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Introduction to Psychology Practice Test 1
with correct answers 2024
A psychologist that studies from a psychodynamic perspective might
perceive an outburst of anger as:
a. A rapid firing of neurons in the limbic system
b. An expression commonly found amongst different cultures
c. An outlet for unconscious hostility
d. An adaptive trait naturally selected by our ancestors - answer-c. An
outlet for unconscious hostility
When integrated, different levels of analysis form what approach?
a. Cognitive Approach
b. Psychodynamic Approach
c. Biopsychosocial Approach
d. Evolutionary Approach - answer-c. Biopsychosocial Approach
Of the following professionals, which can prescribe medication?
a. Social Workers
b. Psychiatrists
c. Clinical Psychologists
d. Counseling Psychologists - answer-b. Psychiatrists
A researcher observing a rat's memory for running a maze would be
working from which perspective?
,Introduction to Psychology Practice Test 1
with correct answers 2024
a. Evolutionary
b. Cognitive
c. Psychodynamic
d. Neuroscience - answer-b. Cognitive
Dr. Buettner is working on a therapy plan for a schizophrenic patient. In
which subfield is he working?
a. Counseling Psychology
b. Psychiatry
c. Positive Psychology
d. Clinical Psychology - answer-d. Clinical Psychology
A psychologist researching where to place door handles to preserve the
dignity of a handicapped person would be conducting
a. Applied Research
b. Basic Research
c. Both A&B
d. None of the above - answer-c. Both A&B
"Is alcoholism caused by genetic influences or environmental factors?" This
question reflects
a. Humanistic psychology perspective
, Introduction to Psychology Practice Test 1
with correct answers 2024
b. Cognitive psychology perspective
c. A neuroscience perspective
d. The nature-nurture issue - answer-d. The nature-nurture issue
What is the principle which assumes that traits improving an organism's
chance for survival will prevail?
a. Nature-Nurture
b. Natural selection
c. Rationality Principle
d. The first law of thermodynamics - answer-b. Natural selection
Inherited traits are to learned habits as the ________ perspective is to the
________ perspective.
a. Behavioral, Social-cultural
b. Evolutionary, Behavioral
c. Social-cultural, Neuroscience
d. Neuroscience, Evolutionary - answer-b. Evolutionary, Behavioral
The formal definition of psychology contains which components?
a. The science of mental processes
b. The science of behavior
c. Both A&B
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