Abnormal Psychology Chapter 1
Psychology is defined as:
the scientific study of behavior and mental processes
A counseling psychologist is working with a married couple to promote better communication in their
relationship. Which goal of psychology is the psychologist trying to accomplish?
influence
Which of the following is true regarding basic and applied research?
Basic research would allow us to learn about memory changes, and applied research allows us to help
those with memory problems cope with everyday life
One of the first psychological laboratories was established by _______ where he used _____ as the
primary method of research.
William Wundt, introspection
The early psychological school of thought devoted to studying the basic elements of conscious mental
expression was ______, developed by ______.
structuralism, Tichener
_____ is the school of thought that focuses on unconscious wishes, desires, and impulses.
Psychoanalytic psychology
_____ is associated with _____, the school of thought that studies only observable, measurable
behavior.
John B. Watson; behaviorism
Dr. Smith believes that depression is a consequence of faulty thinking, decision making, and problem
solving. Which which theoretical perspective would Dr. Smith most agree?
cognitive
Dr Jarrod, a psychologist, is part of an interdisciplinary team that includes biologists, biochemists, and
medical researchers, who study the nervous system. To which field does Dr. Jarrod likely belong?
neroscience
Dr. Benson studies the factors that promote productivity in an office environment for a large
company. Which type of psychologist is Dr. Benson likely to be?
industrial-organizational psychologist
Which type of psychologist is most likely to study how human behavior is affected by the presence of
other people?
social pstchologist
Which of the following is not a characteristic exhibited when one engages in critical thinking?
independent thinking
A researcher is studying patterns of social play in 8-year olds by watching children on a playground
and documenting their behaviors. Which research method is she using?
naturalistic observation
