Charles Darwin suggested that the evolution of living organisms is guided by:
rational thought
natural selection
introspection
unconscious motives
Wilhelm Wundt, who founded the first psychology laboratory, was both a:
psychoanalyst and psychiatrist.
sociologist and psychiatrist.
physiologist and philosopher.
theologian and philosopher.
In its early years, psychology focused on the study of _____; from the 1920s into the 1960s, American psychologists emphasized the study of _____.
mental illness; effective psychotherapy
maladaptive behavior; adaptive behavior
unconscious motives; conscious thoughts and feelings
mental processes; observable behavior
Behavior is to mental processes as _____ is to _____.
nature; nurture
sensation; memory
talking; perception
stability; change
Which psychological perspective is most directly concerned with how the brain influences behaviors and mental states?
cognitive
psychoanalytic
behavioral
neuroscience
Which perspective highlights the reproductive advantages of specific behavioral traits?
evolutionary
social-cultural
Which perspective is most likely to examine how group membership influences individual attitudes and behaviors?
Which perspective most clearly emphasizes the impact of learning on behavior?
Which professional specialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of people with psychological disorders?
personality psychology
biological psychology
clinical psychology
developmental psychology
The specialist who is most likely to prescribe a drug for the treatment of a psychological disorder is a:
developmental psychologist.
clinical psychologist.
psychiatrist.
personality psychologist.
