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Introduction to Psychology

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Which of the following is a goal of psychology?

To develop medicines for mental health

To explain human behavior in terms of astrology

To understand human behavior and mental processes (correct)

To discover the biological basis of behavior

What is the main objective of predicting behavior in psychology?

To develop treatments for mental health disorders

To understand the neural basis of behavior

To predict how individuals will behave in certain situations based on psychological principles and past behaviors (correct)

To identify the environmental factors that influence behavior

What is the primary focus of psychology?

To study the structure of the brain and nervous system

To understand how individuals interact with their physical environment

To understand how individuals think, feel, act, and interact with their environment (correct)

To develop strategies for personal growth and well-being

What do perspectives in psychology provide?

Different lenses through which psychologists analyze and interpret psychological phenomena Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a goal of psychology?

Discovering the cure for cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of explaining behavior in psychology?

To provide explanations for why individuals think, feel, and act the way they do Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the biological perspective?

The role of genetics and brain structure in behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective is developed by Freud and emphasizes unconscious processes?

Psychodynamic Perspective Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of humanistic perspective?

To promote personal growth and self-actualization Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the cognitive perspective?

The study of mental processes such as perception and memory Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective examines how social and cultural factors influence behavior, cognition, and identity?

Sociocultural Perspective Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a clinical psychologist?

To assess, diagnose, and treat mental disorders Signup and view all the answers