Introduction to Psychology: Goals of Psychology
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What is the main focus of Structuralism as mentioned in the text?

  • Analyzing the most basic elements of conscious mental experiences (correct)
  • Studying the function rather than the structure of consciousness
  • Exploring the influence of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution
  • Understanding the adaptive functions of behavior

Which concept did Functionalism shift the focus to?

  • The influence of Charles Darwin's evolutionary theory
  • The building blocks of conscious experience
  • Understanding adaptive behaviors
  • The function rather than the structure of consciousness (correct)

What does Evolutionary Psychology mainly explain according to the text?

  • The effect of innate behaviors on human evolution
  • Survival and reproduction behaviors in mate selection (correct)
  • The shared behaviors among different cultures
  • The development of emotions in humans

Which behavior does Dualism set the stage for discussing, as indicated in the text?

<p>Consciousness and physical phenomena relationship (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of Adaptive Behavior Patterns as per the text?

<p>They are learned and maintained behaviors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did William James contribute to psychology according to the text?

<p>By highlighting the adaptive functions of behavior and mental processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of psychology?

<p>The study of behaviors and mental processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four goals of psychology?

<p>Interpret behavior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Socrates emphasize as a method of self-understanding?

<p>Introspection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between subjectivity and objectivity, according to the text?

<p>Subjectivity is based on personal experience, while objectivity is universal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Aristotle believe about human behavior?

<p>It is subject to rules and laws (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of guided introspection in psychology?

<p>To examine one's own thoughts, emotions, and perceptions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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