Perspectives in Psychology

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Which of the following is a profession in psychology that specializes in job training and recruitment?

  • Clinical psychology
  • Organizational psychology (correct)
  • Health psychology
  • Forensic psychology

The evolutionary approach to psychology suggests that

  • Our ancient ancestors had identical biological traits
  • Self-serving and violent behavior is not a strategy for ensuring reproductive success
  • Evolution shaped memory for emotional events and helps promote survival (correct)
  • The brain's wiring is not part of our biological heritage

What is the nature-nurture debate in psychology?

  • The debate over whether the mind is separate from the body
  • The debate over whether mental processes can be directly observed
  • The debate over whether behavior is caused by independent decisions or observable/measurable causes
  • The debate over what makes us different, genetics or history of experience (correct)

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