Brain and Behaviour Week 1 (EASY)
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Which of the following is NOT a setting where psychologists work?

  • Colleges and universities
  • Mental health facilities
  • Restaurants (correct)
  • Private practice

    • What is the main focus of the psychodynamic approach in psychology?

  • Physiological reactions
  • Unconscious thoughts (correct)
  • Behaviourism
  • Consciousness

    • Who is credited with transforming psychology from philosophy to science?

  • John Watson
  • Edward Titchener
  • Sigmund Freud
  • Wilhelm Wundt (correct)

    • Which approach in psychology emphasizes learned behavior through rewards and punishment?

    <p>Behavioral approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the structuralism approach in psychology?

    <p>Study conscious experience and its structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field is psychology rooted in?

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

    What method do psychologists use to seek answers and draw conclusions?

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

    Which approach in psychology focuses on patterns of physiological reactions?

    <p>Biology of Emotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of positive psychology?

    <p>Helping people become happier and more effective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are psychologists interested in when studying behavior?

    <p>Causes of behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization accredits undergraduate psychology programs in Australia?

    <p>Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the next step after completing an undergraduate degree in psychology?

    <p>Complete a Master's degree in psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Honours program in psychology?

    <p>To provide advanced training in research methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does it typically take to complete a Master's degree in psychology?

    <p>2 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of postgraduate degree in psychology is more research-focused?

    <p>Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of supervised practice hours required for registration as a psychologist?

    <p>1,500 to 3,000 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step after completing the required supervised practice hours?

    <p>Apply for general registration as a psychologist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of endorsement in a specialization?

    <p>To specialize in a specific area of psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for ongoing professional development as a registered psychologist?

    <p>Participating in workshops, conferences, and relevant activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Graduate Attributes?

    <p>To develop qualities, skills, and understandings during study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach in psychology focuses on the study of hormones and genes?

    <p>Biological Approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has modern psychology shifted its focus from?

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

    What perspective in psychology is concerned with how we adapt to our environment to survive and reproduce?

    <p>Evolutionary Approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has helped us better understand the role of genes and hormones in our behavior?

    <p>Advances in science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the psychodynamic approach in psychology?

    <p>Unconscious desires and thoughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of psychology studies changes that occur as we evolve to cope with living in the modern day?

    <p>Evolutionary Approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of psychology focuses on the unconscious mind and the influence of early childhood experiences on behavior and mental processes?

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

    What is the main goal of the behaviorism approach in psychology?

    <p>To study observable behavior and external factors that influence behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the functionalism approach in psychology?

    <p>To emphasize the adaptive functions of behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the structuralism approach in psychology?

    <p>To understand the structure of the mind through introspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method is commonly used in the psychoanalysis approach to psychology?

    <p>Free association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the psychodynamic approach in psychology?

    <p>To uncover and resolve unconscious conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory examines how individuals develop and interact within various environmental systems?

    <p>Ecological Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach focuses on the influence of evolutionary processes on human behavior and cognition?

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

    Which approach examines positive aspects of human experience, such as happiness and well-being?

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

    Which approach emphasizes learned behavior through rewards and punishment?

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

    Which approach focuses on understanding parent-child relationships, emotional regulation, and social interactions throughout the lifespan?

    <p>Ecological Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach examines human nature, mating strategies, and adaptation to different environments?

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

    Which approach in psychology focuses on understanding how individuals perceive and experience the world as integrated wholes?

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

    Which approach in psychology focuses on explaining and predicting behavior based on observable stimuli and responses?

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

    Which approach in psychology emphasizes the potential for personal growth, self-actualization, and the importance of subjective experiences and free will?

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

    Which approach in psychology focuses on examining mental processes such as perception, memory, attention, and problem-solving?

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

    Which approach in psychology focuses on the influence of social and cultural factors on individual behavior and mental processes?

    <p>Socio-Cultural Psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach in psychology focuses on uncovering and resolving unconscious conflicts, understanding human behavior, and alleviating psychological distress?

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

    What is the main focus of the cognitive approach in psychology?

    <p>Investigating cognitive processes and perception of events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach in psychology focuses on the study of physiological effects such as hormones, genes, and the nervous system?

    <p>Biological Approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the shift in psychology that led to the development of scientific psychology?

    <p>Shift from philosophical questions to experiments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does empiricism suggest in the context of psychology?

    <p>Knowledge can only be gained through experience and evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the scientific method in the study of psychology?

    <p>To gather evidence through systematic planning of research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does psychology study in terms of cognitive processes and behavior?

    <p>How cognitive processes and behavior interact with each other and with our environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach in psychology focuses on cognitive processes and our perception of events?

    <p>Cognitive Approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the biological approach in psychology?

    <p>Study of physiological effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the shift in psychology that led to the development of scientific psychology?

    <p>Shift from Philosophy to Empiricism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does empiricism suggest in the context of psychology?

    <p>Knowledge can only be gained through experience and evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the scientific method in the study of psychology?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of psychology as a scientific method?

    <p>Systematic gathering of evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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