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Psychology is best defined as the

Psychology is best defined as the scientific study of

Psychology is the science of

Psychology not only seeks to scientifically study behavior and mental processes, but also attempts to

Psychologists use scientific methods to study

Experimental/cognitive psychologists are primarily interested in

A cognitive psychologist would be most likely to design a study of

Psychologists who focus their research on processes like decision making, problem solving, and

                        imagination would most likely be considered ______________ psychologists.

Psychologists in which of the following subfields would be most interested in researching changes

over time in human behavioral, emotional, and mental processes?

The interiors of cars have been redesigned in recent years so that most of the controls can be

operated without the hands of the driver leaving the steering wheel.  These changes would most likely be made by a(n) _________________ psychologist.

Dr. Jamison is conducting a study examining the emotional and behavioral changes that occur

during puberty. Dr. Jamison is especially interested in how these changes are associated with changes in hormones. The subfield of psychology Dr. Jamison seems to be interested in is ______________ psychology.

Chandra is interested in preventing the stress children experience when they transfer from elementary to middle school. She is most likely to be a ______________ psychologist.

Tal is interested in understanding mob behavior and hopes to identify the factors related to the eruption of mob violence. He would most likely be classified as a ______________ psychologist.

At the trial, the ___ psychologist testified that the defendant fit the profile for the crime committed.

As an undergraduate psychology major, Carl has developed a strong desire to study behavior and mental processes, in particular human performance. During an internship at a local business one summer, Carl is intrigued with how a manager’s interpersonal style can affect the workers’ motivation. The field of ______________ psychology would be most applicable to Carl’s interests.

Gina believes that the stress of being homeless contributes to the development of schizophrenia.  To help decrease the number of people developing schizophrenia, Gretchen works to create shelters for those who are homeless.  Gina is a ______ psychologist.

Martha is a psychologist interested in the treatment of eating disorders. She focuses on the maladaptive ways in which its sufferers receive and process information about themselves. Martha is most likely a(n) ______ psychologist with a(n) ______ approach.

Calisha and Renata are discussing arsonists. Calisha has been reading the work of a __ psychologist and believes that fire-setting behavior might be linked to hormonal imbalances. Renata has been reading the work of a __ psychologist and believes that fire-setting is a behavior that is supported by group processes.

Cicely is trying to prevent teenage inner-city boys from joining gangs. She has set up a program in the boys’ neighborhood to teach job skills. Cicely is most likely a ______________ psychologist.

Although psychology contains diverse subfields and approaches, two factors provide unity. One of

            these factors is that

The shift from the behaviorism of Watson to the present-day focus on mental processing represents a return to studying ______________.

Psychology is empirical because it relies on information from

The modern age of psychology began when

Jarrod believes that introspection is the only way to obtain good data.  In his research, he is trying to identify the basic structures of consciousness.  Jarrod’s research most closely adheres to the tenets of the _______ school of psychology.

Randy is a great football player who would rather be named the most valuable player of the league than have his team win a particular football game.  Randy is likely from a(n) ________ culture.

Psychologists gather information using an empirical approach, which means that they

Subjects in an experiment are exposed to a stimulus and asked to describe and analyze their experiences. These subjects are engaging in

Adzure and Anton are identical twins, each born with a special ability. Adzure is able to automatically

dispense two aspirin from the bottle without any difficulty. Anton is able to find mates—easily and often. If all other attributes are equal, according to natural selection, who is more likely to survive, and why?

A commercial tells us to “Be all that you can be!” This statement most closely mirrors the philosophy

            of the ______________ approach.

Rod believes that some college students are independent go-getters and that other college students are

more dependent on family approval than on personal achievement. The former group seems to hold ______________ values whereas the latter group holds ______________ values.

Dr. Tingley is investigating the question of how negotiators from different countries react to threats

            during the negotiation process. Dr. Tingley is engaged in ______________ research.

Dr. Breathefree studies why people smoke. Directly observable events and patterns of reinforcement

make up most of her methodology. Dr. Breathefree seems to use a ______________ approach to psychological research.