Approaches to Psychology - Basic Psychology - Exam, Exams of Introduction to Psychology

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General Psychology

Final Exam

1. Compare and contrast two of the following approaches to psychology. Psychodynamic, Behavioral, Humanistic, Cognitive, or Biological
2. Your local newspaper publishes the result of a current scientific study that shows exercise is positively correlated with happiness (the correlation coefficient is .72). Interpret what this result means.
3. Describe the parts of a neuron and explain the function of each part.
4. Patricia wants to decrease the frequency of her teenage daughter’s misbehavior. Give examples of positive and negative punishment techniques Patricia might consider in order to encourage her daughter to behave properly.
5. Describe the distinction between recall and recognition, and give an example of each. Which process typically yields better memory performance?
6. Describe and explain the three main stages of Kohlberg’s theory of moral development.
7. Identify and explain the criteria that help psychologists distinguish normal behavior from abnormal behavior.
8. Give a brief explanation of Freud’s model of personality, including the id, ego, and superego, as well as the relationship among these components.

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