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Psychology is best defined as the scientific study of:
Psychology is best defined as the scientific study of:
- societies and cultures
- the past and historical events
- the mind and behavior (correct)
- physical health and illness
Who is recognized for establishing the first psychology laboratory in 1879?
Who is recognized for establishing the first psychology laboratory in 1879?
- B.F. Skinner
- Wilhelm Wundt (correct)
- Sigmund Freud
- William James
Which psychological perspective focuses on the purpose and function of mental processes?
Which psychological perspective focuses on the purpose and function of mental processes?
- Psychoanalysis
- Functionalism (correct)
- Structuralism
- Behaviorism
Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis emphasized the role of what in shaping behavior?
Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis emphasized the role of what in shaping behavior?
Behaviorism, as championed by John B. Watson, asserted that psychology should primarily focus on:
Behaviorism, as championed by John B. Watson, asserted that psychology should primarily focus on:
Which perspective in psychology examines the physiological bases of behavior?
Which perspective in psychology examines the physiological bases of behavior?
Cognitive psychology is primarily concerned with the study of:
Cognitive psychology is primarily concerned with the study of:
Developmental psychology focuses on how people:
Developmental psychology focuses on how people:
Social psychology explores how individuals are influenced by:
Social psychology explores how individuals are influenced by:
Clinical psychology is most concerned with:
Clinical psychology is most concerned with:
Which research method involves manipulating variables to determine cause and effect?
Which research method involves manipulating variables to determine cause and effect?
Correlational studies are used to examine the:
Correlational studies are used to examine the:
Collecting data using questionnaires or interviews is characteristic of which research method?
Collecting data using questionnaires or interviews is characteristic of which research method?
In-depth investigations of a single individual or small group are known as:
In-depth investigations of a single individual or small group are known as:
The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information is called:
The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information is called:
Mental processes such as thinking, memory, and problem-solving are collectively known as:
Mental processes such as thinking, memory, and problem-solving are collectively known as:
Evaluations of people, objects, or ideas are best described as:
Evaluations of people, objects, or ideas are best described as:
The central nervous system (CNS) is composed of the:
The central nervous system (CNS) is composed of the:
Short-term memory is characterized by its ability to hold information:
Short-term memory is characterized by its ability to hold information:
Which type of psychologist applies psychological principles to the workplace?
Which type of psychologist applies psychological principles to the workplace?
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Psychology
Psychology
The scientific study of the mind and behavior.
Wilhelm Wundt
Wilhelm Wundt
Credited with establishing the first psychology laboratory in 1879, marking the formal beginning of psychology as a distinct scientific discipline.
William James
William James
Promoted functionalism, which focused on the purpose and function of mental processes.
Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud
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John B. Watson
John B. Watson
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B.F. Skinner
B.F. Skinner
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Ivan Pavlov
Ivan Pavlov
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Biological Psychology
Biological Psychology
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Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
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Developmental Psychology
Developmental Psychology
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Social Psychology
Social Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology
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Evolutionary Psychology
Evolutionary Psychology
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Humanistic Psychology
Humanistic Psychology
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Psychodynamic Psychology
Psychodynamic Psychology
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Behavioral Psychology
Behavioral Psychology
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Cross-Cultural Psychology
Cross-Cultural Psychology
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Experiments in Psychology
Experiments in Psychology
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Correlational Studies
Correlational Studies
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Surveys in Research
Surveys in Research
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