Topic: The Field of Psychology Today
ANS: a, Remember the Facts, LO 1.3 Summarize the basic ideas behind the seven modern perspectives in psychology. (1)
EOC Q1.6
Which perspective best explains the bystander effect, whereby individuals will be less likely to help someone in need because of the presence of others close by?
a) sociocultural
b) psychoanalysis
Consider This: This perspective looks at the effect that people have on one another, either individually or in a larger group such as a culture. LO 1.3 Summarize the basic ideas behind the seven modern perspectives in psychology.
c) behaviorism
Consider This: This perspective looks at the effect that people have on one another, either individually or in a larger group such as a culture. LO 1.3 Summarize the basic ideas behind the seven modern perspectives in psychology.
d) cognitive psychology
Consider This: This perspective looks at the effect that people have on one another, either individually or in a larger group such as a culture. LO 1.3 Summarize the basic ideas behind the seven modern perspectives in psychology.
Topic: The Field of Psychology Today
ANS: a, Understand the Concepts, LO 1.3 Summarize the basic ideas behind the seven modern perspectives in psychology. (1)
EOC Q1.7
If Dr. Byers uses an eclectic approach in her clinical treatment of children, what is it that she is doing?
a) She is using a combination of perspectives to treat different clients.
b) She is relying primarily on one psychological perspective to treat all her patients.
Consider This: Some psychological perspectives are related to each other. LO 1.3 Summarize the basic ideas behind the seven modern perspectives in psychology.
c) She is using medications with all her patients, especially those suffering from depression.
Consider This: Some psychological perspectives are related to each other. LO 1.3 Summarize the basic ideas behind the seven modern perspectives in psychology.
d) She relies heavily on the Freudian psychodynamic perspective to help children who show abnormal behavior.
Consider This: Some psychological perspectives are related to each other. LO 1.3 Summarize the basic ideas behind the seven modern perspectives in psychology.
Topic: The Field of Psychology Today
ANS: a, Apply What You Know, LO 1.3 Summarize the basic ideas behind the seven modern perspectives in psychology. (2)
EOC Q1.8
Dr. Colton identifies himself with the largest subfield of psychology. What kind of psychologist is he?
a) clinical
b) counseling
Consider This: Psychology is a large field, and the many professionals working within it have different training, different focuses, and may have different goals from the typical psychologist. LO 1.4 Differentiate between the various types of professionals within the field of psychology.
c) school
Consider This: Psychology is a large field, and the many professionals working within it have different training, different focuses, and may have different goals from the typical psychologist. LO 1.4 Differentiate between the various types of professionals within the field of psychology.
d) experimental
Consider This: Psychology is a large field, and the many professionals working within it have different training, different focuses, and may have different goals from the typical psychologist. LO 1.4 Differentiate between the various types of professionals within the field of psychology.
Topic: The Field of Psychology Today
ANS: a, Apply What You Know, LO 1.4 Differentiate between the various types of professionals within the field of psychology. (2)
EOC Q1.9
Micah has recently been diagnosed with a psychological disorder that is best addressed initially with medication. He would likely benefit the most by first seeing a