes that
emphasizes unconscious dynamics, internal motives, conflicts,
and past experiences; actions are viewed as stemming from
inherited instincts, biological drive, and attempts to resolve
conflicts between personal needs and social requirements.
Behavioral Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER-An approach to
understanding behavior and mental processes that emphasizes
objective, observable environmental influences on overt
behavior.
, Humanistic Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER-An approach to
understanding behavior and mental processes that perceives
human nature as naturally positive and growth seeking; it
emphasizes free will and self-actualization.
Positive Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of
optimal human functioning; it emphasizes positive emotions,
traits, and institutions.
Cognitive Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER-An approach to
understanding behavior and mental processes that focuses on
genetics and biological processes in the brain and other parts
of the nervous system.
Evolutionary Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER-An approach
to understating behavior and mental processes that stresses
natural selection, adaptation, and evolution; it assumes that
mental capabilities evolved over millions of years to serve
particular adaptive purposes.
Sociocultural Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER-An approach
to understanding behavior and mental processes that
emphasizes the social interaction and cultural determinants of
behavior and mental processes.
Biopsychosocial Model - CORRECT ANSWER-An integrative,
unifying theme of modern psychology that sees biological,
psychological, and social processes as interacting forces.
Biopsychologist/Neuroscientist - CORRECT ANSWER-
investigates the relationship between biology, behavior, and
mental processes, including how physical and chemical
processes affect the structure and function of the brain and
nervous system.
EVALUATED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER-The scientific study of
behavior and mental processes
Critical Thinking - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of
objectively evaluating, comparing, analyzing, and synthesizing
information.
Psychoanalytic Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER-An
approach to understanding behavior and mental processes
developed by Freud, which focuses on unconscious processes
and unresolved conflicts.
Psychodynamic Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER-An
approach to understanding behavior and metal processes that
emphasizes unconscious dynamics, internal motives, conflicts,
and past experiences; actions are viewed as stemming from
inherited instincts, biological drive, and attempts to resolve
conflicts between personal needs and social requirements.
Behavioral Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER-An approach to
understanding behavior and mental processes that emphasizes
objective, observable environmental influences on overt
behavior.
, Humanistic Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER-An approach to
understanding behavior and mental processes that perceives
human nature as naturally positive and growth seeking; it
emphasizes free will and self-actualization.
Positive Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of
optimal human functioning; it emphasizes positive emotions,
traits, and institutions.
Cognitive Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER-An approach to
understanding behavior and mental processes that focuses on
genetics and biological processes in the brain and other parts
of the nervous system.
Evolutionary Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER-An approach
to understating behavior and mental processes that stresses
natural selection, adaptation, and evolution; it assumes that
mental capabilities evolved over millions of years to serve
particular adaptive purposes.
Sociocultural Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER-An approach
to understanding behavior and mental processes that
emphasizes the social interaction and cultural determinants of
behavior and mental processes.
Biopsychosocial Model - CORRECT ANSWER-An integrative,
unifying theme of modern psychology that sees biological,
psychological, and social processes as interacting forces.
Biopsychologist/Neuroscientist - CORRECT ANSWER-
investigates the relationship between biology, behavior, and
mental processes, including how physical and chemical
processes affect the structure and function of the brain and
nervous system.
