Question 1

Karen sees herself as attractive,extroverted,and dependable.According to the humanistic approach,Karen's description of herself would be referred to as

Accepted Answer

According to the humanistic approach, Karen's description of herself would be referred to as her self-image. This refers to how an individual perceives and views themselves, including their beliefs, attitudes, and values about themselves, which can influence their behaviors and decision-making.

Question 2

Which of the following statements concerning psychodynamic psychology is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers were not neo-Freudians, but rather founders of the humanistic approach to psychology.

Question 3

Which of the following is an approach to psychology that focuses on human experience, problems,potentials,and ideals and stresses subjective factors,such as one's self-image,
Self-evaluation,and frame of reference?

Accepted Answer

The approach to psychology that is described in the question is humanism, which emphasizes individual experience and subjective factors. Psychodynamic theory focuses on unconscious conflicts and the influence of childhood experiences, structuralism focuses on analyzing the structure of conscious experience, and behaviorism focuses on observable behaviors and environmental stimuli.

Question 4

Frame of reference is

Accepted Answer

A frame of reference is a mental perspective or point of view that is used to evaluate events or situations. It is not a name for one's self-image or image of others, nor is it a determinist perspective involved in shaping one's personality.

Question 5

Which school of thought emphasizes that the psychological needs for love,self-esteem, belonging,self-expression,creativity,and spirituality are just as important as the biological
Needs for food and water?

Accepted Answer

The humanism school of thought emphasizes that the psychological needs for love, self-esteem, belonging, self-expression, creativity, and spirituality are just as important as the biological needs for food and water. This approach emphasizes the individual's subjective experiences and personal growth, highlighting the importance of meaning and purpose in one's life.

Question 6

Barry goes to a psychologist who will try to understand Barry's frame of reference in interpreting the world and to improve Barry's self-image.Barry's psychologist is most likely utilizing the __________ approach to therapy.

Accepted Answer

The humanistic approach to therapy focuses on personal growth and self-actualization. This approach emphasizes understanding an individual's unique frame of reference and improving their self-image, which is consistent with Barry's psychologist's goals. The behaviorist approach focuses on changing behaviors through conditioning, the psychoanalytical approach focuses on unconscious processes and past experiences, and the functionalist approach focuses on how thoughts and behaviors serve a purpose.

Question 7

Humanists seek to understand

Accepted Answer

Humanists are focused on the individual and their personal experience. They seek to understand how people perceive themselves and experience the world. The other answer choices are more related to behaviorism, psychoanalysis, or cognitive psychology.

Question 8

Humanistic theories emphasize

Accepted Answer

Humanistic theories focus on an individual's capacity for self-determination and personal growth, which involves the active exercise of free will to make choices and achieve goals. The other options (A, C, and D) all emphasize external or deterministic factors in behavior, which are not central to humanistic approaches.

Question 9

Freud's legacy is evident in various psychodynamic theories,which emphasize

Accepted Answer

Psychodynamic theories, influenced by Freud, focus on internal motives, conflicts, and unconscious forces that shape behavior and personality. This perspective emphasizes the importance of childhood experiences and the unconscious mind in shaping a person's behavior and personality. Therefore, option A is the best choice as it aligns with Freud's emphasis on internal factors in shaping human behavior. The other options (B, C, and D) are not aligned with Freud's theories or perspectives.

Question 10

Which of the following would NOT be considered a neo-Freudian?

Accepted Answer

William James was a psychologist and philosopher who developed the theory of pragmatism and was a prominent figure in the functionalist school of thought. He did not directly contribute to the development of psychoanalytic theory and therefore would not be considered a neo-Freudian.

Question 11

Any theory of behavior the emphasizes internal conflicts,motives,and unconscious forces is a __________ theory.

Accepted Answer

Psychodynamic theories, such as Freud's psychoanalysis, emphasize internal conflicts, motives, and unconscious forces as the driving forces behind behavior. Humanistic theories focus on self-actualization and personal growth, while behavioral theories emphasize the role of the environment and learning in behavior. Gestalt theories emphasize the importance of perception and holistic thinking.

Question 12

According to humanists,the mental perspective that you use to interpret events is referred to as one's

Accepted Answer

Humanists refer to the mental perspective that individuals use to interpret events as their frame of reference.

Question 13

Although they now do research to test their ideas,the psychologists in which school of thought,initially,were less interested in treating psychology as a science and stressed more subjective factors?

Accepted Answer

Humanists initially focused on subjective experiences and personal growth rather than treating psychology strictly as a science.

Question 14

Alfred Adler,Karen Horney,Carl Jung,Otto Rank,and Erik Erikson would be considered

Accepted Answer

Alfred Adler, Karen Horney, Carl Jung, Otto Rank, and Erik Erikson were all psychoanalysts who initially followed Sigmund Freud's theories but later developed their own distinct perspectives and theories, which are collectively known as the neo-Freudian movement.

Question 15

Humanistic psychologists rejected psychoanalytic theory and behaviorism because they deemed both of these viewpoints to be

Accepted Answer

Humanistic psychologists rejected psychoanalytic theory and behaviorism because they found both to be too deterministic. They believed in free will and the potential for personal growth, contrasting with the deterministic nature of psychoanalytic theory (which focused on unconscious motivations) and behaviorism (which focused on observable behaviors without considering mental processes).

Question 16

Today,most humanistic psychologists

Accepted Answer

Most humanistic psychologists today do research to test their ideas just like other psychologists. They believe in the importance of free will and personal growth and reject the deterministic views of behavior. They focus on understanding the unique experiences and perspectives of individuals rather than generalizing findings from group studies.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes Maslow's concept of self-actualization?

Accepted Answer

Maslow's concept of self-actualization refers to the need to develop one's potential fully, to become the best version of oneself. It involves self-realization, personal growth, and fulfilling one's inherent talents and abilities. It is not about protecting one's self-image, increasing self-esteem, or seeking power.

Question 18

Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow belong to which school of thought in psychology?

Accepted Answer

Both Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow are considered to be the founders of humanistic psychology, which emphasizes individuals' unique experiences and potential for personal growth and self-actualization.

Question 19

According to humanists,appraising yourself as good or bad would be referred to as

Accepted Answer

According to humanists, the process of evaluating oneself as good or bad is called self-evaluation. This is an important aspect of self-awareness and personal growth. Self-actualization refers to the process of realizing one's full potential, self-efficacy refers to one's belief in their ability to accomplish tasks, and self-reinforcement refers to the process of rewarding oneself for certain behaviors. None of these concepts fully capture the idea of evaluating oneself as good or bad. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 20

Which of the following would be considered humanistic psychologists?

Accepted Answer

Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers are considered humanistic psychologists because they believed in the importance of individual experiences, free will, and personal growth. They also emphasized the importance of understanding unique perspectives and subjective experiences in psychological research and therapy. Skinner and Watson (A) were behaviorists who emphasized the role of environmental factors in behavior. Wundt and Titchener (B) were structuralists who focused on analyzing the basic components of consciousness. Wertheimer and James (C) were functionalists who studied the purpose and function of mental processes.

Quiz 1: A: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods