Discovering Psychology The Science of Mind 4th edition by John T. Cacioppo Test bank
c. by integrating information based on memory disorders
d. by integrating evolutionary constraints on behavior
ANSWER: a
71. You meet a researcher who is studying how individual neurons in the brain are active during a memory task. This researcher is likely a
a. clinical neuroscientist.
b. social psychologist.
c. cognitive psychologist
d. behavioral neuroscientist.
ANSWER: d
72. A psychologist who focuses on environmental factors is likely to have trouble explaining why some children who are maltreated engage in antisocial behavior while others do not, because
a. genetics are a critical factor in antisocial behavior
b. environmental factors play no role in antisocial behavior and maltreatment.
c. antisocial behavior is not a clinical issue.
d. maltreatment should be studied by a social psychologist.
ANSWER: a
73. Cognitive neuroscientists study brain and behavior, combining which two perspectives on psychology?
a. cognitive and biological
b. cognitive and social
c. biological and neuroscientific
d. social and biological
ANSWER: a
74. Which of the following is the best example of a researcher combining different psychological perspectives?
a. A clinical psychologist uses client-centered therapy to treat an anxious patient.
b. A cognitive psychologist tests memory for pictures based on a theory proposed by James.
c. A social psychologist develops a theory of how peer pressure operates using behavioral and genetic data.
d. An evolutionary psychologist develops a theory of how attention works based on principles of natural selection.
ANSWER: c
75. The book describes the five major perspectives on psychology. What is the most accurate way to describe how modern psychologists approach these perspectives?
a. Many psychologists make an effort to "zoom out" and integrate the perspectives.
b. New perspectives are being added as new technology is developed.
c. The different perspectives are defined by the different methods used in studying them.
d. Psychologists largely ignore the perspectives.
ANSWER: a
76. Most psychologists with graduate degrees are employed
a. in clinical and higher-education settings.
b. in elementary and high schools.
c. in research institutes.
d. in colleges.
ANSWER: a
77. A researcher investigating ways to reduce criminal behavior is likely a
a. criminal justice psychologist.
b. forensic psychologist.
c. therapist.
d. cognitive psychologist.
ANSWER: b
78. You meet a psychologist at a party, and they tell you that they help high school students develop career plans. This person is most likely a
a. forensic psychologist.
b. counseling psychologist.
c. school psychologist.
d. personality psychologist.
ANSWER: c
79. A friend mentions that they would like to become a therapist. What educational path would you recommend they follow?
a. They must get a graduate-level education.
b. They will need to attend medical school after completing an undergraduate degree in psychology.
c. They should focus on cognitive psychology.
d. They should focus on personality psychology for their bachelor's degree.
ANSWER: a
80. How does a clinical or counseling track of graduate psychology school differ from non-clinical areas in psychology?
a. Clinical tracks generally take less time.
b. Clinicians must also get a medical degree.
c. Clinicians get a doctorate degree; other areas get master's degrees.
d. Clinicians must go through an internship and supervised training process.
ANSWER: d
81. Which of the following explains the difference between psychiatrists and clinical psychologists?
a. Psychiatrists can prescribe medication and clinical psychologists cannot.
b. Psychiatrists treat patients surgically.
c. Only clinical psychologists can prescribe medication.