Question 1

A(n) _____ psychologist may study how human species went from eating with their fingers to using utensils.

Accepted Answer

An evolutionary psychologist would be interested in studying how human species have evolved over time and how traits such as the use of utensils have developed over generations. Learning psychologists would focus more on how an individual learns a new skill such as using utensils. Social psychologists would explore how culture and social norms impact utensil use. Comparative psychologists compare the behavior and cognition of different species, which may not be directly relevant to utensil use in humans.

Question 2

Eastern societies emphasize the importance of cooperation over individuality.The reverse tends to be true in Western societies.These findings would be of primary interest to which group of psychologists?

Accepted Answer

Cultural psychologists study how cultural factors influence behavior, cognition, and emotions. The emphasis on cooperation over individuality is a cultural difference and therefore cultural psychologists would be the primary group of psychologists interested in this topic.

Question 3

Most psychologists

Accepted Answer

According to the American Psychological Association, most psychologists work in settings such as schools, businesses, social agencies, or government. While some psychologists may be in private practice or work for the military, these are not the majority.

Question 4

_____ would be most interested in finding ways to adapt traditional therapy techniques to meet the needs of clients from non-European ethnic groups.

Accepted Answer

Cultural psychologists are specifically interested in studying the ways in which culture impacts behavior and mental processes. Adapting traditional therapy techniques to meet the needs of clients from non-European ethnic groups would fall under the purview of cultural psychology.

Question 5

Psychologists who specialize in the treatment of human emotional problems are called _____ psychologists.

Accepted Answer

Clinical and counseling psychologists both specialize in the treatment of human emotional problems. Psychiatric and neuro- psychologists are medical doctors who can prescribe medication and specialize in the biological aspects of mental illness. Personality and developmental psychologists focus on different aspects of human behavior, but not necessarily on the treatment of emotional problems. Comparative and experimental psychologists study animal behavior and conduct research, but are not specifically trained in the treatment of emotional problems.

Question 6

Manuel is a psychologist employed by the human relations department of a car manufacturer.He helps select job applicants and also helps to improve workplace conditions and work relationships so that the company can operate effectively.Manuel is most likely a(n) _____ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

Manuel's role in employee selection and improving workplace conditions indicates that he is an industrial-organizational psychologist. This field focuses on how individuals behave within organizations and aims to improve efficiency, productivity, and job satisfaction.

Question 7

Amy holds a doctorate in psychology.She has recently been hired by a prominent teaching hospital to conduct research into finding the best therapeutic techniques for patients suffering from acute psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia.Amy is most likely a

Accepted Answer

Clinical psychologists are typically trained to assess and treat individuals with psychological disorders using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or dialectical behavior therapy. Given Amy's doctorate in psychology and her research focus on finding the best therapeutic techniques for patients with acute psychotic disorders, it is likely that she is a clinical psychologist.

Question 8

If you are interested in researching the reliability of eyewitness testimony, you are most likely a(n) _____ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

Eyewitness testimony is most commonly used in legal settings, and forensic psychologists are specialized in applying psychological principles to legal issues such as eyewitness reliability.

Question 9

Connie's job as a psychologist involves the use of psychological testing for the vocational counseling of students as well as to detect and treat learning disabilities.Connie is most likely a _____ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

School psychologists specialize in working with students and educational institutions, providing counseling, assessment, and intervention services. Clinical psychologists focus on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health issues, including learning disabilities. Connie's job involves both vocational counseling and detecting/treating learning disabilities, which falls within the realm of both school and clinical psychology. Therefore, the best choices are school and clinical psychologists.

Question 10

Janie is a psychologist, who works for a cable network that regularly televises court proceedings and provides commentary for the viewers.Janie is most likely a(n)_____ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

Forensic psychology is the application of psychology to legal issues, such as providing commentary on court proceedings for a cable network. Eclectic psychology involves using multiple theoretical perspectives, personality psychology focuses on understanding individual differences in personality, and comparative psychology involves the study of different species' behavior. None of these are the best fit for Janie's job description.

Question 11

Regarding real psychologists and their portrayal in the media, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

All three statements are true. Real psychologists do follow an ethical code that emphasizes respect for people's privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and welfare. Most psychologists work in schools, social agencies, and businesses, rather than private practice, which is the most common portrayal in movies. Additionally, movies often depict psychologists as being more disturbed than their patients or engaging in unethical practices, which is not an accurate representation of real-life psychologists.

Question 12

A _____ psychologist applies psychological principles to legal issues.

Accepted Answer

Forensic psychology involves the application of psychological principles to legal issues, such as legal decision-making, eyewitness testimony, and criminal investigations. Social psychology deals with how people interact with each other, comparative psychology is the study of animal behavior, and cognitive psychology is focused on mental processes like memory and attention.

Question 13

Jeremy is a psychologist working with a team of archeologists.By working with this team, he hopes to piece together the changes that have occurred in human parenting since the dawn of time.Jeremy is most likely which type of psychologist?

Accepted Answer

Evolutionary psychologists study how evolution has shaped human behavior and mental processes, including parenting. Given that Jeremy is working with archeologists to understand parenting changes throughout history, he is likely an evolutionary psychologist.

Question 14

A psychologist may

Accepted Answer

Psychologists may engage in teaching, therapy, or research. They may have earned a doctorate or a master's degree. They may also work as consultants to businesses, schools, and social agencies. Therefore, all of the choices are correct.

Question 15

After a football game, several well-respected citizens of the community participate in tearing down the goal posts.This uncharacteristic behavior that occurs in groups would be of primary interest to

Accepted Answer

Social psychologists study how individuals are influenced by and interact with others in a social environment. This behavior of tearing down goal posts after a football game is an example of group behavior and social influence, which falls within the realm of social psychology. Comparative psychologists study differences and similarities between different species, while developmental psychologists focus on the changes that occur in individuals throughout their lifetime. Cognitive psychologists study mental processes and perception.

Question 16

Will conducts applied research on the design of machinery, computers, airplanes, and automobiles for business, industry, and the military.Will is most likely a(n) _____ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

Will's research is focused on the design of machinery, computers, airplanes, and automobiles, which falls under the domain of engineering psychology.

Question 17

The term "shrink" is a slang expression for

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Dr.Dauphine has been studying consistent trends in how males and females have selected their mates throughout the long history of humankind.Dr.Dauphine is most likely a(n) _____ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Dauphine's study of consistent trends in mate selection throughout human history suggests a focus on the evolutionary perspective of psychology, which emphasizes the influence of biological and genetic factors on behavior.

Question 19

Which of the following psychologists would most often engage in basic research?

Accepted Answer

Basic research seeks to expand knowledge about a particular topic or phenomenon, and experimental psychologists often conduct studies to test hypotheses and explore phenomena in controlled laboratory settings, making them the most likely to engage in basic research. School psychologists, counseling psychologists, and industrial-organizational psychologists are more likely to engage in applied research, which seeks to address specific practical problems or applications.

Question 20

A psychologist who studies family dynamics and their effects on the behavior of individuals in different ethnic groups would probably be a(n) _____ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

A psychologist who studies family dynamics and their effects on the behavior of individuals in different ethnic groups is likely to be a cultural psychologist. Cultural psychology focuses on how cultural factors such as language, values, beliefs, and behavior patterns influence individuals and groups.

Quiz 1: Extension B: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods