PSYCH 111 Exam 1 CHAPTER 1 (Latest Graded A) Questions with Answers.

CHAPTER 1 Q: Which leading behaviorist proposed the law of effect? A: Edward Thorndike Q: The authors of this text believe that the future of psychology will ____. A: combine and integrate new and existing perspectives Q: As part of their effort to measure behavior carefully, many behaviorists restricted their research to studies using ____. A: animals Q: Beth has always enjoyed solving theoretical problems, is very good at math and statistics, and is excited to learn more about experimental design. She may be most interested in the ____ track of psychology. A: experimental Q: The relationship between behavior and biology is ____. A: reciprocal: biology affects behavior and vice versa Q: In what way did ancient physicians contribute to contemporary psychology? A: By studying the nervous system and developing the scientific method Q: Which of the following is an application of Skinner’s behaviorism? A: Doug needs to lose a few pounds, and has a rule that if he eats a dessert, he must go for a five-mile run. Q: Who was a vocal proponent of dualism? A: René Descartes