Correct Answer:
A. Greek Word
The term "psychology" originates from the ancient Greek words "psyche" (soul, mind) and "logia" (study of). Therefore, it is derived from Greek, not Latin, English, or Italian.
Related MCQs
Change in behavior results from:
A.
Motivation alone
B.
Learning alone
C.
Maturation and learning
D.
None of the above
Correct answer is:
C. Maturation and learning
Sam's wife always wears the same black nightgown whenever she is "in the mood" for outing. Sam becomes aroused to go out as soon as he sees his wife in the nightgown. For Sam, the nightgown is a(n):
A.
Unconditioned stimulus
B.
Unconditioned response
C.
Conditioned stimulus
D.
Conditioned response
Correct answer is:
C. Conditioned stimulus
Laws of learning were founded by:
A.
Thorndike
B.
Skinner
C.
Watson
D.
Pavlov
Correct answer is:
A. Thorndike
Assuming that others experience the world the way you do is:
A.
Egocentrism
B.
Animism
C.
Constructivism
D.
Conservatism
Correct answer is:
A. Egocentrism
A sense of concern for future generations is:
A.
Generativity
B.
Identity
C.
Integrity
D.
Industry
Correct answer is:
A. Generativity
Which of the following is not one of the criticisms of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development?
A.
Piaget may have underestimated the cognitive skills of children in some areas
B.
Piaget may have underestimated the influence of cultural factors on cognitive development
C.
The theory does not clearly address the issue of individual differences in development
D.
Evidence for the theory is based on children’s answers to questions
Correct answer is:
D. Evidence for the theory is based on children’s answers to questions