PSYC 1101 Midterm Exam Questions and Correct Answers

Critical Thinking examines assumptions, appraises the source, discerns hidden biases, evaluates evidence, and assesses conclusionsqu Structuralism early school of thought promoted by Wundt and Titchener; used introspection to reveal the structure of the human mind Functionalism the thought that psychological processes have a function: helping us survive as individuals Behaviorism the view that psychology (1) should be an objective science that (2) studies behavior without reference to mental processes. Most psychologists today agree with (1) but not with (2) Humanistic Psychology historically significant perspective that emphasized human growth potential Cognitive Neuroscience the interdisciplinary study of the brain activity linked with cognition (including perception, thinking, memory, and language) Evolutionary Psychology the study of the evolution of behavior and the mind, using principles of natural selection Behavior Genetics the study of the relative power and limits of genetic and environmental influences on behavior Positive Psychology the scientific study of human flourishing, with the goals of discovering and promoting strengths and virtues that help individuals and communities to thrive Counseling Psychology a branch of psychology that assists people with problems in living (often related to school, work, or marriage) and in achieving greater well-being Clinical Psychology a branch of psychology that studies, assesses, and treats people with psychological disorders Community Psychologists a branch of psychology that studies how people interact with their social environments and how social institutions affect individuals and groups