Psychology Quiz

Which word does the term 'psychology' derive from?

Psyche (correct)

Renaissance

Marulić

Logia

Who first used the word psychology in Latin form?

John B. Watson

William James

Steven Blankaart

Marko Marulić (correct)

According to William James, how did he define psychology?

The understanding of mental states and behaviors

The study of mental processes

The science of mental life (correct)

The prediction and control of behavior

Which ancient civilization engaged in the philosophical study of psychology?

Greece Signup and view all the answers

Who established the religion of Theosophy?

Helena Blavatsky Signup and view all the answers

Who applied principles of calculus to the mind and argued that mental activity took place on an indivisible continuum?

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Signup and view all the answers

Who established the first psychological laboratory in Leipzig, Germany?

Wilhelm Wundt Signup and view all the answers

Who pioneered the experimental study of memory?

Hermann Ebbinghaus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the scope of psychology?

The study of perception, cognition, attention, emotion, intelligence, subjective experiences, motivation, brain functioning, and personality Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of psychologists in research?

To infer causal and correlational relationships between psychosocial variables Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between clinical psychologists and counseling psychologists?

Clinical psychologists focus on mental health assessment and treatment, while counseling psychologists do not Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline does psychology cross the boundaries between?

Natural and social sciences Signup and view all the answers

What do psychologists seek an understanding of?

The behavior of individuals and groups Signup and view all the answers

What do some psychologists attempt to understand in relation to behavior?

The role of mental functions Signup and view all the answers

What areas do psychologists' interests extend to within social psychology?

Interpersonal relationships and personality Signup and view all the answers

What methods do research psychologists employ to infer relationships between psychosocial variables?

Empirical methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate aim of psychology according to the text?

To benefit society Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of psychologists in the assessment and treatment of mental health problems?

To apply psychological knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the academic discipline of psychology concerned with?

The study of mind and behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a setting in which psychologists may practice psychotherapy?

Industrial settings Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'psychology' derive from?

The Greek word for spirit Signup and view all the answers

Who first used the word psychology in Latin form?

Marko Marulić Signup and view all the answers

According to William James, how did he define psychology?

The science of mental life Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient civilization engaged in the philosophical study of psychology?

Greece Signup and view all the answers

Who theorized that mental disorders had physical rather than supernatural causes?

Hippocrates Signup and view all the answers

What did Chinese philosophy emphasize in relation to the mind?

The purification of the mind Signup and view all the answers

What did Indian philosophy emphasize in relation to awareness?

The distinction between the transient self and the eternal soul Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with establishing the first psychological laboratory in Leipzig, Germany?

Wilhelm Wundt Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher believed that the human mind was open to scientific investigation and proposed a 'mental chemistry' in which elementary thoughts could combine into ideas of greater complexity?

John Stuart Mill Signup and view all the answers

Who conducted psychophysics research in Leipzig in the 1830s and articulated the principle that human perception of a stimulus varies logarithmically according to its intensity?

Gustav Fechner Signup and view all the answers

Which Russian-American philosopher drew inspiration from yoga doctrines during her time in British India?

Helena Blavatsky Signup and view all the answers

Who applied principles of calculus to the mind and argued that mental activity took place on an indivisible continuum?

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Signup and view all the answers

Who identified psychology as its own science and wrote 'Psychologia Empirica' and 'Psychologia Rationalis'?

Christian Wolff Signup and view all the answers

Who conducted parallel research on sensory perception and trained Wilhelm Wundt?

Hermann von Helmholtz Signup and view all the answers

Who pioneered the experimental study of memory?

Hermann Ebbinghaus Signup and view all the answers

Who established psychology as a mandatory discipline in the Prussian educational system in the 19th century?

Wilhelm Wundt Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of mind and behavior in humans and non-humans called?

Psychology Signup and view all the answers

What do psychologists seek an understanding of?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate aim of psychology?

To benefit society Signup and view all the answers

What do psychologists study that extends to interpersonal relationships and family resilience?

Psychological resilience Signup and view all the answers

What methods do research psychologists employ to infer relationships between psychosocial variables?

Empirical methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of psychologists in the assessment and treatment of mental health problems?

They apply psychological knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between clinical psychologists and counseling psychologists?

Clinical psychologists focus on individuals, while counseling psychologists focus on groups Signup and view all the answers

What do some psychologists attempt to understand in relation to cognitive functions and behaviors?

The physiological and neurobiological processes Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with establishing the first psychological laboratory in Leipzig, Germany?

Wilhelm Wundt Signup and view all the answers

What did Chinese philosophy emphasize in relation to the mind?

The connection between mind and body Signup and view all the answers

Who established psychology as a mandatory discipline in the Prussian educational system in the 19th century?

Ferdinand Ueberwasser Signup and view all the answers

What methods do research psychologists employ to infer relationships between psychosocial variables?

Statistical analysis Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline does psychology cross the boundaries between?

Philosophy and anthropology Signup and view all the answers

Which word does the term 'psychology' derive from?

Greek Signup and view all the answers

Who first used the word psychology in Latin form?

Gustav Fechner Signup and view all the answers

What do psychologists seek an understanding of?

The human mind Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of psychologists in research?

To analyze data Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient civilizations engaged in the philosophical study of psychology?

Egypt, Greece, China, India, and Persia Signup and view all the answers

Who theorized that mental disorders had physical rather than supernatural causes?

Hippocrates Signup and view all the answers

What did the ancient Chinese text 'The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine' identify as the nexus of wisdom and sensation?

The brain Signup and view all the answers

What did William James define psychology as in 1890?

The science of mental life, both of its phenomena and their conditions Signup and view all the answers

What did the word psychology derive from?

The Greek word psyche and -λογία -logia Signup and view all the answers

What did Chinese philosophy emphasize in order to increase virtue and power?

Purifying the mind Signup and view all the answers

What did Indian philosophy explore distinctions in?

Types of awareness Signup and view all the answers

What did the Croatian humanist and Latinist Marko Marulić use the word psychology for in the decade 1510-1520?

On the Nature of the Human Soul Signup and view all the answers

Psychologists’ professional practice is impacted upon and governed by a range of _______________

legislation and regulation Signup and view all the answers

It is the psychologist’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the _______________ that govern their particular area of practice

legislation and guidelines Signup and view all the answers

Psychologists are advised to consider membership of a union or similar body to ensure they have access to appropriate representation, support and _______________ advice

legal Signup and view all the answers

It is a statutory requirement for all psychologists wishing to practice using one of the titles protected by the HCPC to _______________ with the HCPC

register Signup and view all the answers

Unregistered psychologists offering services to the public in any of the domains regulated by the HCPC may commit an offence by doing so, even if they refrain from using protected titles, provided _______________ can be proved

intent to deceive Signup and view all the answers

The Society’s position is that it is in the interests of both the public and the profession for all psychologists providing services in a regulated domain to be registered with _______________

the HCPC Signup and view all the answers

Psychologists’ professional practice is impacted upon and governed by a range of _______________ and regulation

legislation Signup and view all the answers

It is the psychologist’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the legislation and _______________ that govern their particular area of practice

guidelines Signup and view all the answers

Psychologists should value the continuing development and maintenance of high standards of ______ in their practice

competence Signup and view all the answers

The UK Government has introduced legislation which now makes it mandatory for health professionals to have a professional ______ arrangement in place

indemnity Signup and view all the answers

Psychologists working in certain fields, for example with children or in healthcare, will need to demonstrate they have had a satisfactory criminal records check at the appropriate ______ for the nature of the work undertaken

level Signup and view all the answers

This Act protects people against unfair treatment, promotes equality and prevents discrimination against any of nine protected ______

characteristics Signup and view all the answers

The Data Protection Act defines personal and sensitive personal ______, and data must be processed in accordance with eight principles

data Signup and view all the answers

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 provides public access to information held by ______

public authorities Signup and view all the answers

Public authorities are obliged to publish certain information about their ______

activities Signup and view all the answers

Members of the public are entitled to request information from ______

public authorities Signup and view all the answers

The Act covers any recorded information that is held by a public authority in ______, Wales and Northern Ireland, and by UK-wide public authorities based in Scotland.

England Signup and view all the answers

Information held by Scottish public authorities is covered by Scotland’s own Freedom of Information (Scotland) ______.

Act 2002 Signup and view all the answers

This legislation permits information to be withheld from disclosure in certain prescribed circumstances, for example information provided in ______, related to law enforcement or where it relates to personal matters.

confidence Signup and view all the answers

Health and Safety at Work ______ 1974 This Act places a duty on all employers ‘to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work’(Part 1, Section 2.1) of all their employees.

Act Signup and view all the answers

Working together to ______ children guidance The Government website provides statutory guidance on inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

safeguard Signup and view all the answers

Statutory guidance is issued by ______; it must be followed unless there is a good reason not to.

law Signup and view all the answers

All organisations, including charities, are expected to comply with this government inter-agency statutory ______.

guidance Signup and view all the answers

Psychologists have a duty of care to both their clients and the ______.

public Signup and view all the answers

Mental ______ Act 2005 The Mental Capacity Act (2005) provides a clear and comprehensive framework with regard to capacity and consent for all individuals aged 16 years and above in England and Wales.

Capacity Signup and view all the answers