TEST BANK - 87 questions and answers all chapters

Introduction to Psychology TEST BANK - 87 questions and answers all chapters Memorial University of Newfoundland 2024/2025

Literature:

Introduction to Psychology James W. Kalat edition 2021 Psychology David G. Myers; C. Nathan DeWall edition 2024

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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology...............................................................................................................2 Chapter 2: Psychology as a Science......................................................................................................................3 Chapter 3: Neuroscience and Behavior..............................................................................................................5 Chapter 4: Brain Structures and Functions......................................................................................................6 Chapter 5: Neuroimaging and Brain Functionality........................................................................................7 Chapter 6: Neurons and Neural Communication...........................................................................................8 Chapter 7: The Nervous System............................................................................................................................9 Chapter 8: Brain Plasticity and Functionality..................................................................................................9 Chapter 9: Historical Perspectives in Psychology.......................................................................................10 Chapter 10: Perspectives in Modern Psychology........................................................................................11 Chapter 11: Applications of Psychology..........................................................................................................11

Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology

• What is psychology?

Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and behavior.

• What are behaviors in psychology?

Behaviors are actions performed by an organism that can be directly observed.

• What are mental processes?

Mental processes are internal subjective experiences inferred from behavior, such as thinking and emotions.

• What are the four goals of psychology?

The four goals are:

Describe behavior and mental processes.Explain their causes.Predict when they are likely to occur.Control or influence them.

• What are the levels of analysis in psychology?

The levels are:

Biological (e.g., brain, neural activity)

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