History of Psychology and Research Methods In the Beginning Who you lookin’ at? (Not multiple choice: big points) Correlation Experiment Who the Heck are you? Terminology (Not always multiple choice, but worth more) Occupied by Psychology Ethics 750 points

In the Beginning 600

Occupied by Psychology

MC 500 MC Terminology

Who you lookin’ at?

link wont work 500 Correlation

Does not work # Experiment

Who the Heck are you?

1. 1 st American psychologist and functionalist rote the first general text book on psychology called Principles of Psychology (1890) A.Sigmund Freud B.Wilhelm Wundt C.John Watson D.William James E.Carl Rodgers

2. __________________ said our personality is based on three structures, id, ego, and superego.. A) Carl Rodgers B) Sigmund Freud C) Abraham Maslow D) B.F. Skinner E) William James

3. This behavioral researcher used c lassical conditioning to change behaviors. He is well known for his Little Albert experiment. A.Sigmund Freud B.Wilhelm Wundt C.John Watson D.William James E.Carl Rodgers

4. This researcher was considered the Mac Daddy of Operant Conditioning. He was a nurture guy through and through. A) Carl Rodgers B) John Watson C) Wilhelm Wundt D) B.F. Skinner E) William James

5. This psychologist stated that as humans we need genuineness, acceptance and empathy for us to grow. A.Sigmund Freud B.Wilhelm Wundt C.John Watson D.William James E.Carl Rodgers

6. This psychologist used the method of introspection in his “research” to describe conscious experiences. A.Sigmund Freud B.Wilhelm Wundt C.John Watson D.William James E.Carl Rodgers

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8. This occupation in psychology studies the changes that occur in human beings over the course of their life time A.Developmental Psychologist B.Clinical Psychologist C.Forensic Psychologist D.Health Psychologist E.Counseling Psychologist.

9. This psychologist studies the structure and function of the brain as they relate to specific psychological processes and behaviors. A.Evolutionary Psychologist B.Clinical Psychologist C.Forensic Psychologist D.Health Psychologist E.Neuropsychologist.

10. The study of the psychological adaptations of humans to the changing physical and social environment, and behavioral differences among individuals. A.Evolutionary Psychologist B.Developmental Psychologist C.Forensic Psychologist D.Health Psychologist E.Neuropsychologist.

11. This psychologist focuses on how biological, social and psychological things influence physical well being. A.Evolutionary Psychologist B.Developmental Psychologist C.Forensic Psychologist D.Health Psychologist E.Neuropsychologist.

12. An explanation (why) using an integrated (combined) set of principles (beliefs) that organizes and predicts observations Theory

13. Observing subjects in their natural setting without getting involved is called. Naturalistic observation

14. An observation technique in which one person is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles for all people, such as families are Jon and Kate plus 8. Case Study

15. Any factor that is able to change is called a A) control factor. B) placebo. C) correlation. D) variable. E) experimental factor

16. The following is an example of an operational definition: A) he is stressed and doesn’t adjust to his environment. B) she has a personality that won’t allow to relate to others well. C) she shows empathy and can understand the other person’s feelings. D) all of the above. E) none of the above.

17. Seeing what one expects to see, such as “Students at Coastal Academy are “bad”. I knew it would be that way”. This is called: Observer Bias

18. The mere presence of an observer can alter the situation—people behave differently is called _______________. Reactivity

19. Attributing one’s own mental states to those studied—including non-human organisms and artifacts is called ___________________. Anthropomorphizing

20. Joan had not been able to get pregnant for years so she and her husband decided to adopt. Six months after the adoption, Joan became pregnant. This proves: A) the belief that infertile couples are more likely to have a child after adoption. B) if you try hard to have a child, you are less likely to due to stress. C) she must have become remarried. D) coincidences which confirm a belief are believed to be meaningful.

21. Which of the following correlation coefficients reflects the strongest correlation? A) B) -.64 C) +.35 D) -.10 E) +.63

22. A mistaken belief that two factors or events are related when they are not is called: A) hindsight bias. B) false consensus effect. C) an illusory correlation. D) overconfidence. E) correlation coefficient.

23. Consistently, we find low self-esteem is often related with high levels of depression. This means: A) low self-esteem causes depression. B) depression causes low self-esteem. C) low self-esteem and depression are caused by a third factor. D) they are correlated but this does not prove causation. E) they prove causation due to their strength of relationship.

24. “The more you smile the happier you are” is an example of: Positive Correlation

25. In order to prove a cause-and- effect relationship, we must use: A) naturalistic observation. B) the experimental method. C) surveys. D) correlation coefficients. E) longitudinal studies

26. Neither the researcher nor the subjects knew whether or not they received the drug studied or a placebo. This is an example of: A) independent variables. B) placebo effects. C) a double-blind study. D) a single blind study. E) dependent variables

27. Dr. Kno’ wants to investigate if aggressive behavior in children is increased if they view an adult hit a doll. In this instance, the independent variable is: A) aggressive behavior. B) the presence of an adult C) adult hitting doll. D) viewing the adult hitting the doll. E) the doll

28. A substance or condition that may be administered instead of a presumed active agent, such as a drug, to see if it triggers the same effects of the drug is called a Placebo

29. The factor that is measured in an experiment is called Dependent variable

21. __________________ said our libido travels to different areas of our body throughout our development. A) Carl Rodgers B) Sigmund Freud C) Abraham Maslow D) B.F. Skinner E) William James

22. __________________ was the leader in the structuralist movement.. A) B.F. Skinner B) William James C) Sigmund Freud D) Wilhelm Wundt E) Carl Rodgers

23: __________________ was the leader in the functionalist movement. A) Wilhelm Wundt B) Jean Piaget C) Sir Francis Galton D) William James E) Carl Rodgers

24. __________________ was a leader in the humanist movement: A) Noam Chomsky. B) Mary Calkins. C) Carl Rodgers. D) Sigmund Freud. E) B. F. Skinner

25. __________________ was a leader in behaviorist movement. A) B.F. SKinner B) H. Ebbinghaus C) Jean Piaget D) Carl Rodgers E) Socrates

Name the four simple rules for ethics. 1. NO harm 2.Full Disclosure 3.Confidentiality 4. Debriefing