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Understanding Psychology: Origins, Goals, and Scope

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What is the primary goal of psychology according to the text?

Change behavior and mental processes

Influence behavior and mental processes

Control behavior and mental processes

Predict behavior and mental processes (correct)

Who is considered the founder of Psychology according to the text?

Rene Descartes

Edward Tichener

Aristotle

Wilhelm Wundt (correct)

Which philosopher, mentioned in the text, wrote about sleep, dreams, senses, and memory over 2,000 years ago?

Rene Descartes

Edward Tichener

Aristotle (correct)

Wilhelm Wundt

What concept refers to the idea that the mind and body are separate entities that interact?

Dualism Signup and view all the answers

Which approach in psychology focuses on the study of the basic components of conscious experiences?

Structuralism Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym 'DPECCI' stand for in relation to psychology goals?

'Deep penguins explained cool, chilled, ice beverages' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of functionalism in psychology?

Studying the adaptive functions of human behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which psychological perspective emphasizes unconscious influences and early life experiences?

Psychodynamic perspective Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis of humanistic psychology according to the text?

Unique potential for psychological growth and self-direction Signup and view all the answers

Which type of neuron conveys information to the brain from specialized receptor cells?

Sensory neuron Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of glial cells in relation to neurons?

Provide structural support, nutrition, and waste removal for neurons Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of neurons that helps in communicating information in electrical and chemical form?

Dendrites Signup and view all the answers