Unit 1 Exam: Psychology Name:_______________
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You always rattle the box of dog biscuits before giving your dog a treat. As you do so, your dog salivates. Rattling the box is a(n)_______; your dog’s salivation is a(n)_________. a.
CS;CR c. US;UR b. CS;UR d. US;UR
2.
Jack finally takes out the garbage in order to get his father to stop pestering him. Jack’s behavior is being influenced by: a.
Positive reinforcement b.
Negative reinforcement c.
A primary reinforcer d.
Punishment
3.
The “piecework,” or commission, method of payment is an example of which reinforcement schedule? a.
Fixed-Interval b.
Variable-interval c.
Fixed-ratio d.
Variable-ratio
4.Today, psychology is defined as the:
a. scientific study of mental phenomena
b. Scientific study of conscious and unconscious activity
c. Scientific study of behavior
d. Scientific study of behavior and mental processes
5.
Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow are most closely associated with: a.
Cognitive psychology b.
Behaviorism c.
Psychodynamic Theory d.
Humanistic Psychology
6.
Terrance wants to talk to a professional to help him cope with some academic challenges he’s facing. You recommend that he contact a(n): a.
Industrial/organizational psychologist b.
Developmental psychologist c.
Counseling psychologist d.
Psychiatrist
7.
Dr. Waung investigates how a person’s interpretation of situation affects his or her reaction. Evidently, Dr. Waung is working from the ______ perspective. a.
Neuroscience b.
Behavioral c.
Cognitive d.
Social-cultural

8.
During a dinner conversation, a friend says that the cognitive and behavioral perspectives are quite similar. You disagree and point out that the cognitive perspective emphasizes_______ whereas the behavioral perspective emphasizes____________. a.
Conscious processes; observable responses b.
Unconscious processes; conscious responses c.
Overt behaviors; covert behaviors d.
Introspection; experimentation
9.
Name two of the primary types of research that psychologists do and describe them. a.
b.
10.
Discuss the difference between a “clinical” psychologist and an “industrial” psychologist.
11.
______________ psychology emphasizes the tendency to organize perceptions into wholes.
12.
List some of the central problems that Tony (from the song) had and how, as a psychologist, you would treat him if he came to your office the day before he took
Mary Estelle out for a date. Be Specific. a.
Problem: b.
Treatment:
13.
Name 5 people who have had a significant role in the development of psychology as a field of study and one word that would describe their theoretical approach.
14.
In RET(rational emotive therapy), it’s not the activating event which is of greatest importance, it is the _____________________ which really needs to be dealt with.
15.
Name three defense mechanisms and explain how they work.
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Name four (4) methods psychologists use to study behavior
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17. List five (5) of the needs in Maslow’s hierarchy
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18.
Name the four (4) developmental stages in psychoanalytic psychology. a. b. c. d.
19.
Dr. Jones’ research centers on the relationship between changes in our thinking over the life span and changes in moral reasoning. Dr. Jones is most likely a: a.
Clinical psychologist b.
Personality psychologist c.
Industrial/organizational psychologist d.
Developmental psychologist
20.
Which subfield is most directly concerned with studying human behavior in the workplace? a.
Clinical psychology b.
Personality psychology c.
Industrial/Organizational psychology d.
Psychiatry