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The majority of early psychological research reflected the __________. A.differences among males and females B.concerns and interests of minoritiesC.differences among various culturesD.concerns and interests of white males

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Mamie Clark was a psychologist who is known for her research on __________. A.intellectual and developmental disabilities and gifted childrenB.racism and its adverse effects on child developmentC.identity development among Asians living in the USD.academic development of children in desegregated schools

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Psychologists working from the biological perspective are interested in the __________. A.internal conflicts that affect behavior B.capacity of people to make positive choicesC.connection between the brain and behaviorD.differences in behavior among cultures

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The __________ perspective emphasizes the human capacity for personal growth. A.humanisticB.evolutionaryC.biologicalD.cognitive

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All of the following are ways in which sports psychologists help athletes except __________.A.staying motivated B.managing fear of failureC.improving performanceD.enhancing memory

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Unlike the majority of psychologists, psychiatrists __________. A.can diagnose disordersB.use psychotherapyC.treat people with disordersD.prescribe medication

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A clinical psychologist would least likely __________ on a regular basis. A.evaluate a criminal’s mental capacityB.provide individual and group therapy C.treat and diagnose psychological disordersD.develop intervention programs

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Julie’s psychologist helped her get over her fear of spiders. Which goal of psychology has the psychologist met? A.describeB.predictC.controlD.explain

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Psychoanalysis is a type of therapy that attempts to help people __________. A.reveal personal needs and wishes B.successfully use reinforcement C.repress urges and desires D.organize information into wholes

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Which school of thought studies how cognitive processes help people and animals develop habits? A.psychoanalytic theoryB.functionalismC.Gestalt psychologyD.behaviorism

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Love, which can’t be observed or measured directly, is an example of a psychological construct.

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Kenneth and Mamie Clark’s doll experiment was cited in the landmark US Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education.

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Which school of thought focused on objective sensations, such as sight and taste, and subjective feelings, such as emotional responses, to study the conscious mind? A.behaviorismB.structuralismC.psychoanalysisD.functionalism

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Researchers helped further the biological perspective when they demonstrated that electrical stimulation of the brain could evoke emotional responses in animals. This is an example of how __________ can influence perspectives. A.cultural diversityB.personal ideologyC.opposition D.new discoveries

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The __________ is a brain imaging technique that allows cognitive and biological psychologists to see the anatomy and the function of the brain. A.fMRIB.PETC.MRID.CAT

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Which of the following did the doll experiment not suggest? A. African Americans attributed more positive characteristics to the white dolls. B. African Americans had feelings of inferiority because of school segregation. C. African Americans preferred to play with the white dolls when given a choice. D. African Americans felt more secure and positive because of school segregation. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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__________ is the systematic self-observation and analysis of one’s conscious experience. A.Interrogation B.IntrogressionC.InternalizationD.Introspection

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John B. Watson and B. F. Skinner were the principal contributors to the behavioral perspective.

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Which of the following statements is not true about licensure in psychology? A. Licensing requirements for psychologists in the United States vary by state. B. A standardized test is administered by most state licensing boards. C. Psychologists must be licensed or certified to offer any type of patient care. D. Proof of clinical work is required to renew one’s license in all 50 states. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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After the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, the National Center on the Psychology of Terrorism was founded to research psychological aspects of terrorism. This is an example of how __________ affect theories and perspectives in psychology. A.current events B.new discoveries C.oppositions D.personal ideologies

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