Psychology An Introduction 10th Edition by Benjamin Lahey-Test Bank

Test Bank For Psychology An Introduction 10th Edition by Benjamin Lahey

ISBN-10: 9780073531984, ISBN-13: 978-0073531984

ch01
1. Aristotle used the term ______, translated from the Greek meaning mind, when referring to the essence of life.

A. ludus
B. psyche
C. venus
D. cheiras
2. Psychology’s origins were influenced by the writings of Aristotle, which were concerned with the nature of

A. light.
B. life.
C. evolution.
D. energy.
3. To achieve a full understanding of anything, Aristotle believed that we must

A. use Plato’s philosophical methods.
B. use introspective techniques.
C. think and observe.
D. disregard outward behavior.
4. The term “psyche,” when translated from Greek, is most closely associated with which term?

A. habit.
B. life.
C. study.
D. mind.
5. What makes psychology a science?

A. It attempts to separate the elements of the mind.
B. It utilizes rigorous methods of observation.
C. It has multiple research methods.
D. It employs thought for understanding.
6. Which of the following is a crucial term in defining psychology?

A. Behavior
B. Habit
C. Introspection
D. Induction
7. Overt behaviors are actions that you can

A. usually considered illegal.
B. happen when no one else is around.
C. directly observe.
D. infer from careful observation.
8. What is a common aspect of psychology with other sciences?

A. Based on Plato’s methods.
B. Offers proof of theoretical truths.
C. Uses rigorous methods of observation.
D. Directly measures thought processes.
9. When giving recommendations to parole boards about early prisoner releases, clinical psychologists are attempting which goal of psychology?

A. Prediction
B. Description
C. Influencing
D. Understanding
10. Behaviors are actions that are _____, while mental processes are events that are _____.

A. public; private
B. legal; illegal
C. private; public
D. illegal; legal
11. Industrial psychologists who design tests to screen new job candidates for various companies are aiming for which goal?

A. Prediction
B. Description
C. Influencing
D. Understanding
12. Surveys about workers’ experience and job satisfaction primarily demonstrate the goal of psychology as

A. description.
B. prediction.
C. understanding.
D. influencing.
13. In psychology, the words describe, predict, understand, and influence are related to

A. descriptive methods.
B. correlational methods.
C. areas of psychology.
D. the goals of psychology.
14. Which of the following is a goal of psychology?

A. Translate
B. Manipulate
C. Interpolate
D. Understand
15. Truth and theory are best described by which of the following?

A. It takes at least three consistent truths to comprise a theory.
B. Theories that are upheld for at least 20 years are considered truths.
C. Truths are tentative conclusions at best.
D. Theories are not absolute and may be revised over time.
16. Theoretical explanations in psychology are important for which goal?

A. Control
B. Prediction
C. Understanding
D. Description
17. If a theory is tentative, it means that

A. has the support of animal research but not human research.
B. has been proven in study after study.
C. is what we believe right now, but it could change.
D. has the support of human research but not animal research.
18. Which of the following represents a psychologist’s attempt to predict behavior?

A. Conducting an experiment to test a theory about teenage sexual behavior
B. Determining whether a job applicant is likely to perform well on the job
C. Implementing a curriculum shown to reduce high school dropout rates
D. Surveying college students about their drinking habits
19. Which of the following is an example of a psychologist’s attempt to understand behavior?

A. Conducting an experiment to test a theory about teenage sexual behavior
B. Determining whether a job applicant is likely to perform well on the job
C. Implementing a curriculum shown to reduce high school dropout rates
D. Surveying college students about their drinking habits
20. A(n) ______ is a tentative explanation of the facts, findings, and relationship in any of the sciences.

A. edict
B. theory
C. law
D. declaration