Psychology: Unit 1 & 2 (Themes and Historical Perspectives)

Instructions

This exam will cover Unit 1 and 2 of Psychology (themes, people, perspectives and personality theories/assessments).  

You may not use notes, textbooks, the internet, your phone, or your neighbor.  You MAY use your brain. (This is highly recommended, actually.)

You must answer all of the questions in order to submit.

When you submit, the score that is reported to you is NOT your final grade... because I still have to grade the written response.

Good luck!
-Ms. Gajda

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Who would be most likely to emphasize the role of the unconscious in affecting behavior?

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Humanistic psychologists focused on the importance of

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Mrs. Alfieri believes that her husband's angry outbursts against her result from his unconscious hatred of his own mother. Mrs. Alfieri is looking at her husband's behavior from a(n) ________ perspective.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the main perspectives in psychology?

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Match the psychologist with their major contribution:

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Albert Bandura		Psychoanalysis & the unconscious mind
Sigmund Freud		Behaviorism & Operant Conditioning
B.F. Skinner		Social Learning & Observation
Carl Rogers		Client-Centered Therapy & self-actualization

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Psychology was first developed using ideas from which two related fields?

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Psychology can be defined as the study of...

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This man is known as the father of modern psychology and established the first psychology laboratory.

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William James’ perspectives on psychology started functionalism, looking for causal relationships between _ states and _ behaviors.

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Who is known for developing the humanistic approach to psychology, emphasizing self-actualization and unconditional positive regard?

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According to humanistic theory, what is the primary motivating force in human behavior?

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Which perspective emphasizes the importance of observational learning in personality development?

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The trait perspective of personality suggests that:

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What is a major limitation of self-report personality tests?

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What is a projective personality test?

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What is the primary difference between self-report and projective personality tests?

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Sarah observes her older sister getting praise for good grades and begins studying harder herself. This best illustrates:

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A student receives a gold star for completing homework and subsequently does homework more often. This illustrates:

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A person learns to associate the sound of a bell with food after repeated pairings. This demonstrates:

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Identify the psychologist associated with the following concepts.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Hierarchy of needs		John Watson
Functionalism in psychology		Abraham Maslow
Operant conditioning		William James

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Match each example with the correct "Enduring Theme."

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Many decisions individuals make are based on their religious beliefs		Culture
Li has noticed that she has similar ideas and perspectives to most of the people in her city.		Human Environment Interaction
Social media can cause anxiety		Technological Innovation
People like to belong and may change behavior to do so		Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
Being in a messy space can influence productivity.		Beliefs and Ideals

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Choose ONE of the questions below to answer in complete sentences. Please label your answer with the letter of the prompt (So I know how to grade it)!

A) Identify the Trait Theory of Personality and the significance of the “Big Five.” Explain how the Trait Theory of personality differs from other personality theories discussed in class.

B) Discuss the uses AND limitations of personality tests.

C) Identify the contributions and/or perspectives of one of the following people AND link their role in psychology to one of the 5 enduring themes of Psychology.
Skinner
Rogers
Bandura
Pavlov

Who would be most likely to emphasize the role of the unconscious in affecting behavior?

Humanistic psychologists focused on the importance of

Mrs. Alfieri believes that her husband's angry outbursts against her result from his unconscious hatred of his own mother. Mrs. Alfieri is looking at her husband's behavior from a(n) ________ perspective.

Which of the following is NOT one of the main perspectives in psychology?

Match the psychologist with their major contribution:

Psychology was first developed using ideas from which two related fields?

Psychology can be defined as the study of...

This man is known as the father of modern psychology and established the first psychology laboratory.

William James’ perspectives on psychology started functionalism, looking for causal relationships between _________ states and _________ behaviors.

Who is known for developing the humanistic approach to psychology, emphasizing self-actualization and unconditional positive regard?

According to humanistic theory, what is the primary motivating force in human behavior?

Which perspective emphasizes the importance of observational learning in personality development?

The trait perspective of personality suggests that:

What is a major limitation of self-report personality tests?

What is a projective personality test?

What is the primary difference between self-report and projective personality tests?

Sarah observes her older sister getting praise for good grades and begins studying harder herself. This best illustrates:

A student receives a gold star for completing homework and subsequently does homework more often. This illustrates:

A person learns to associate the sound of a bell with food after repeated pairings. This demonstrates:

Identify the psychologist associated with the following concepts.

Match each example with the correct "Enduring Theme."

William James’ perspectives on psychology started functionalism, looking for causal relationships between _ states and _ behaviors.