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What is the primary focus of behaviorism in psychology?
What is the primary focus of behaviorism in psychology?
Sigmund Freud is known for founding behaviorism.
Sigmund Freud is known for founding behaviorism.
False
Who is considered the founder of behaviorism?
Who is considered the founder of behaviorism?
John B. Watson
According to behaviorists, behaviors are _____ rather than unlearned.
According to behaviorists, behaviors are _____ rather than unlearned.
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Which concept did Freud believe could explain some physical illnesses?
Which concept did Freud believe could explain some physical illnesses?
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Match the psychologist to their corresponding school of thought:
Match the psychologist to their corresponding school of thought:
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Watson believed that all behaviors are inherited.
Watson believed that all behaviors are inherited.
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What did Watson claim about consciousness in relation to scientific study?
What did Watson claim about consciousness in relation to scientific study?
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Which perspective emphasizes mental processes such as reasoning, remembering, and problem-solving?
Which perspective emphasizes mental processes such as reasoning, remembering, and problem-solving?
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The Biological Perspective considers only the role of genetics in behavior.
The Biological Perspective considers only the role of genetics in behavior.
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What is the primary focus of the Socio-Cultural Perspective in psychology?
What is the primary focus of the Socio-Cultural Perspective in psychology?
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The __________ perspective maintains that behavior and biology interact, influencing emotions and psychological processes.
The __________ perspective maintains that behavior and biology interact, influencing emotions and psychological processes.
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Match the psychological perspectives with their main focus:
Match the psychological perspectives with their main focus:
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Which perspective argues that humans are both shaped by and shape their culture?
Which perspective argues that humans are both shaped by and shape their culture?
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Cognitive perspective techniques include the electrical recording of brain activity.
Cognitive perspective techniques include the electrical recording of brain activity.
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List one technique used in the Biological Perspective to study behavior.
List one technique used in the Biological Perspective to study behavior.
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What was the primary method used by structuralists to analyze consciousness?
What was the primary method used by structuralists to analyze consciousness?
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Functionalism views psychology as the study of the mind's structural elements.
Functionalism views psychology as the study of the mind's structural elements.
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Who is considered the founder of functionalism in psychology?
Who is considered the founder of functionalism in psychology?
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Gestalt psychology argues that 'the whole is greater than the sum of its _____.'
Gestalt psychology argues that 'the whole is greater than the sum of its _____.'
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Which of the following methods did William James NOT typically use in his research?
Which of the following methods did William James NOT typically use in his research?
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Gestalt psychology originated in Germany during the 20th century.
Gestalt psychology originated in Germany during the 20th century.
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What does the term 'gestalt' refer to in psychology?
What does the term 'gestalt' refer to in psychology?
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Match the psychological theories with their primary focus:
Match the psychological theories with their primary focus:
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Study Notes
General Psychology Course (Psyc 1011)
- Contributors included Koye Kassa (Chapter 1, 5, & 6), Belay Tefera (Chapter 2), Aemero Asmamaw (Chapter 3 & 4), and Habtamu Disasa (Chapter 8, 9, 10, & 11).
- The course was revised and edited by Belay Tefera.
- The material was compiled in September 2019.
Table of Contents
- The table of contents lists the chapters and topics covered in the General Psychology course.
- Topics included the essence of psychology, sensation & perception, learning, memory and forgetting, motivation, emotions, personality, psychological disorders and treatment, and life skills.
- Specific chapter topics also detail subtopics like the goals, history, branches/subfields and research methods related to psychology.
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This quiz covers key topics from the General Psychology course (Psyc 1011), including the essence of psychology, sensation, perception, and various psychological disorders. Explore the foundational concepts and subfields that shape the discipline. Perfect for students looking to review and test their understanding of the material.
