MSC: Remembering
2. Allanah has declared psychology as her major. Because of this, Allanah will most likely study
a.the structure and function of the brain.
b.mental disorders and their treatment.
c.feelings, memory, and other inner states.
d.mental activity, behavior, and the brain.
ANS: D DIF: Moderate
REF: 1.1 Psychology Explains Your Mental Activity and Behavior
OBJ: 1.1a
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 5, Professional Development
MSC: Remembering
3. Barry states that psychology is the study of mental activity. Candace remarks that psychology is the science of behavior. Which is the correct evaluation of these two statements?
a.Barry’s definition is correct; Candace’s definition is incorrect.
b.Barry’s definition is correct; Candace’s definition is correct.
c.Taken together, the statements are correct.
d.Barry’s definition is incorrect; Candace’s definition is correct.
ANS: C DIF: Difficult
REF: 1.1 Psychology Explains Your Mental Activity and Behavior
OBJ: 1.1a NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology
MSC: Understanding
4. Both behavior and mental activity rely primarily on
a.processing in the brain.c.the month in which someone was born.
b.subjective experience.d.one’s personality.
ANS: A DIF: Moderate
REF: 1.1 Psychology Explains Your Mental Activity and Behavior
OBJ: 1.1a
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking MSC: Remembering
5. Which of the following is the best description of the mind, according to your textbook?
a.all of your intuitions
b.your conscience and sense of morality
c.your education, experiences, and beliefs
d.the sum total of your mental activity
ANS: D DIF: Easy
REF: 1.1 Psychology Explains Your Mental Activity and Behavior
OBJ: 1.1a NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology
MSC: Understanding
6. What recent advances have helped scientists to better understand the functions of the brain?
a.better nutrition and greater access to improved medications