Question 1

Who was one of the seven psychologists to start the American Psychological Association?

Accepted Answer

Stanley Hall was one of the seven psychologists who founded the American Psychological Association (APA) in 1892.

Question 2

The American Psychological Association was originally made up of academic psychologists;today,nearly _____% of its members work in clinical and health-related settings.

Accepted Answer

According to the information given in the statement, nearly 70% of APA members work in clinical and health-related settings.

Question 3

The Association for Psychological Science was formed:

Accepted Answer

The Association for Psychological Science was formed in 1988 to create an organization that focused on the needs of psychologists carrying out scientific research. It was not formed as a rebellion against John Watson's behaviorism, before the founding of the American Psychological Association, or a result of a union between the APA and European Psychological Association.

Question 4

The American Psychological Association was formed at a meeting called by:

Accepted Answer

The American Psychological Association (APA) was formed at a meeting called by G. Stanley Hall in 1892.

Question 5

Jorge is in the middle of a divorce and is experiencing stress associated with this period of adjustment.Jorge should probably seek help from a(n):

Accepted Answer

Counseling psychologists specialize in helping individuals deal with emotional and interpersonal issues such as divorce or relationship problems. They provide therapy and support to help people manage stress, improve their communication skills, and cope with life changes. Therefore, Jorge would benefit from seeking help from a counseling psychologist during his divorce.

Question 6

Which research question is MOST consistent with the historical events that inspired the research of Solomon Asch?

Accepted Answer

Solomon Asch is best known for his research on conformity, specifically his experiments that demonstrated how individuals often conform to the majority opinion even when it is obviously incorrect. This interest in understanding why people conform to group norms, even to the point of denying their own perceptions or beliefs, can be linked to the broader question of why individuals might support or join groups with extreme ideologies, such as terrorist organizations. This makes choice A the most consistent with the historical events and social contexts that inspired Asch's research.

Question 7

Who is LEAST likely to be a member of the American Psychological Association?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who is LEAST likely to be a...

Question 8

Liz is the CEO of a major company.Liz is fearful of how her employees are going to react to the company's downsizing and reorganization.She decides to contact a(n)_____ psychologist to help her employees.

Accepted Answer

An industrial/organizational psychologist specializes in addressing workplace issues, such as employee reactions to downsizing and reorganization. They can provide support to the CEO and the employees to manage the changes and cope with the stress of the situation. Clinical psychologists deal with mental health issues, school psychologists work in educational settings, and health psychologists focus on promoting healthy behaviors and preventing illness.

Question 9

Jeff thinks it would be beneficial for his employees to attend a seminar on how to become more productive at work.Which type of psychologist would conduct this seminar?

Accepted Answer

An industrial/organizational psychologist specializes in improving working conditions and productivity in various organizations. Therefore, they would be the best choice to conduct a seminar on how to become more productive at work for employees.

Question 10

Compared with the typical APA member in 1910,the typical APA member in 2016 is less likely to be a(n):

Accepted Answer

In 1910, the American Psychological Association (APA) was predominantly composed of academic researchers, reflecting the organization's early focus on psychological research and academia. By 2016, the APA had diversified significantly, with more members involved in health-related fields, more women, and more racial minorities compared to 1910. This shift indicates a broadening of the field beyond academia to include more applied psychology professions.

Question 11

Although all the founding members of the American Psychological Association were White and male,today about half of all APA members are:

Accepted Answer

Today, about half of all APA members are female, although all the founding members were White and male. This demonstrates the progress and evolution of the field of psychology towards greater diversity and gender equality.

Question 12

Cliff's therapist prescribes Xanax to treat his anxiety.Cliff's therapist is probably a:

Accepted Answer

Only psychiatrists are licensed to prescribe medication for mental health disorders such as anxiety. Counseling psychologists, clinical psychologists, and health psychologists provide therapy and counseling but cannot prescribe medication.

Question 13

What is the difference between a clinical psychologist and a psychiatrist?

Accepted Answer

The key difference between a clinical psychologist and psychiatrist is that a psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication, whereas a clinical psychologist has a doctoral degree (PhD) in psychology and cannot prescribe medication. Both professionals may provide psychotherapy and mental health treatment, but the approach and type of intervention may vary.

Question 14

As an elementary school student,Dan met with a psychologist who helped him with speech and reading.Which type of psychologist did Dan see?

Accepted Answer

School psychologists work in schools to help students with academic and social-emotional issues, including speech and reading difficulties.

Question 15

Julie believes that the society in which one grows up does not have an impact on psychological issues.Which approach BEST fits her view?

Accepted Answer

Relativism is the view that there is no absolute truth or morality, and that what is considered right or wrong varies from culture to culture. Julie's belief that the society in which one grows up does not have an impact on psychological issues is consistent with this view, as it suggests that there is no universal standard of mental health.

Question 16

If you believe that the results of a study on conformity conducted on university students in Canada may differ considerably had the study taken place among older adults in Asia,you are thinking like a cultural:

Accepted Answer

A relativist recognizes and values cultural differences and understands that behavior and attitudes are influenced by cultural norms and values. They believe that the same study can produce different results in different cultural contexts. Therefore, if someone believes that a study conducted on university students in Canada may differ considerably had the study taken place among older adults in Asia, they are thinking like a cultural relativist.

Question 17

The American Psychological Association was originally made up of academic psychologists;today,only _____% of its members work in academia.

Accepted Answer

According to the American Psychological Association's website, as of 2021, about 20% of its members work in academic settings, while the majority work in other fields such as healthcare, government, and private practice.

Question 18

Today,over 70% of individuals receiving their PhDs in psychology are:

Accepted Answer

According to recent data, females constitute over 70% of individuals receiving their PhDs in psychology. Therefore, the best choice would be D, females.

Question 19

Karen received a PhD in psychology and now treats psychological disorders.Which type of psychologist is Karen?

Accepted Answer

Karen's focus on treating psychological disorders indicates that she is a clinical psychologist.

Question 20

Who was one of the seven psychologists to start the American Psychological Association?

Accepted Answer

William James was one of the seven psychologists who founded the American Psychological Association (APA) in 1892.

Quiz 1: Psychology: Evolution of a Science

Who was one of the seven psychologists to start the American Psychological Association?

The American Psychological Association was originally made up of academic psychologists;today,nearly _____% of its members work in clinical and health-related settings.

The Association for Psychological Science was formed:

The American Psychological Association was formed at a meeting called by:

Jorge is in the middle of a divorce and is experiencing stress associated with this period of adjustment.Jorge should probably seek help from a(n) :

Which research question is MOST consistent with the historical events that inspired the research of Solomon Asch?

Who is LEAST likely to be a member of the American Psychological Association?

Liz is the CEO of a major company.Liz is fearful of how her employees are going to react to the company's downsizing and reorganization.She decides to contact a(n) _____ psychologist to help her employees.

Jeff thinks it would be beneficial for his employees to attend a seminar on how to become more productive at work.Which type of psychologist would conduct this seminar?

Compared with the typical APA member in 1910,the typical APA member in 2016 is less likely to be a(n) :

Although all the founding members of the American Psychological Association were White and male,today about half of all APA members are:

Cliff's therapist prescribes Xanax to treat his anxiety.Cliff's therapist is probably a:

What is the difference between a clinical psychologist and a psychiatrist?

As an elementary school student,Dan met with a psychologist who helped him with speech and reading.Which type of psychologist did Dan see?

Julie believes that the society in which one grows up does not have an impact on psychological issues.Which approach BEST fits her view?

If you believe that the results of a study on conformity conducted on university students in Canada may differ considerably had the study taken place among older adults in Asia,you are thinking like a cultural:

The American Psychological Association was originally made up of academic psychologists;today,only _____% of its members work in academia.

Today,over 70% of individuals receiving their PhDs in psychology are:

Karen received a PhD in psychology and now treats psychological disorders.Which type of psychologist is Karen?

Who was one of the seven psychologists to start the American Psychological Association?