Test Bank For A History of Modern Psychology, 1st Edition by David Ludden.
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Test Bank For A History of Modern Psychology, 1st Edition by David Ludden.
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Test Bank A History of Modern Psychology, The Quest for a Science of the Mind, 1st Edition by David Ludden.
Ludden Modern Psychology test bank.
TEST BANK A History of Modern Psychology by David Ludden.
Chapter 01: Philosophical Roots of Psychology.
Multiple Choice
1. If you ask your professor a question, and she responds with a question, what style
of Greek philosophical teaching is she using?
A. Platonic forms
B. Aristotelian inferences
C. Socratic method
D. Socratic ignorance
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1-1: Outline the major philosophical trends of the Classical
Period, particularly the ideas of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Socrates
Difficulty Level: Hard
2. What is the important conclusion from Plato’s allegory of the cave?
A. Our soul contains three parts: the appetitive, emotional, and rational.
B. We learn from reason and logic, not our senses.
C. Innate knowledge can be drawn out using the Socratic method.
D. Our knowledge exists in our soul after death.
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1-1: Outline the major philosophical trends of the Classical
Period, particularly the ideas of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
,Answer Location: Plato
Difficulty Level: Medium
3. Which Ancient Greek philosopher thought knowledge came from experiences?
A. Aristotle
B. Plato
C. Socrates
D. Hypatia
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-1: Outline the major philosophical trends of the Classical
Period, particularly the ideas of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Aristotle
Difficulty Level: Easy
4. According to Aristotle, what separates humans from plants and animals?
A. the ability to describe our sensory experiences
B. The psyche is a unique component of the human soul.
C. The human soul continues after death.
D. The existence of the rational soul is unique to humans.
Ans: D
Learning Objective: 1-1: Outline the major philosophical trends of the Classical
Period, particularly the ideas of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Aristotle
Difficulty Level: Easy
,5. Based on Aristotle’s ideas about happiness, which one of these individuals would
be experiencing the greatest happiness?
A. Mark who is enjoying a good meal at his favorite restaurant.
B. Laura who is a well-respected member of her church community.
C. Maria who takes time to reflect on her personal well-being.
D. Tim who enjoys good food, is well liked, and who engages in mindfulness.
Ans: D
Learning Objective: 1-1: Outline the major philosophical trends of the Classical
Period, particularly the ideas of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Aristotle
Difficulty Level: Hard
6. Aristotle’s ideas about eudaimonia inspired which group of modern psychologists?
A. positive psychologists
B. cognitive psychologists
C. psychiatrists
D. evolutionary psychologists
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-1: Outline the major philosophical trends of the Classical
Period, particularly the ideas of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Aristotle
Difficulty Level: Medium
7. Which philosopher is responsible for introducing Greek philosophy to the Muslim
world?
A. Averroes
, B. Al-Kindi
C. Avicenna
D. Aristotle
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1-2: Evaluate the psychological contributions of the Islamic
philosophers Al-Kindi, Avicenna, and Averroes.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Al-Kindi
Difficulty Level: Easy
8. Which of Avicenna’s ideas became the basis of the American Behaviorist
Movement in the 20th century?
A. Humans learn through reason and logic.
B. Human cognition is due to the movement of animal spirits in the ventricles.
C. Humans are born with no innate knowledge.
D. Humans have self-awareness outside of their body.
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1-2: Evaluate the psychological contributions of the Islamic
philosophers Al-Kindi, Avicenna, and Averroes.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Avicenna
Difficulty Level: Medium
9. According to Avicenna, where in the brain do low-level cognitions occur?
A. frontal lobe
B. pineal gland
C. cerebellum
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