a. Psychology is the scientific study of human nature.

Chapter 01: Mind, Behavior, and Psychological Science

1.0 - Chapter 01 Multiple Choice

• Which of the following statements is a formal definition of psychology?
• Psychology is the scientific study of human nature.
• Psychology is the scientific study of theories and research methods.
• Psychology is the scientific study of the process of learning and modifying

behavioral reflexes.

• Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
• Psychology is the scientific study of groups of people.

Difficulty: 1

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Topic: What Is Psychology - and What Is It NOT?

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Answer: d. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

• The literal meaning of the word "psychology" is the
• study of the mind.
• study of people.
• science of behavior.
• study of insanity.
• science of people.

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Answer: a. study of the mind.

• The term "psyche" means
• people.
• thoughts.
• processes.
• brain.
• mind.

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Objective: 1.2

Answer: e. mind.

• Modern psychology is best considered to be a
• collection of pieces of folk wisdom.
• series of contradictions to be sorted out.
• science.

Correct. The study of psychology is a science, which means that there are specific methods for asking questions, gathering data, and answering questions.

• therapeutic process.

Incorrect. Psychotherapy is a small part of the larger field of psychology. Modern psychology is best considered to be a science.

• pseudoscience.

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Answer: c. science.

• In the definition of psychology, the term mental processes refers to
• internal, covert activities.
• outward behavior.
• overt actions and reactions.
• only animal behavior.
• sensory and perceptual events.

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Answer: a. internal, covert activities

• Which topic would NOT be investigated by a psychologist if the definition of

psychology were limited to “the science of behavior”?

• relation between grade-point average and salary
• thought processes students used while trying to answer this question
• how changes in the rate of television violence influence real-life violence
• effectiveness of several treatments for people who suffer from depression
• the hereditary determinants of sexual orientation 2 / 4

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Answer: b. thought processes students used while trying to answer this question

• The majority of psychologists work in
• private practice.
• public school.
• government.
• universities, colleges, and medical schools.
• not-for-profit agencies.

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Answer: d. universities, colleges, and medical schools

• These psychologists perform most of the research that creates new psychological

knowledge:

• industrial/organizational psychologists
• clinical psychologists
• school psychologists
• applied psychologists
• experimental psychologists

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Answer: e. experimental psychologists

• Margaret is a psychologist who designs programs to increase employee morale and

workplace productivity. She is a(n)

• developmental psychologist.
• clinical psychologist.
• industrial/organizational psychologist.

Correct. This would fall under the job description of an I/O psychologist.

• applied psychologist. 3 / 4

Incorrect. An applied psychologist uses the knowledge developed by experimental psychologists to tackle human problems of various types.

• experimental psychologist.

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Topic: Psychology: It's More Than You Think

Skill: Applied

Objective: 1.1

Answer: c. industrial/organizational psychologist.

• Dr. Jones is an industrial/organizational (I/O) psychologist. Thus, she is most likely to

do which of the following?

• help individuals who have eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa
• conduct experiments to determine which studying strategies work best
• diagnose learning disabilities within a school district
• assist an athlete in creating an effective schedule of practice sessions

Incorrect. This might be the job duty of a sports psychologist.

• Help companies develop questions to ask job candidates.

Correct. I/O psychologists apply the scientific principles of psychology to the workplace, and this includes assisting with the processes of interviewing and hiring.

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Answer: e. help companies develop questions to ask job candidates

• A(n) ________ psychologist would be most likely to help individuals overcome their

depression.

• clinical
• industrial/organizational (I/O)
• engineering
• school
• social

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Answer: a. clinical

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