Deck 1: Psychology: Historical Roots and Modern Approaches

Question 1

Identify the influences of Pythagoras on Psychology?

A) He believed in the importance of lived experience.
B) He sought to identify the underlying scientific principles of behavior.
C) He introduced empiricism.
D) He believed we should only study observable behavior.
E) He recognized the importance of the brain in intellect and mental disorders.

Answer 1

B, E

Question 2

According to Descartes on which principles is all behavior based?

A) Physical
B) Evolutionary
C) Mechanical
D) Cognitive
E) Behavioral

Answer 2

C

Question 3

What term did Helmholtz give to the idea that we add to what we see based on our previous experience?

A) Inference
B) Unconscious inference
C) Cognitive inference
D) Automatic inference
E) Biased inference

Answer 3

B

Question 4

How many introspective observations did Wundt require participants to complete before using their data?

A) 100
B) 1000
C) 1500
D) 5000
E) 10000

Question 5

Mark as correct the dimensions that Wundt thought feelings could be broken down into.

A) Pleasant vs unpleasant
B) Positive vs negative
C) Excitement vs calm
D) Familiar vs unfamiliar
E) Tension vs relaxation

Question 6

Mark as correct the characteristics of client-centred therapy.

A) Unconditional positive regard
B) Cognitive reframing
C) Empathic understanding
D) Genuineness and congruence
E) Unconscious conflicts

Question 7

Which important concept did Engel introduce?

A) Evidence based understanding
B) Diathesis-stress
C) Levels of understanding
D) The biopsychosocial approach
E) Epigenetics