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Psych 201 Exam 1 questions with correct answersHISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY AND RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY
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What are the major historical perspectives that have influenced modern
psychology? Correct Answer-oEarly psychology
-Philosophers theorize ideas, psychologists theorize and test ideas
oLate 1800s
-Structuralism - explored the structure of the human mind using
introspection (self-report) - Wilhelm Wundt-built first psych lab in
Germany (father of modern psychological science)
-Functionalism - explored how mental and behavioral processes
function and why we think - William James-wrote first psych book
Principles of Psychology in 1890 - influenced by Charles Darwin
oFreudian Psychology
-Unconscious conflicts and emotions, many stemming from childhood
or unacceptable desires (Personality, defense mechanisms, dreams,
sexual development)
oBehaviorism
-Psych should be the objective science of observable behavior rather
than mental processes - Jon Watson-little Albert experiment (Observable
behavior=good, introspection=bad)
What is the definition of modern psychology? Correct Answer-the
science of behavior and mental processes.
, What are the current perspectives in psychology? Correct Answer-Basic
Research:
Biological Psychology: brain/mind interaction
Social Psychology: influence of other people
Personality Psychology: traits
Developmental Psychology: progression through lifespan
Cognitive Psychology: perception, learning, thought
Applied Research:
Clinical Psychology: diagnose and treat pathology
Psychiatry: medical doctors who focus on biological causes
Counseling Psychology: treat healthy individuals
Industrial-organizational psychology: workplace
Community Psychology: hybrid of social and clinical
What is the biopsychosocial approach? Be able to apply. Correct
Answer-an integrated approach for understanding psychology that
incorporates biological (genes, evolutionary adaptations), psychological
(emotions, perception), and social-cultural influences (groups,
relationships, cultures)
What are the five elements of the scientific method and how do they
unfold in the research process? Correct Answer-1. Hypothesize
2. Operationalize
3. Measure
4. Evaluate
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