Psychology 103
Question 1 of 10
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How is the diversity of psychology limited, even today?
A. There are very few psychologists that are members of racial minorities. B. The majority of psychologists are male.
Incorrect C. Psychologists in the United States far outnumber those in all other countries combined. D. Both A and B.
Answer Key: A Feedback: Remember that only approximately 5% of psychologists in the United States are members of a minority group.
Question 2 of 10
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According to your textbook, Psychology is defined as
A. the study of mental processes. B. the study of mental disorders and their treatment. C. the science of behavior.
Correct D. the science of behavior and mental processes.
Answer Key: D
Question 3 of 10
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Which of the following subfields of psychology is INCORRECTLY matched with its description?
Correct A. cognitive—examines how people grow and change from conception to death B. experimental—examines the processes of sensing, perceiving, learning, and thinking C. behavioral neuroscience—examines the relationship between the nervous system and behavior D. social—examines the processes of behaving in the social environment
Answer Key: A
Question 4 of 10
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Which figure best approximates the percentage of American psychologists who belong to racial minority groups?
A. 35% B. 25%
Incorrect C. 15% D. 5%
Answer Key: D Feedback: This is a figure from your book. On page 6, it reports 6% of all psychologists are members of a minority.
Question 5 of 10
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Which psychologist is INCORRECTLY matched with an associated perspective?
A. Freud—psychodynamic B. Maslow—humanistic C. Skinner—behavioral
Correct D. Rogers—cognitive
Answer Key: D
Question 6 of 10
1.0 Points
An experimental
1.0 Points
How is the diversity of psychology limited, even today?
A. There are very few psychologists that are members of racial minorities. B. The majority of psychologists are male.
Incorrect C. Psychologists in the United States far outnumber those in all other countries combined. D. Both A and B.
Answer Key: A Feedback: Remember that only approximately 5% of psychologists in the United States are members of a minority group.
Question 2 of 10
1.0 Points
According to your textbook, Psychology is defined as
A. the study of mental processes. B. the study of mental disorders and their treatment. C. the science of behavior.
Correct D. the science of behavior and mental processes.
Answer Key: D
Question 3 of 10
1.0 Points
Which of the following subfields of psychology is INCORRECTLY matched with its description?
Correct A. cognitive—examines how people grow and change from conception to death B. experimental—examines the processes of sensing, perceiving, learning, and thinking C. behavioral neuroscience—examines the relationship between the nervous system and behavior D. social—examines the processes of behaving in the social environment
Answer Key: A
Question 4 of 10
1.0 Points
Which figure best approximates the percentage of American psychologists who belong to racial minority groups?
A. 35% B. 25%
Incorrect C. 15% D. 5%
Answer Key: D Feedback: This is a figure from your book. On page 6, it reports 6% of all psychologists are members of a minority.
Question 5 of 10
1.0 Points
Which psychologist is INCORRECTLY matched with an associated perspective?
A. Freud—psychodynamic B. Maslow—humanistic C. Skinner—behavioral
Correct D. Rogers—cognitive
Answer Key: D
Question 6 of 10
1.0 Points
An experimental