Thinking Like a Psychologist: Unit 3

What is the primary focus of psychological study?

The role of medicine in treating mental illnesses
Groups and societal influences
The individual and their unique experiences (correct)
Comparing physical and mental illnesses

What is the goal of psychological study?

To develop new medical treatments
To describe, understand, and predict human behavior and mental processes (correct)
To compare physical and mental illnesses
To understand group dynamics

What is the difference between mental health and mental illness?

Mental health is a condition that requires treatment, while mental illness is a state of being happy
Mental health is a temporary condition, while mental illness is a permanent condition
Mental health is a medical term, while mental illness is a psychological term
Mental health is how we face challenges and keep our state of mind healthy, while mental illness is a condition or disorder (correct)

What is the purpose of the activity about being sick in the last year?

To illustrate how mental illnesses have symptoms and can be treated (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do psychologists want to understand about human behavior and mental processes?

How and why humans act, behave, and think (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the scientific study of psychology?

The human mind and behavior (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the Father of Psychology?

Sigmund Freud (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory?

Childhood experiences and relationships (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Sigmund Freud, what is the key element in personality development?

Individual sexual satisfaction or frustration (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the behavior of individuals who experience a general sense of frustration?

Neurotic (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of dream analysis in Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory?

To understand the unconscious mind (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the quote 'Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar'?

It suggests that things can be taken at face value (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is Ivan Pavlov best known for?

Classical Conditioning (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is associated with the concept of the collective unconscious?

Carl Jung (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

That physiological needs must be met before a person can self-actualize (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is quoted as saying 'A failure is not always a mistake, it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances'?

B.F. Skinner (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Clinical Psychology?

To provide continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioural care (C) Signup and view all the answers

Erik Erikson is best known for his work on what topic?

Psychosocial Development (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that impacts personality?

Physical appearance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the psychology in everyday life activity?

Applying psychological concepts to real-life scenarios (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Personality Psychology?

To study how an individual's personality develops (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate aim of Clinical Psychology?

To promote well-being and positive personal development (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is unique to each individual according to Personality Psychology?

Their personality (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of research in Personality Psychology?

How personality influences our thoughts and behaviour (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of personality psychologists?

Analyzing the role of nature and nurture in personality development (B) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the behavior of Tim, according to the example?

Shy and unmotivated (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of abnormal psychologists?

To help patients adjust their behavior to be socially accepted and healthy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the context in which abnormal psychologists often work?

Clinical context (therapy) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of abnormal psychology?

Unusual patterns of behavior, emotion, and thought (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe behaviors that interfere with a person's ability to function in daily life?

Maladaptive behavior (B) Signup and view all the answers