U1 Pretest

Charles Darwin suggested that the evolution of living organisms is guided by:

Wilhelm Wundt, who founded the first psychology laboratory, was both a:

In its early years, psychology focused on the study of _____; from the 1920s into the 1960s, American psychologists emphasized the study of _____.

Behavior is to mental processes as _____ is to _____.

Which psychological perspective is most directly concerned with how the brain influences behaviors and mental states?

Which perspective highlights the reproductive advantages of specific behavioral traits?

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?

The specialist who is most likely to prescribe a drug for the treatment of a psychological disorder is a: