$\text{Conclusion} = \frac{\text{Evidence}}{\text{Biases} + \text{Assumptions}}$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes critical thinking in psychology?

Accepted Answer

Analyzing information by examining assumptions, appraising sources, discerning hidden biases, evaluating evidence, and assessing conclusions.

Question 2

Aristotle’s contributions to early psychology included theorizing about which of the following topics?

Accepted Answer

Learning and memory, motivation and emotion, perception and personality.

Question 3

Wilhelm Wundt is credited with which major milestone in the history of psychology?

Accepted Answer

Establishing the first psychology laboratory and enhancing scientific methods through measured observations and experiments.

Question 4

Which school of thought relied on introspection and self-report data to understand the mind’s structure?

Accepted Answer

Structuralism.

Question 5

Functionalism, as developed by William James, was most influenced by which scientist?

Accepted Answer

Charles Darwin.

Question 6

Mary Whiton Calkins made significant contributions to psychology by:

Accepted Answer

Becoming the first female president of the APA and conducting memory research.

Question 7

Which psychologist was barred from joining an experimental psychology organization despite significant contributions?

Accepted Answer

Margaret Floy Washburn.

Question 8

Behaviorism, as defined in the 1920s, focused on:

Accepted Answer

The scientific study of observable behavior without reference to mental processes.

Question 9

Which experiment is associated with John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayner?

Accepted Answer

The 'Little Albert' experiment.

Question 10

Freudian psychology emphasized the influence of which factors on later behavior?

Accepted Answer

Unconscious thought processes and emotional responses to childhood experiences.

Question 11

According to the modern definition, psychology is the science of:

Accepted Answer

Behavior and mental processes.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a component of critical thinking in psychology?

Accepted Answer

Ignoring evidence that contradicts personal beliefs.

Question 13

A psychologist is evaluating a new therapy technique. Which step best demonstrates critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

Appraising the sources of information and considering alternative explanations for the results.

Question 14

Which equation best represents the process of evaluating evidence in critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{Conclusion} = \frac{	ext{Evidence}}{	ext{Biases} + 	ext{Assumptions}}$

Question 15

Which scenario best illustrates the application of functionalism?

Accepted Answer

Studying how fear responses help humans avoid danger and survive.

Question 16

Which psychologist dismissed introspection and focused on observable behavior?

Accepted Answer

John B. Watson.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes mental processes according to the modern definition of psychology?

Accepted Answer

Internal, subjective experiences inferred from behavior.

Question 18

A psychologist is searching for hidden assumptions in a research study. Which critical thinking skill is being used?

Accepted Answer

Analyzing information rather than simply accepting it.

Question 19

Which of the following is a real-world example of discerning hidden bias in psychological research?

Accepted Answer

Identifying that a study on intelligence may be influenced by cultural values.

Question 20

Which equation best represents the relationship between behavior and mental processes in psychology?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{Psychology} = 	ext{Behavior} + 	ext{Mental Processes}$

Introduction to Psychology – Chapter 1 Study Notes

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