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Ali's therapist focuses on how Ali's thoughts and beliefs influence his feelings and actions. Which psychological perspective does this represent?
Ali's therapist focuses on how Ali's thoughts and beliefs influence his feelings and actions. Which psychological perspective does this represent?
- Humanistic perspective
- Behavioral perspective
- Neuroscience perspective
- Cognitive perspective (correct)
- Psychodynamic perspective
A researcher studies how genetic inheritance influences the likelihood of developing anxiety disorders. Which field of psychology is this research likely part of?
A researcher studies how genetic inheritance influences the likelihood of developing anxiety disorders. Which field of psychology is this research likely part of?
- Cognitive Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Behavioral Genetics (correct)
Sara avoids social gatherings because she believes people will criticize her. A psychologist develops a theory about the reasons for her avoidance. What is the primary goal of the psychologist in this scenario?
Sara avoids social gatherings because she believes people will criticize her. A psychologist develops a theory about the reasons for her avoidance. What is the primary goal of the psychologist in this scenario?
- Change
- Understand (correct)
- Compare
- Describe
- Predict
When Hany feels stressed, his blood pressure rises and he experiences headaches. Which field of psychology investigates the relationship between psychological factors and physical health?
When Hany feels stressed, his blood pressure rises and he experiences headaches. Which field of psychology investigates the relationship between psychological factors and physical health?
A psychologist believes that all behaviors are learned through interactions with the environment, especially through conditioning. Which psychological perspective does this align with?
A psychologist believes that all behaviors are learned through interactions with the environment, especially through conditioning. Which psychological perspective does this align with?
A child who often receives negative responses from their parents begins to feel worthless and stops trying in school. What psychological concept does this scenario illustrate?
A child who often receives negative responses from their parents begins to feel worthless and stops trying in school. What psychological concept does this scenario illustrate?
A scientist is studying how brain chemistry affects mood disorders like depression. Which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of biological processes?
A scientist is studying how brain chemistry affects mood disorders like depression. Which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of biological processes?
When asked to come up with different uses for a common object like a paperclip, students suggest creative and varied answers. What type of thinking does this task primarily involve?
When asked to come up with different uses for a common object like a paperclip, students suggest creative and varied answers. What type of thinking does this task primarily involve?
A man from a rural village attributes his illness to supernatural causes, while a psychologist considers cultural beliefs in understanding his perspective. Which field of psychology studies the influence of culture on behavior?
A man from a rural village attributes his illness to supernatural causes, while a psychologist considers cultural beliefs in understanding his perspective. Which field of psychology studies the influence of culture on behavior?
A psychologist argues that our current behavior is a result of inherited traits that helped our ancestors survive and reproduce. Which psychological perspective is this argument based on?
A psychologist argues that our current behavior is a result of inherited traits that helped our ancestors survive and reproduce. Which psychological perspective is this argument based on?
Omar's therapist focuses on how Omar's thoughts and beliefs influence his feelings and actions. Which psychological perspective does this represent?
Omar's therapist focuses on how Omar's thoughts and beliefs influence his feelings and actions. Which psychological perspective does this represent?
Maya avoids social gatherings because she believes people will criticize her. A psychologist develops a theory about the reasons for her avoidance. What is the primary goal of the psychologist in this scenario?
Maya avoids social gatherings because she believes people will criticize her. A psychologist develops a theory about the reasons for her avoidance. What is the primary goal of the psychologist in this scenario?
When Tamer feels stressed, his blood pressure rises and he experiences headaches. Which field of psychology investigates the relationship between psychological factors and physical health?
When Tamer feels stressed, his blood pressure rises and he experiences headaches. Which field of psychology investigates the relationship between psychological factors and physical health?
Flashcards
Cognitive perspective
Cognitive perspective
Focuses on how thoughts and beliefs influence feelings and actions.
Behavioral Genetics
Behavioral Genetics
Examines the likelihood of developing anxiety disorders through genetic inheritance.
Behavioral Psychology
Behavioral Psychology
Suggests that behaviors are learned through interactions with the environment.
Evolutionary Psychology
Evolutionary Psychology
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Cross-Cultural Psychology
Cross-Cultural Psychology
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Study Notes
- Ali's therapist is using the humanistic perspective (Answer D), focusing on thoughts, beliefs, feelings, and actions.
- A researcher studying genetic inheritance and anxiety disorders is working within health psychology (Answer A).
- Sara's avoidance of social gatherings due to fear of criticism aligns with the cognitive perspective (Answer C).
- Investigating the relationship between stress, blood pressure, and headaches falls under the change perspective (Answer C)
- Believing behaviors are learned through environmental interactions reflects the behavioral perspective (Answer A).
- Negative responses from parents leading to feelings of worthlessness and inaction relates to cognitive perspective (Answer C).
- Studying brain chemistry in relation to mood disorders indicates the neuroscientific perspective (Answer D).
- Suggesting creative uses for a paperclip aligns with observational learning (Answer B).
- Attributing illness to supernatural causes versus cultural factors relates to cross-cultural psychology (Answer D).
- Arguing current behavior stems from inherited traits that aided ancestors reflects the evolutionary perspective (Answer C).
- Maya's avoidance of social gatherings due to fear of criticism aligns with the cognitive perspective (Answer C).
- Investigating the relationship between stress, blood pressure, and headaches falls under the change perspective (Answer C).
- Believing behaviors are learned through environmental interactions reflects the behavioral perspective (Answer A).
- Negative responses from parents leading to feelings of worthlessness and inaction relates to cognitive perspective (Answer C).
- Studying brain chemistry in relation to mood disorders indicates the neuroscientific perspective (Answer D).
- Suggesting creative uses for a paperclip aligns with observational learning (Answer B).
- Attributing illness to supernatural causes versus cultural factors relates to cross-cultural psychology (Answer D).
- Arguing current behavior stems from inherited traits that aided ancestors reflects the evolutionary perspective (Answer C).
- Omar's therapist who focuses on thoughts, beliefs and feelings aligns with the humanistic perspective (Answer D).
- A researcher studying genetic inheritance and anxiety disorders is working within health psychology (Answer A).
- Maya's avoidance of social gatherings due to fear of criticism aligns with the cognitive perspective (Answer C).
- Investigating the relationship between stress, blood pressure, and headaches falls under the change perspective (Answer C).
- Believing behaviors are learned through environmental interactions reflects the behavioral perspective (Answer A).
- Negative responses from parents leading to feelings of worthlessness and inaction relates to cognitive perspective (Answer C).
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