Schools of Psychology

1 / 20

A common sense approach to psychology is

the basis for most psychological theories.

often contradicted by empirical evidence.

the basis for collecting data (observed facts).

the most reliable

2 / 20

Some modern psychodynamic theorists, or neo-Freudians, focused on

observable behaviors.

the whole.

social motives and relationships that influence our behavior.

human experience, problems, potentials, and ideals.

3 / 20

A social scientist who characterizes his/her work as the study of the relationship between environmental events and the behavior they produce without regard for experience or consciousness is a

behaviorist.

structuralist.

functionalist.

Gestalt psychologist.

4 / 20

The study of mental processes such as thinking, perception, information processing, etc. is a key element in __________ psychology

humanistic

biological

cognitive

behavioural

5 / 20

The term cognition refers to

thinking or knowing.

introspection.

analysis and synthesis.

predicting the future.

6 / 20

Developmental psychologists study the effects of __________ on behavior.

robotics

marketing

learning disabilities

aging

7 / 20

The study of similarities and differences in the behavior of different species is called

comparative psychology.

differential psychology.

biology

environmental psychology.

8 / 20

A practitioner who is intensively trained in the theories of Freud and treats patients by talking to them is probably a

psychiatrist.

clinical psychologist.

psychoanalyst.

counseling psychologist.

9 / 20

Which of the following psychological theories is known as the one that emphasizes "free will"?

humanistic psychology

psychodynamic psychology

neo-Freudian psychology

behaviorism

10 / 20

Of the following, who is associated with the Gestalt school of psychology?

John Watson

Max Wertheimer

Ivan Pavlov

B. F. Skinner

11 / 20

Which of the following statements concerning psychodynamic psychology is true?

Freud's theories remain influential today and are largely unchanged from their first conceptualizations.

Freud's theories were very involved and extensive, but they ended up contributing very little to our understanding of human behavior.

Psychodynamic psychology focuses on observable behaviors.

Almost immediately, many of Freud's students broke away from his theories in order to modify and change them.

12 / 20

According to the __________ view, the need for love, self-esteem, belonging, self expression, and creativity are as important as biological needs.

behavioristic

cognitive

humanistic

psychodynamic

13 / 20

Behavior is

only those things which a person can see with his/her senses.

anything a person does.

only those things which can be recorded by a camera.

only those things a person does which you can see.

14 / 20

A psychologist whose viewpoint is psychodynamic

believes behavior is directed by forces within one's personality which are often unconscious.

focuses on self-image and self-actualization to explain behavior.

emphasizes the study of observable behavior.

is usually eclectic in his practice

15 / 20

Freud believed that all thoughts and actions are determined by

needs for love and self-esteem.

forces in the personality that are often unconscious.

the first year of life.

the drive for self-actualization.

16 / 20

Who among the following can prescribe drugs to treat emotional problems?

Gestalt therapist

psychologist

social worker

psychiatrist

17 / 20

"Experience cannot be analyzed successfully into its elements" would likely be said by a

Gestalt psychology.

behaviorist.

structuralist.

functionalist.

18 / 20

Which area in psychology would be most likely to study the phenomenon of "peer influence"?

comparitive.

physiological

school

social.

19 / 20

A psychologist who studies family dynamics and their effects on behavior of individuals in different regions would probably be a __________ psychologist.

cultural

learning.

cognitive.

developmental.

20 / 20

The largest area of specialization among psychologists is

experimental, physiological, and comparative.

social and personality.

industrial and organizational.

clinical and counseling.

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