Question 1

Compare and contrast the psychoanalytic perspective and the behavioral perspective.

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Question 2

Briefly describe the beginning of scientific psychology,including who was involved,what was studied,and the nature of the studies.

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Question 3

Which statement is TRUE regarding psychiatrists?

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Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in mental health and can prescribe medications as part of their treatment plan. They differ from clinical psychologists, who typically hold a Ph.D. degree and focus on therapy and counseling without prescribing medication. Therefore, option A and B are incorrect. Option C is also incorrect as psychiatrists do provide counseling along with medication management.

Question 4

You are advising a friend on her career choice. She says that she wants to be a psychologist.  Knowing this,you should advise your friend that the highest level of degree that she will likely need to earn is a(n)____ degree.

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To become a licensed psychologist and practice independently, one typically needs to earn a doctoral degree in psychology, such as a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). While an associate's or bachelor's degree could provide a foundation for further study in psychology, they would not be sufficient on their own for a career as a psychologist. A master's degree in psychology could qualify one for some positions, such as a school or industrial-organizational psychologist, but would not provide the same scope of practice as a doctoral degree.

Question 5

Place yourself in the place of a member of an Institutional Review Board (IRB).What would you be looking for in a research proposal from a psychologist?

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Question 6

A person with a bachelor's degree in psychology would most likely be excluded from ____.

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Only licensed professionals with additional education and training can provide independent psychotherapy. A bachelor's degree in psychology can prepare a person for many careers in the social services field, including case management, counseling support, and advocacy. A bachelor's degree can also qualify a person for research assistant positions, and working in public relations can involve applying communication skills and understanding human behavior, both of which are relevant to a psychology degree.

Question 7

Describe the procedures that psychological researchers use to ensure the ethical treatment of human participants.

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Question 8

Explain the typical process needed to become a psychologist.Describe the educational requirements,training,and possible work environments of a psychologist.Be sure to mention at least two different degrees that lead to being considered a psychologist.

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Question 9

Describe a real example of each of the following: a negative correlation,a positive correlation,and a zero correlation.

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Question 10

Whose research focused on environmental and cultural factors that influence personality development?

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Karen Horney's research was focused on environmental and cultural factors that influence personality development. She was a psychologist who believed that social and cultural conditions, such as childhood experiences, gender roles, and cultural expectations, played a crucial role in shaping a person's personality. Therefore, option A is the correct answer to the question. Choice B, C, and D are incorrect as the studies of Christine Ladd-Franklin, Francis Sumner, and Inez Prosser were not focused on environmental and cultural factors that influence personality development.

Question 11

Describe the steps involved in the scientific method.

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Question 12

Suppose you were interested in studying how the color of a room might affect student performance on exams.Describe the experiment you would design to investigate this,and be sure to indicate what the independent and dependent variables are in the study you chose,and how you might deal with the problem of confounding variables.

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Question 13

Describe two research methods utilized by psychologists,including an example of each.

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Question 14

Compare and contrast the humanistic perspective and the behavioral perspective.

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Question 15

List the four goals of psychology and provide an example of each one.

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Question 16

Describe one major advantage and one major disadvantage of experimental research designs.

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Question 17

Today,psychology is defined as the study of mental processes and behavior.How have the works of early schools of thought (e.g.,Wilhelm Wundt's structuralism,William James's functionalism,Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis,and John Watson's behaviorism)contributed to today's definition of psychology?

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Question 18

Who is the known as the father of African American psychology?

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Francis Sumner is often referred to as the father of African American psychology. He was the first African American to earn a PhD in psychology and he founded the psychology department at Howard University, which became a major center for African American psychology research and scholarship.

Question 19

Examine three misconceptions people commonly hold about psychology.Refute these misconceptions based on what you have learned about what psychology is,and how psychologists actually engage in studying the human experience.

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Question 20

Describe two specialty areas of psychology,including the kinds of behavior that would interest them the most.

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Quiz 1: The Science of Psychology