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What is the focus of health psychology?

Biological factors only

Interaction of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors (correct)

Sociocultural factors only

Psychological factors only

What does the biopsychosocial model propose?

Health is determined solely by genetic makeup

Health is determined solely by one's relationships

Health/illness is determined by an interaction of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors (correct)

Health is only affected by sociocultural factors

What do health psychologists aim to achieve?

Researching the effects of physical exercise on mental and emotional wellbeing

Improving health through public policy and education (correct)

Conducting research on genetic makeup only

Focusing solely on psychological stressors

What do researchers in sport and exercise psychology study?

Psychological aspects of sport performance and the effects of sport on mental and emotional wellbeing Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with developing the operant conditioning chamber, also known as the Skinner box?

B.F. Skinner Signup and view all the answers

What principle did B.F. Skinner focus on in his research?

Operant conditioning Signup and view all the answers

How did behaviorism contribute to the establishment of psychology as a scientific discipline?

Through objective methods and experimentation Signup and view all the answers

In what type of therapy is behaviorism commonly used?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy Signup and view all the answers

What did Chomsky believe was necessary for psychology to offer meaningful contributions to understanding behavior?

Incorporating mental functioning into its purview Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the cognitive revolution on European psychologists?

It reestablished lines of communication with American psychologists Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective resonates in modern-day psychology due to the interdisciplinary approach often referred to as the cognitive sciences?

Cognitive sciences Signup and view all the answers

What did the cognitive revolution lead psychologists to cooperate with, besides scientists in other fields?

Neurosurgeons Signup and view all the answers

According to Freud, how does adult personality arise?

From conflicts between the conscious and unconscious parts of the mind Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of more recent research in the study of personality?

Measuring personality traits and determining their interaction Signup and view all the answers

What did early theorists like Freud attempt to explain?

How an individual's personality develops from their perspective Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between early theories of personality and more recent research?

The focus on identifying and measuring personality traits Signup and view all the answers

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