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Anna and Diane are psychologists. Anna takes a psychodynamic perspective, while Diane embraces a humanistic perspective. While they disagree in a number of ways, their approaches are similar in that both

A) emphasize the importance of biological and genetic factors.
B) acknowledge the importance of internal personality processes.
C) owe their philosophical roots to British empiricism.
D) focus exclusively on the impact of culture and society on the individual.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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The origins of psychology as a science began in the discipline of

A) philosophy.
B) physics.
C) chemistry.
D) biology.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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According to the discipline of psychology, which of the following is a mental process?

William James believed that introspection was the key to understanding the basic elements of consciousness.

Jim, a lawyer, is considering hiring a psychologist to help with jury selection. Jim is most likely going to hire a(n) ________ psychologist.

Discuss the biological approach to psychology and include a discussion of neuroscience.

Dr. Smith studies the differences between achievement motivation and income levels among groups of African American, Latino, and Asian American people. Dr. Smith is taking a(n) ________ approach.

List and describe the fundamental goals of psychological research.

You are a behavioral psychologist, and you have designed a behavior modification program to help little Johnny eat a healthier diet. Johnny's mother objects to the program; she does not understand how something so simple and external could work. She wonders what you can accomplish without first understanding what is going on in Johnny's mind. She is unfamiliar with behaviorism. As your first step in educating her about it, explain the development of the behavioral perspective by discussing the contributions of John Watson and B.F. Skinner.

Jason is struggling with feelings of resentment towards his new stepmom. Outwardly she is a pleasant person, but he just cannot bring himself to accept her. To make matters worse, he is experiencing unprovoked feelings of aggression towards her as well. His therapist insists that he has unresolved issues in regards to his biological mother. Which type of therapist is Jason seeing?

Provide two examples of each of the following psychology terms: 1) behaviors, and 2) mental processes. Why are these two concepts important to psychologists?

The behavioral psychological perspective is rooted in the work of structuralist Wilhelm Wundt.

Richard is a psychologist who conducts research into how biological processes form the basis for mental processes. He is specifically interested in the role the brain plays in behavior. What would be his area of specialization in psychology?

Which perspective of psychology most clearly focuses on how we learn observable responses?

If you go to medical school and decide to specialize in psychological disorders, you would most likely consider entering the practice of

During a therapy session, Mrs. Brown has been asked to discuss her emotions in regards to objects in her dreams. Mrs. Brown and her therapist are delving into the ________ mind.

You have volunteered to participate in a study that is focusing on lifestyle habits, such as drinking, smoking, and engaging in high-risk sexual behavior. Which kind of psychologist is most likely conducting this study?

John B. Watson is associated with the school of structuralism.

A psychologist who feels that people's thought processes function almost like computer programs endorses which of the following psychological perspectives?

Which of the following best describes the impact that nature and nurture have on a person's psychological characteristics?