Psychology Overview
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What is the etymology of the word 'psychology'?

  • From the Latin words 'psycho' and 'logos'
  • From the Spanish words 'psique' and 'logia'
  • From the Greek words 'psyche' and 'logos' (correct)
  • From the French words 'psy' and 'chi'
  • Where do most psychologists work according to the text?

  • Television studios providing personal advice
  • Schools and family therapy centers
  • Research laboratories, hospitals, and field settings (correct)
  • Forensic crime labs helping solve crimes
  • What is a common misconception about the work of psychologists based on the text?

  • They are mainly involved in religious counseling
  • They primarily conduct research in diverse settings
  • They only provide personal advice on TV shows
  • They primarily focus on solving crimes as seen in crime dramas (correct)
  • What aspect of psychology is emphasized in television shows like Criminal Minds and CSI according to the text?

    <p>Forensic psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What diverse topics are studied by psychologists at the University of Maryland, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Bird recognition and praying mantis hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a topic mentioned as being studied by psychologists?

    <p>Hypnosis and love addiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What methods do psychologists use to understand behavior, according to the text?

    <p>Questionnaires and interviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what areas do psychologists work, according to the text?

    <p>Schools, businesses, and research institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about psychology as a field?

    <p>It offers new ways to think about thoughts, feelings, and actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of human behavior is NOT mentioned as being studied by psychologists in the text?

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

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