Deck 2: Appendix B: Applied Psychology and Psychology Careers

Question 1

Which field of psychology would most likely use an IEP?

A)clinical psychology
B)environmental psychology
C)educational psychology
D)forensic psychology

Answer 1

educational psychology

Question 2

Dr.Alvarez is a psychiatrist working in a children's hospital.What degree does Dr.Alvarez most likely possess?

A)doctor of medicine (M.D. )
B)doctor of psychology (Psy.D. )
C)doctor of philosophy (Ph.D. )
D)doctor of education (Ed.D. )

Answer 2

doctor of medicine (M.D. )

Question 3

Since Dr.Howard is a psychoanalyst,she relies mostly on ____________ principles.

A)Freudian
B)humanistic
C)behavioristic
D)cognitive

Answer 3

Freudian

Question 4

IEP stands for __________________.

A)individualized educational program
B)industrial equality preparation
C)individualized equity assistance program
D)instructional equity program

Question 5

Psychiatrists most likely use a _______________ perspective in their work.

A)biological
B)behavioral
C)cognitive
D)humanistic

Question 6

Which degree tends to be most focused on research?

A)Ph.D.
B)Psy.D.
C)L)C.S.W.
D)B)S.

Question 7

Dr.Thomas is a psychiatrist.What are some things that he can do with his degree?

A)He can perform medical procedures.
B)He can prescribe medications.
C)He can diagnose psychological disorders.
D)All of these are

Question 8

IEPs are used primarily in _________________.

A)business or industrial settings
B)educational settings
C)group learning settings
D)religious settings

Question 9

What type of professional studies aspects such as overcrowding,stress,drug abuse,and poverty in an effort to understand mental disorders?

A)psychoanalyst
B)psychiatrist
C)psychiatric social worker
D)medical doctor

Question 10

What does Ph.D.stand for?

A)doctor of medicine
B)doctor of psychology
C)doctor of philosophy
D)doctor of education

Question 11

Which of the following best describes applied psychology?

A)Applied psychology determines how behavior applies to theories.
B)Applied psychology determines how theories can be applied to behavior.
C)Applied psychology determines how theories are developed.
D)Applied psychology determines what behavior is present in animals and how that applies to current theories.

Question 12

For who is an individualized educational program,or IEP,designed?

A)children who have a learning problem
B)children who are slow learners
C)children who are gifted
D)all of the above

Question 13

Dr.Kendrick has recently received her Psy.D.degree.What does Psy.D.stand for?

A)doctor of medicine
B)doctor of psychology
C)doctor of philosophy
D)doctor of education

Question 14

Dr.Santo has a practice in Texas.He can prescribe medications as well as diagnose psychological disorders.Dr.Santo is most likely a ______________.

A)psychologist
B)psychiatrist
C)social worker
D)researcher

Question 15

A psychoanalyst is usually either a(an)___________ or a(an)_____________.

A)psychologist;social worker
B)educator;environmentalist
C)psychiatrist;psychologist
D)consultant;industrial/organizational psychologist

Question 16

Jill is a psychiatric social worker in a large city.What can she NOT do in her job?

A)administer psychotherapy
B)talk with clients concerning their problems
C)prescribe medications
D)examine a client's living conditions to understand the cause of mental disorders

Question 17

Dr.Williams uses IEPs as part of his job.Dr.Williams is most likely a(an)_____________.

A)experimental psychologist
B)sports psychologist
C)environmental psychologist
D)educational psychologist

Question 18

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Psychologists may have either a Ph.D.or Psy.D.
B)A psychologist usually has no medical training.
C)People who hold a master's degree can often be referred to as psychologists.
D)People who hold a master's degree can often be referred to as counselors.

Question 19

Professionals who focus on the environmental conditions that influence mental health are known as ___________.

A)psychiatrists
B)psychoanalysts
C)psychiatric social workers
D)psychologists

Question 20

What is NOT a function of a psychiatric social worker?

A)administer psychotherapy
B)help those with mental disorders by working to understand their environmental conditions
C)prescribe medications
D)All of these are functions of a psychiatric social worker.

Question 21

Martha chose to become a counseling psychologist instead of a clinical psychologist.With which of the following clients will Martha probably NOT work?

A)Bob and Stacy who are having marital problems
B)Thomas who suffers memory loss due to head trauma
C)Lillian who is having trouble dealing with the stresses of becoming a mom for the first time
D)Edward who is having trouble dealing with his adolescent son and daughter

Question 22

Experimental psychology tends to focus on ________________.

A)the study of change in subjects
B)the study of the biological basis of behavior
C)the differences in personality between people
D)studying both humans and animals in controlled laboratory experiments

Question 23

Social psychology tends to focus on __________________.

A)the study of change in subjects
B)the study of the biological basis of behavior
C)the differences in personality between people
D)how human behavior is affected by other people

Question 24

Which of the following areas of psychology typically are involved in academic settings?

A)developmental psychology
B)experimental psychology
C)comparative psychology
D)All of these typically are involved in academic settings.

Question 25

Which of the following statements regarding career opportunities is TRUE?

A)People with a bachelor's degree in psychology may provide therapy to clients.
B)People with a bachelor's degree in psychology may be called psychologists.
C)A bachelor's degree in psychology can be adapted to many different careers.
D)All of these are true.

Question 26

Which of the following areas of specialization is most similar to psychiatry?

A)counseling psychology
B)experimental psychology
C)clinical psychology
D)industrial/organizational psychology

Question 27

Counseling psychologists and clinical psychologists make up nearly ________ of all psychologists currently in the field.

A)15 percent
B)40 percent
C)60 percent
D)90 percent

Question 28

Which degree requires the completion of a dissertation?

A)Ph.D.
B)Psy.D.
C)L)C.S.W.
D)M)D.

Question 29

Which of the following does a clinical psychologist NOT do?

A)diagnose those suffering from mental illness
B)treat those with mental illness
C)administer psychological tests
D)focus on making neutral and sometimes negative changes toward a client's mental health

Question 30

Which of the following statements concerning social psychology is true?

A)Social psychology is truly separate and not related to experimental psychology.
B)Social psychology studies behavior in real-world settings so as to observe behavior in a natural setting.
C)Social psychology and personality psychology share an identical focus to their work.
D)Social psychologists are primarily either clinical or counseling psychologists who work in natural settings.

Question 31

Stacy is looking to enter the workforce immediately after college.What advantage does a bachelor's degree in psychology give her?

A)People with psychology degrees usually have been exposed to the importance of critical thinking.
B)People with psychology degrees can find work as a lawyer or psychologist usually without further education.
C)People with psychology degrees easily begin in upper-level management positions.
D)People with psychology degrees tend to struggle since the degree in fact is useless without either a master's degree or doctoral degree.

Question 32

What type of psychologist is concerned with how people relate to others and the way people feel over the life span?

A)experimental psychologist
B)developmental psychologist
C)social psychologist
D)personality psychologist

Question 33

What is another name for physiological psychology?

A)biopsychology or neuroscience
B)health psychology
C)personality psychology
D)comparative psychology

Question 34

Which of the following describes a developmental psychologist?

A)Dr.Smith who conducts research in areas such as learning,memory,thinking,and motivation
B)Dr.Jones who studies changes in the way people think,how they relate to others,and how people feel throughout their lives
C)Dr.Baker who studies how people are affected by the presence of other people
D)Dr.Peterson who focuses on the study of the biological basis of behavior

Question 35

Clinical psychologists can further their specializations by _____________.

A)working with only certain age groups
B)working only with those suffering from specific disorders
C)working as educators in colleges or universities
D)All of these are

Question 36

Clinical psychologists are required to carry out a number of tasks EXCEPT _____________.

A)diagnosing and treating those suffering from mental illness
B)administering a variety of psychological tests
C)focusing on developing positive changes in the mental health of clients
D)prescribing medications since psychologists can now do this nationwide

Question 37

Which of the following statements regarding counseling psychologists is true?

A)Clinical psychologists deal with less moderate problems than counseling psychologists.
B)Counseling psychologists usually need no more than a bachelor's degree to practice.
C)Counseling psychologists frequently deal with issues relating to marriage,family life,work,and stress adjustment.
D)Counseling psychologists frequently,if not always,work in hospital settings.

Question 38

What is an advantage to having a psychology degree when entering the workforce?

A)Psychology tends to emphasize critical thinking and observation.
B)Psychology trains people for a variety of work environments.
C)Psychology is a good basis for those going on to graduate-level degrees.
D)All of these are true.

Question 39

Developmental psychology tends to focus on ___________________.

A)the study of change in subjects
B)the study of the biological basis of behavior
C)the differences in personality between people
D)studying both humans and animals in controlled laboratory experiments

Question 40

If Dr.Kindly works primarily with both people and animals,what type of psychology does he probably practice?

A)industrial/organizational psychology
B)clinical psychology
C)personality psychology
D)experimental psychology

Question 41

Marion is fascinated by the similarities between animal behavior and human behavior.Marion might consider a career in which field of psychology?

A)comparative psychology
B)personality psychology
C)industrial/organizational psychology
D)human factors psychology

Question 42

What type of psychologist studies areas such as the effects of stress on the population and also works to develop preventive measures designed to maintain a person's well-being?

A)comparative psychologist
B)health psychologist
C)personality psychologist
D)educational psychologist

Question 43

Whereas ________________ may do research in areas related to learning,_____________ work to apply the results of that research.

A)school psychologists;educational psychologists
B)counseling psychologists;sports psychologists
C)forensic psychologists;comparative psychologists
D)educational psychologists;school psychologists

Question 44

What degree is common to an educational psychologist?

A)master's degree in social work (M.S.W. )
B)doctor of medicine (M.D. )
C)doctor of philosophy (Ph.D. )
D)doctor of education (Ed.D. )

Question 45

Which field of psychology focuses on the laws of society and the enforcement of such laws?

A)clinical psychology
B)sports psychology
C)industrial/organizational psychology
D)forensic psychology

Question 46

Which of the following is a relatively small part of a school psychologist's job?

A)testing students to diagnose possible educational problems
B)counseling students with various everyday problems
C)acting as a consultant to teachers,school boards,and administrators
D)All of these are a large part of a school psychologist's job.

Question 47

Sheldon is a sports psychologist.His tasks include _______________.

A)developing weight training and agility drills
B)creating sports programs for professional athletes
C)assisting athletes to develop their concentration skills
D)All of these are

Question 48

Dr.Barton is conducting a study to see if dormitory floors with large meeting areas near elevators result in increased human interaction.Dr.Barton most likely is ___________.

A)a clinical psychologist
B)a sports psychologist
C)an environmental psychologist
D)a forensic psychologist

Question 49

Comparative psychology does all of the following EXCEPT ______________.

A)compare and contrast animal behavior to human behavior
B)study animals so as to treat animals more humanely
C)study animals only in a laboratory setting
D)study animals as a form of both basic and applied research

Question 50

Which of the following areas of psychology has as its focus an emphasis on animal research to understand behavior?

A)clinical psychology
B)personality psychology
C)comparative psychology
D)physiological psychology

Question 51

What is the focus of educational psychology?

A)learning
B)mental illness
C)work behavior
D)maintaining good health

Question 52

Who among the following professionals would you expect to assist forensic psychologists in their work?

A)Dr.Collins who is a social psychologist
B)Dr.Rollins who is a clinical psychologist
C)Dr.Boyd who works as a cognitive psychologist
D)All of these are

Question 53

Which type of psychologist is most likely to help a golfer remain focused and relaxed when preparing for a big tournament?

A)clinical psychologist
B)sports psychologist
C)forensic psychologist
D)counseling psychologist

Question 54

Elaine is working to design a new method to improve reading ability in young children.Blake studies the factors that make a student consider cheating on a final exam.Chad is researching the effects of personality on classroom discussion.All these are examples of which area of psychology?

A)school psychology
B)educational psychology
C)clinical psychology
D)comparative psychology

Question 55

If Clarice is interested in how hormones influence human behavior,she might consider a career in _________________.

A)clinical psychology
B)personality psychology
C)comparative psychology
D)physiological psychology

Question 56

Tess works within the prison system to diagnose abnormal behavior.Additionally,she has consulted with lawyers when needed to select juries as well as worked with law enforcement officials to develop profiles of certain criminals and their activities.Tess's focus is in what area of psychology?

A)comparative psychology
B)industrial/organizational psychology
C)experimental psychology
D)None of these choices is

Question 57

Environmental psychology is different from other fields of psychology in that ___________.

A)environmental psychologists do not deal with behavior
B)environmental psychologists do not tend to work in a laboratory setting
C)environmental psychologists deal solely with nature and animals
D)environmental psychologists work only when human subjects are unaware of the psychologist's presence

Question 58

Which of the following are some of the tasks carried out by a health psychologist?

A)examining personality characteristics of clinically depressed patients
B)developing medicines to treat schizophrenia and depression
C)working with low-IQ children to raise their self-esteem
D)creating programs to help patients stop smoking or lose weight

Question 59

Chris assists hospital patients by working to develop weight loss programs to minimize the chance that they may someday need to return to the hospital.In which area of psychology does Chris probably work?

A)health psychology
B)educational psychology
C)personality psychology
D)clinical psychology

Question 60

Which area of psychology studies how behavior is influenced in particular settings such as in an office,school,or dormitory?

A)environmental psychology
B)clinical psychology
C)comparative psychology
D)counseling psychology

Question 61

Dr.Evans is an industrial/organizational psychologist.He would most likely be found studying ______________.

A)chimpanzees and their ability to play tic-tac-toe
B)criminals who are being reviewed for possible parole
C)children who are playing new games at a day care center
D)employees who are highly stressed at their new jobs

Question 62

Individualized education programs (IEPs)are used primarily with adults returning to college.

Question 63

The use of psychological tests for selection purposes started ________________.

A)during the American Revolution
B)during the Industrial Revolution
C)during World War I
D)during the Great Depression

Question 64

Which of the following techniques is specifically a team-oriented sports training technique?

A)thought stopping
B)imagery/mental rehearsal
C)fostering team unity
D)All of these are specifically designed to be administered to a team as a whole.

Question 65

Dr.Little consults with companies that have concerns centering around job satisfaction,leadership,and conflict management.Dr.Big consults with companies whose concerns are with hiring,training,and properly evaluating new employees.In which aspect of industrial/organizational psychology does each specialize?

A)Dr.Little specializes in industrial psychology whereas Dr.Big specializes in organizational psychology.
B)Dr.Little specializes in human factors engineering whereas Dr.Big specializes in comparative pychology.
C)Dr.Little specializes in organizational psychology whereas Dr.Big specializes in industrial psychology.
D)Both Dr.Little and Dr.Big are probably clinical psychologists.

Question 66

One of the first real attempts to increase worker efficiency was known as ___________.

A)McGregor's Theory X
B)McGregor's Theory Y
C)McGregor's Theory Z
D)scientific management

Question 67

Which of the following is NOT a technique discussed in the text to help athletes with the psychological part of their game?

A)visualization
B)thought stopping
C)autogenic training
D)anti-anxiety medication

Question 68

Clarice is a figure skater who has been learning special breathing methods as well as other tricks to reduce her anxiety and tension prior to her event.Which technique used by sport psychologists is she practicing?

A)thought stopping
B)visualization
C)mental rehearsal
D)relaxation training

Question 69

Elton Mayo's studies at the Western Electric plant determined that employees __________.

A)usually need close supervision since they cannot work well otherwise
B)are integral parts of a human social system whose input can influence morale
C)are simply part of a production line and,therefore,must be told what needs to be done
D)tend to only work when pay levels are determined by unions

Question 70

According to McGregor's Theory Y style of management,participant management occurs ______________.

A)when specific goals are stated for each employee to achieve
B)when employees from all levels of the business are encouraged to take part in the decision-making process of the company
C)when specific groups of employees work on particular assignments within their department
D)when employees allow supervisors to make all employment decisions for them

Question 71

For which theory of management is Douglas McGregor most noted?

A)Theory X and Theory Y
B)Army Alpha and Army Beta
C)Westinghouse Theory of Management
D)all of the above

Question 72

Carlos hopes to shave 45 seconds off his best mile run by next week's track meet.What is the best approach his coach could use to prepare him for the event?

A)teach distraction desensitization so that he will not hear any discouraging comments from the crowd
B)foster realistic goals since decreasing his best time by 45 seconds is probably unrealistic
C)teach visualization so that Carlos can envision himself running faster
D)focus training so that Carlos can benefit from hypnosis and meditation

Question 73

Scientific management worked on the premise that ______________.

A)there was only one best way to perform a task
B)employees who are watched,or supervised,work harder
C)workers are more relaxed when their input is constantly required
D)employees should be allowed to perform a task in whatever way feels best to them

Question 74

Bob tends to view employees as basically lazy and in need of motivation.Rob tends to view employees as vital aspects of any job and should be treated accordingly.According to Douglas McGregor,which theory best explains Bob's approach and Rob's approach to management?

A)Bob's management style is similar to Theory X whereas Rob's approach is similar to Theory Y.
B)Bob's management style is similar to Theory Y whereas Rob's approach is similar to Theory X.
C)Bob's management style relies on the Army Beta approach whereas Rob's approach is similar to Army Alpha.
D)Bob's management style is an example of industrial psychology whereas Rob's approach is similar to organizational psychology.

Question 75

Which area of psychology studies topics such as leadership,motivation,job satisfaction,and hiring techniques?

A)industrial/organizational psychology
B)human factors psychology
C)forensic psychology
D)clinical psychology

Question 76

Where and when did industrial/organizational psychology begin?

A)at the beginning of the twentieth century with the work of Walter Scott
B)during the era of the ancient Greeks in Athens
C)during the 1950s and 1960s in industrial cities such as Detroit,Michigan
D)during the 1700s in colonial America

Question 77

Which of the techniques used by sports psychologists can be translated as "from within the self?"

A)autogenic training
B)focus training
C)confidence training
D)distraction training

Question 78

Who among the following theorists was NOT a major influence in the advancement of industrial/organizational psychology?

A)Sigmund Freud
B)Walter Scott
C)Elton Mayo
D)Hugo Munsterberg

Question 79

According to Douglas McGregor,management techniques such as quality circles,management by objectives,and participant management are based on _____________.

A)Theory X style of management
B)Theory Y style of management
C)Theory Z style of management
D)all three styles of management

Question 80

Joaquin is a baseball player in the minor leagues.He repeatedly tells himself prior to pitching a game,"I can do this.I've done it before and it was easy.I can do it again." This technique recommended by sports psychologists is known as _______________.

A)fostering realistic goals
B)thought stopping
C)relaxation training
D)autogenic training