Psych Practice Test 2.

Direction. Chose the Correct/Best Answer Depending on the Nature of Questions

1. The scientist who would reject the teachings of the early psychologists and be LEAST
likely to study mental processes would be
A. William James
B. Edward Titchener
C. John Watson
D. Wilhelm Wundt
2. Which field in psychology is focused on designing tests that measure constructs such as
intelligence?
A. Psychometrics
B. Human factors
C. School psychology
D. Developmental psychology
3. Which movement of psychology suggested humans are born with innate tendencies,
unchangeable rules for organizing sensory input?
A. Behaviorism
B. Gestalt
C. Humanistic
D. Psychoanalysis

4. A Psychologist tried to study the ability of children at various ages to solve puzzles. The
researcher is has interest in ______Psychology.

A. Clinical
B. Developmental
C. Industrial
D. Comparative
5. Freud’s psychoanalytic approach to psychology gave great importance to
A. The therapist being a friend and supporter of the client
B. The role of natural selection in determining behavior
C. Discovering hidden conflicts in the unconscious mind
D. Immediate conscious experiences
6. Which of the following psychologist would most likely be involved primarily in administering
tests and utilizing evaluative instruments for the assessment of abnormal behavior?
A. Counseling
B. Health
C. Personality
D. Clinical
7. The influence of inherited characterization on behavior would be studied with ____model.
A. Cognitive
B. Psychodynamic
C. Behavioral
D. Biological
8. The humanistic model places a major emphasis on:
A. Observable behavior
B. Inner forces
C. Free will
D. Understanding concepts
9. “Yes there are four basic tastes, but I’m interested in how this has helped us adapt and
survive”. Which perspective follower is most likely to claim such a statement?
A. Psychoanalyst C. Behaviorist
B. Structuralist D. Functionalist
10. Dr.Hart is interested in the differences in dating behavior found in communities with
different religious, ethnic and economic characteristics. Dr.Hart’s researches
emphasize_____________view.
A. Humanistic C. Cognitive
B. Psychoanalytic D. Socio-cultural