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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field is psychology rooted in?

<p>Philosophy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Experimentation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach in psychology focuses on patterns of physiological reactions?

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

What is the main focus of positive psychology?

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

What are psychologists interested in when studying behavior?

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

Which organization accredits undergraduate psychology programs in Australia?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the purpose of the Graduate Attributes?

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

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

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

What has modern psychology shifted its focus from?

<p>Behaviourism (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Unconscious desires and thoughts (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which approach emphasizes learned behavior through rewards and punishment?

<p>Structuralism (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Evolutionary Psychology (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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. (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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. (A)</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. (C)</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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Study of physiological effects (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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