100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
PSYCH 102 Exam 1 Study Guide (Questions and Answers) $4.99   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

PSYCH 102 Exam 1 Study Guide (Questions and Answers)

 258 views  0 purchase

This is an exam and study guide on psychology for chapters 1, 4, 6 of the textbook Discovering Psychology (9th Ed) by Hockenbury ISBN: 0183

Preview 5 out of 14  pages

  • January 23, 2023
  • 14
  • 2022/2023
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
All documents for this subject (6)
avatar-seller
juliespov

Available practice questions

Flashcards 28 Flashcards
$3.49 0 sales

Some examples from this set of practice questions

1.

structuralism (perspective)

Answer: - Edward B. Titchener - Involves introspection and the study of basic components of conscious experiences

2.

functionalism (perspective)

Answer: stressed the importance of how behavior functions to allow people and animals to adapt to their environments

3.

Psychoanalytic/psychodynamic perspective

Answer: -Sigmund Freud -Emphasized the role of unconscious conflicts in determining behavior and personality, and focuses on sexual, and aggressive impacts of early experience

4.

behaviorism (perspective)

Answer: -Watson, Skinner, Pavlov -Believed that psychology should focus strictly on observable behaviors that could be objectively measured

5.

biological perspective

Answer: studies physical bases of behavior (nervous system, endocrine system, genetics)

6.

evolutionary perspective

Answer: focuses on the psychological processes that help individuals survive, reproduce, and pass on abilities to future generations

7.

humanistic perspective

Answer: -Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow -focuses on the positive aspects of individuals, their strengths and potential

8.

cross-cultural perspective

Answer: studies diversity of behavior across cultures, and the different way\'s one\'s background could alter symptoms and behavior

9.

theory

Answer: a tentative explanation of a phenomena that integrates previous findings and observations

10.

hypothesis

Answer: a testable prediction or question that the researcher wants to answer

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller juliespov. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $4.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

82191 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
$4.99
  • (0)
  Add to cart