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School of thought that focuses totally on observable and measurable aspects is:

A. Structuralism

B. Functionalism

C. Behaviorism

D. Transpersonal Psychology

Correct answer is: C. Behaviorism

Behaviorism emphasizes observable and measurable behaviors.

A technique that involves changing the level of support for learning is:

A. Zone of maturation

B. Zone of proximal development

C. Action zone

D. Scaffolding

Correct answer is: D. Scaffolding

Scaffolding involves adjusting support for learning.

An individual perceives things as a whole and not as a collection of parts:

A. Gestalt Psychology

B. Transpersonal Psychology

C. Psychoanalysis

D. Cognitive Psychology

Correct answer is: A. Gestalt Psychology

Gestalt Psychology involves perceiving wholes rather than parts.

The value that one places on one’s characteristics, abilities, or behaviors is:

A. Self-esteem

B. Self-actualization

C. Self-determination

D. Self-efficacy

Correct answer is: A. Self-esteem

Self-esteem is the value placed on one's abilities.

Human behavior includes conscious, subconscious, and unconscious:

A. Gestalt Psychology

B. Transpersonal Psychology

C. Cognitive Psychology

D. Psychoanalysis

Correct answer is: D. Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis explores conscious and unconscious processes.

Learning in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus is:

A. Classical conditioning

B. Operant conditioning

C. Both a and b

D. None of a and b

Correct answer is: A. Classical conditioning

Classical conditioning pairs a neutral stimulus with a meaningful one.

Learning in which the consequences of behavior produce changes is:

A. Classical conditioning

B. Operant conditioning

C. Both a and b

D. None of a and b

Correct answer is: B. Operant conditioning

Operant conditioning changes behavior based on consequences.

Memory that holds information from the world in its original form for an instant is:

A. Working memory

B. Long-term memory

C. Sensory memory

D. Short-term memory

Correct answer is: C. Sensory memory

Sensory memory holds information briefly in its original form.

Memory in which information is retained for up to 30 seconds is:

A. Working memory

B. Sensory memory

C. Short-term memory

D. Long-term memory

Correct answer is: C. Short-term memory

Short-term memory retains information for about 30 seconds.

Memory that holds a lot of information in a relatively permanent fashion is:

A. Working memory

B. Long-term memory

C. Short-term memory

D. Sensory memory

Correct answer is: B. Long-term memory

Long-term memory stores information permanently.