Brain and Behaviour - Week 1 (Full revision)

Which philosopher argued that human knowledge should be understood through empiricism?

Who founded the first psychology research laboratory in Leipzig, Germany?

What technique did Wundt use to study consciousness?

Who added 'clarity' as an element of sensation in the study of consciousness?

Which psychologists argued that consciousness can best be understood by observing it as a whole, not piece by piece?

Who believed that all behavior is motivated by unconscious conflicts within the mind?

Which psychologist's approach focused on the role of consciousness in guiding decision-making and problem-solving?

Who criticized making inferences about mental behavior by observing external behavior?

What is the objective of psychology?

Who were some of the early philosophers interested in behavior and the mind?

What do psychologists rely on in their study of behavior and mental processes?

What do psychologists do to reach informed conclusions and generate new questions?

Which approach to psychology assumes that biological factors, such as hormones and genes, affect behavior and mental processes?

Which field combines psychotherapy skills with research from cognitive, industrial and organizational, and sport psychology?

What did early philosophers debate about in relation to behavior and the mind?

How do psychologists benefit from research even if they don't conduct it themselves?

Which approach to psychology emphasizes how behavior and mental processes emerge as generation-to-generation adaptations to help organisms survive and reproduce?

Which approach to psychology sees constant unconscious conflicts within each person as the main determinant of behavior and mental life?

Which approach to psychology sees behavior as primarily the result of learning and influenced by patterns of reward and punishment?

Which approach to psychology assumes that behavior and mental processes can be understood by studying unconscious conflicts within the mind?

Which approach to psychology emphasizes the role of information processing and accurate measurement of mental activity?

Which approach to psychology combines features from multiple approaches to understand behavior and mental processes?

Which approach emphasizes the importance of thoughts and other mental processes?

What does the humanistic approach believe about individuals?

What is the impact of the humanistic approach in psychology today?

What is positive psychology rooted in?

What does the cognitive-behavioural approach explore?

What do behaviourists focus on in their approach?

What is the objective of science in relation to cognition?

What do humanists search for in their approach?

Which subfield of psychology focuses on studying the effects of environmental characteristics on people's behavior and mental processes?

Which subfield of psychology specializes in diagnosing learning disabilities and setting up programs to improve students' achievement and satisfaction in school?

Which subfield of psychology focuses on how people think about, relate to, influence, and are influenced by other people?

Which subfield of psychology specializes in helping troubled individuals overcome behavior disorders?

Which subfield of psychology focuses on improving the efficiency, productivity, and satisfaction of workers and organizations?

Which subfield of psychology specializes in studying the effects of behavior on health and the effects of illness on behavior and emotions?

Which subfield of psychology focuses on studying characteristics of people who maintain optimism even in the face of stress or tragedy?

Which subfield of psychology specializes in dealing with issues of psychology and the law, such as jury selection and evaluating defendants' mental competencies?

Which subfield of psychology focuses on studying how biological processes in the brain and other organs affect behavior and mental processes?

Which subfield of psychology focuses on understanding the changes in behavior and mental processes throughout the lifespan?

Which subfield of psychology studies mental processes such as sensation, perception, learning, memory, thinking, consciousness, intelligence, and creativity?

Which subfield of psychology focuses on how individuals are similar and different, using tests, interviews, and other measures?

Which subfield of psychology focuses on studying the development of memory and other mental abilities, as well as parenting and preserving mental capacity in elderly people?

Which subfield of psychology uses research in engineering psychology or human factors to improve the design of instruments panels, computer keyboards, and other devices?

Which subfield of psychology focuses on understanding the causes and effects of changes in behavior and mental processes throughout the lifespan?

Which of the following is NOT an element of culture?

What is the main role of culture?

What are subcultures?

When do people become aware of how culture or subculture has shaped their patterns of thinking and behavior?

What has been found about communication patterns between men and women in Western countries?

Which approach in psychology focuses on studying the physiological effects of hormones, genes, and the nervous system?

Which perspective in psychology is concerned with how individuals adapt to their environment to survive and reproduce?

Which field of psychology has seen advancements in technology, particularly in brain imaging techniques?

Which approach in psychology believes that our actions and behaviors can be influenced by both our conscious and unconscious thoughts and desires?

Which subfield of psychology focuses on studying what changes occur as individuals evolve to cope with living in the modern day?

Which of the following best describes psychological literacy?

What is the required pathway to become a registered psychologist?

How long does it take to become a registered psychologist after completing the undergraduate degree?

What is the purpose of a graduate diploma in psychology?

In which settings can psychologists work?

What is the main focus of the cognitive approach in psychology?

What is the main role of technology in the biological approach?

What is the main difference between the psychodynamic and behavioral approaches?

What is the main focus of the humanistic approach in psychology?

What is the main role of the scientific method in psychology?

Which organization accredits the minimum six years of training required to become a registered psychologist in Australia?

In which industry can psychologists be employed?

What is the evolutionary perspective's explanation for the development of human behaviors?

What is the minimum number of years of training required to become a registered psychologist in Australia?

Which organization provides more information about the registration requirements to become a registered psychologist in Australia?

What is the main focus of psychologists in their profession?

What is the role of culture in shaping human behavior and thinking?

What is the main requirement to become a registered psychologist in Australia?

Which industry is NOT mentioned as a potential employment sector for psychologists?

What is the purpose of a graduate diploma in psychology?

Which subfield of psychology focuses on the relationship between environmental events (stimuli) and responses to them?

Which subfield of psychology emphasizes the uniqueness of the individual and focuses on the person's immediate experience?

Which subfield of psychology focuses on how people store, process, and retrieve information?

Which early psychological viewpoint attempted to determine the structure of consciousness?

Which early psychological viewpoint attempted to explain psychological processes in terms of the role or function they play?

Which perspective in psychology suggests that most psychological processes that guide behavior are unconscious?

Which perspective in psychology focuses on understanding the mind through understanding the biological activity of the brain?

Which perspective in psychology focuses on the influence of membership in a larger group, such as a tribe or nation?

Which perspective in psychology focuses on the evolution of behavior and mental processes as generation-to-generation adaptations to help organisms survive and reproduce?