Question 1

Among the social problems that have been the focus of federally funded research are illiteracy, prejudice, poverty, and conflict.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Social problems such as illiteracy, prejudice, poverty, and conflict have all been the focus of federally funded research.

Question 2

One of the major foci of psychology instruction during the twentieth century has been improvement in the morals of college students.

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While psychology instruction may touch on moral development and related issues, it is not a major foci or goal of the field. The primary focus is on understanding human behavior and mental processes.

Question 3

An emphasis on evidence-based practice has become a goal of the professional practice of psychology during the early twenty-first century.

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An emphasis on evidence-based practice has indeed become a goal of the professional practice of psychology during the early twenty-first century. This means that psychological interventions and treatments should be based on scientific evidence of their effectiveness.

Question 4

Alan Kazdin, a recent president of the APA, argued that psychology should direct more effort at coping with "global challenges" such as pollution, life style and physical health, and environmental sustainability, all of which have major behavioral components.

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Alan Kazdin did argue that psychology should direct more effort towards coping with "global challenges" such as pollution, lifestyle and physical health, and environmental sustainability, all of which have major behavioral components, as mentioned in the statement.

Question 5

The practice of psychology during the early twenty-first century has been devoted almost exclusively to psychopathology and counseling.

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While psychopathology and counseling are significant areas of practice for psychology, the field is much broader and includes research, neuropsychology, industrial-organizational psychology, forensic psychology, and many other specialties.

Question 6

The APA early in the twenty-first century suffered from some financial problems as well as difficulties in increasing its membership.

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The APA did face financial problems and struggles in membership growth during the early 2000s.

Question 7

Behavioral scientists in general now tend to identify themselves primarily as psychologists.

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Behavioral scientists can come from a variety of disciplines, not just psychology, including sociology, anthropology, economics, and public health, among others. They identify with their specific fields of study rather than solely as psychologists.

Question 8

The efforts of the APA early in the twenty-first century to encourage psychology as a positive "brand" have been quite successful.

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The APA's efforts to promote psychology as a positive "brand" have been successful, as evidenced by increased public awareness and understanding of the field, increased demand for psychological services, and greater respect for psychologists as experts in their field.

Question 9

Membership in the APA's divisions devoted primarily to research was growing during the first decade of the twenty-first century.

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Question 10

The heyday of psychology as an integrated discipline may have passed.

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Psychology continues to grow and evolve as an integrated discipline, incorporating insights from neuroscience, cognitive science, and social sciences, among others, to understand human behavior and mental processes more comprehensively.

Question 11

During the 21st century, psychology was successfully applied in

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Psychology has been successfully applied in various fields during the 21st century including Industry, Military Service, Education, Healthcare, Sports, and many more. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Question 12

NSF, NIH, NIMH and other federal agencies have provided funding for research on the problem of

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NSF (National Science Foundation) and NIH (National Institutes of Health) are federal agencies that provide funding for research on a wide range of topics, including illiteracy, poverty, conflict, and many others. NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) specifically focuses on research related to mental health and disorders, which can also be influenced by factors such as poverty and conflict. Therefore, all of the options are correct.

Question 13

There was a general expectation late in the 20th century that psychology could

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All of the options listed were expectations for how psychology could be applied to improve various aspects of society during the late 20th century.

Question 14

The Skinnerian analysis of behavior has been applied to

Accepted Answer

Skinnerian analysis, or behaviorism, focuses on observable behaviors and their modification through reinforcement, which is often applied to maintaining order in school settings through behavior management techniques.

Question 15

Decision makers such as state and federal legislators

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Historically, decision makers have often been slow to recognize the potential value of psychology and behavioral sciences in addressing political and societal issues, leading to limited integration and support.

Question 16

Membership of psychologists has been growing in

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Question 17

Empirical evidence has documented a strong relationship between

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Empirical evidence has shown a strong correlation between vehicle accidents and driver texting or cell phone use.

Question 18

A large proportion of behavioral scientists nowadays prefer to identify themselves as

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A large proportion of behavioral scientists nowadays prefer to identify themselves as natural scientists, as they believe that the study of behavior should be approached in a similar way to the study of natural phenomena, with an emphasis on empirical data and scientific methodology. This approach values objectivity and reproducibility in research, and seeks to understand the underlying biological and environmental factors that contribute to behavior.

Question 19

A large proportion of practicing professional psychologists nowadays prefer to identify themselves as

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Question 20

The text A Brief History of Psychology ends with a plea for

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The text states "it is important for psychological organizations to devote more effort to convincing the public and legislators of the value of psychological research" and "psychologists need to do more to promote psychology as a science with practical applications that can benefit everyone." This aligns with choice A, which is a plea for psychological organizations to promote the value of psychological research.

Quiz 16: An Evaluation: Psychologys Promising Past and Enigmatic Future