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iClicker Questions for Psychology for AP® , 2nd edition by David G. Myers Karla Gingerich, Colorado State University Allison Herzig, Langley High School UNIT I: Psychology’s History and Approaches

Which philosopher agreed with Socrates and Plato’s assertion that the mind is able survive the death of the body? A. Francis Bacon B. Aristotle C. John Locke D. René Descartes Answer: D

Which of the following is most accurately described as a functionalist? A. William James B. John B. Watson C. Margaret Floy Washburn D. Edward Bradford Titchener Answer: A

Psychology is currently defined as: A. the study of individual experience. B. the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. C. the study of mental life. D. the scientific study of observable behavior. Answer: B

Which of the following is NOT one of psychology’s three main levels of analysis? A. developmental B. social-cultural C. biological D. psychological Answer: A

A psychologist who studies age-related behavioral changes and applies their knowledge to child-care and educational settings would likely be a(n) A. industrial-organizational psychologist B. experimental psychologist C. developmental psychologist D. social psychologist Answer: C

Critical Thinking Questions

Dr. Garcia asks participants in her study to describe their experience as they smell an orange. Dr. Garcia’s method most closely resembles that of the early: A. structuralists. B. pragmatists. C. Freudians. D. functionalists. Answer: A

John B. Watson is most likely to say: A. “A person needs unconditional love and acceptance in order to reach her true potential.” B. “A person’s behavior reflects unconscious conflicts and emotions that result from early childhood experiences.” C. “Emotional responses reflect biological processes such as hormones and brain chemistry. D. “Science must be rooted in observation of behavior, rather than introspective processes.” Answer: D

Dr. Frye conducts research investigations on memory, with the intent of contributing to what is known about human memory processes. Dr. Frye conducts: A. professional service. B. applied research. C. basic research. D. psychiatry. Answer: C

A. developmental psychologist B. health psychologist The president of a technological company is interested in making the work environment more appealing to her employees. She wants to consult a psychologist to see what types of changes she can make to increase productivity and employee morale. It will be most helpful for her to seek the input of a(n) A. developmental psychologist B. health psychologist C. industrial-organizational psychologist D. forensic psychologist Answer: D