Wilhelm Wundt is primarily known for: A. The establishment of the first formal laboratory for psychology research B. The distinction between mind and body C. The discovery of how signals are conducted along nerves D. The development of the first formal program for psychotherapy training Wundt established the first psychology research lab.
The thalamus can be characterized as: A. A regulatory mechanism B. The consciousness switch of the brain C. A relay system D. A bridge between the two cerebral hemispheres NA
Bronfenbrenner’s theory emphasizes: A. Micro dimensions of the environment B. Macro dimensions of the environment C. Both D. None The theory includes both micro and macro dimensions of environments.
G. Stanley Hall is noteworthy because he: A. Established the first American psychology research lab B. Launched America’s first psychological journal C. Was a driving force behind the establishment of the American Psychological Association D. All Hall established the first lab, journal, and founded the APA.
The scientist who won a Nobel prize for his work with split-brain patients is: A. Walter Cannon B. Paul Broca C. Roger Sperry D. James Olds NA
McDougall maintained that all human behavior could be explained in terms of some: A. Instinct B. Punishment C. Reward D. Incentive McDougall's theory emphasizes instincts driving behavior.
Which of the following is a statement with which Skinner’s followers would agree: A. Most behavior is controlled by unconscious forces B. The goal of behavior is self-actualization C. Nature is more influential than nurture D. Free will is an illusion NA
Sounds presented to the right ear are registered: A. Only in the right hemisphere B. Only in the left hemisphere C. More quickly in the right hemisphere D. More quickly in the left hemisphere NA
Main instinct in Freud’s psychoanalytical theory is: A. Life instinct B. Death instinct C. Both D. None Freud’s theory highlights life and death instincts.
Which of the following approaches has the most optimistic view of human nature? A. Humanism B. Behaviorism C. Psychoanalysis D. Structuralism NA