Introductory Psychology Concepts and History Quiz
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According to the text, what is the main difference between monism and dualism?

  • Monism believes in the biochemical causes of mental events, while dualism does not
  • Monism believes in innate knowledge, while dualism believes in learning through observation
  • Monism believes in the interaction between mind and body, while dualism does not
  • Monism believes the mind and brain are the same, while dualism believes they are separate (correct)

    • Which psychological perspective focuses on the idea that the mind and body interact to cause events within one another?

  • Structuralism
  • Interactionalism (correct)
  • Epiphenomenalism
  • Functionalism

    • According to the text, what is the main focus of structuralism in psychology?

  • The idea that the whole is more than the sum of its parts
  • The purpose of thought and why we think
  • The sensations of independent elements that make up consciousness (correct)
  • The principles and laws that explain perception

    • Which psychological perspective emphasizes that the whole is more than the sum of its parts?

    <p>Gestalt Psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main focus of functionalism in psychology?

    <p>Examining the purpose of thought and why it occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following perspectives in psychology emphasizes that the mind and body are distinct but interact to cause events within one another?

    <p>Interactionalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main difference between monism and dualism?

    <p>Monism asserts that mental events are caused by biochemical events, while dualism denies this connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological perspective proposes that the brain fills in missing information to create a complete perception?

    <p>Gestalt Psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main focus of structuralism in psychology?

    <p>Understanding the structure of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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