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TOPIC SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN 50 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT. IT IS DUE BY
MARCH 9, 2018, 1:58 A.M..
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Question 1 of 17 Points: 10 out of 10
Which of the following BEST describes the study of psychology?
Psychology is the study of many things, including, mental life, biological processes, normal and abnormal behavior,
and how we understand ourselves and others.
Psychology is the study of abnormal behavior.
Psychology is the study of the brain and how it works.
Psychology is the study of unconscious mental processes.
Correct. Psychologists are interested in studying a diverse range of topics.
Question 2 of 17 Points: 10 out of 10
Which of the following is NOT a general theme covered in psychology?
Self and others
Aggression
Potential and dysfunction
Biological foundations
Correct. This is not one of psychology’s five general themes.
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Which of the following is an example of how psychology can be used in the real world?
Dr. Wu is a psychologist. She provides counseling to people dealing with alcohol and drug addiction.
Dr. Davis is a psychologist who works for a major research university. She conducts laboratory experiments and uses
her findings to generate new theories on language development.
Dr. Samuels is a psychologist who conducts basic research.
Incorrect. Basic research refers to the study of how a system works or why a behavior occurs. It is not
meant to solve practical problems.
Question 4 of 17 Points: 10 out of 10
Which of the following is an example of applied psychology?
Dr. Williams is a psychologist who has been hired by a corporation to determine why employee absences are so high.
Dr. Perlmutter conducts laboratory research with rats to learn about the biological mechanisms that produce
addiction.
Dr. Villa is a child psychologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children with reactive attachment
disorder (RAD).
Correct. Applied psychology refers to the application of psychology outside of mental health areas, such
as in businesses, government agencies, communities, and service providers.
Question 5 of 17 Points: 10 out of 10
Which of the following statements regarding basic research is true?
Basic research is typically conducted in laboratories.
The goal of basic research is to solve practical problems.
Basic researchers are usually clinical or counseling psychologists who work with people suffering from psychological
disorders or personal problems.
Correct. Psychologists usually conduct basic research in laboratories. The goal of basic research is to
understand and generate knowledge rather than to apply knowledge to solve real world problems.
Question 6 of 17 Points: 10 out of 10
Dr. Hasona designs training courses for new employees. She also evaluates the effectiveness of these training courses. In which
area does Dr. Hasona work?
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TOPIC SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN 50 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT. IT IS DUE BY
MARCH 9, 2018, 1:58 A.M..
Step 1 of 1
Question 1 of 17 Points: 10 out of 10
Which of the following BEST describes the study of psychology?
Psychology is the study of many things, including, mental life, biological processes, normal and abnormal behavior,
and how we understand ourselves and others.
Psychology is the study of abnormal behavior.
Psychology is the study of the brain and how it works.
Psychology is the study of unconscious mental processes.
Correct. Psychologists are interested in studying a diverse range of topics.
Question 2 of 17 Points: 10 out of 10
Which of the following is NOT a general theme covered in psychology?
Self and others
Aggression
Potential and dysfunction
Biological foundations
Correct. This is not one of psychology’s five general themes.
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Question 3 of 17 Points: 0 out of 10
Which of the following is an example of how psychology can be used in the real world?
Dr. Wu is a psychologist. She provides counseling to people dealing with alcohol and drug addiction.
Dr. Davis is a psychologist who works for a major research university. She conducts laboratory experiments and uses
her findings to generate new theories on language development.
Dr. Samuels is a psychologist who conducts basic research.
Incorrect. Basic research refers to the study of how a system works or why a behavior occurs. It is not
meant to solve practical problems.
Question 4 of 17 Points: 10 out of 10
Which of the following is an example of applied psychology?
Dr. Williams is a psychologist who has been hired by a corporation to determine why employee absences are so high.
Dr. Perlmutter conducts laboratory research with rats to learn about the biological mechanisms that produce
addiction.
Dr. Villa is a child psychologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children with reactive attachment
disorder (RAD).
Correct. Applied psychology refers to the application of psychology outside of mental health areas, such
as in businesses, government agencies, communities, and service providers.
Question 5 of 17 Points: 10 out of 10
Which of the following statements regarding basic research is true?
Basic research is typically conducted in laboratories.
The goal of basic research is to solve practical problems.
Basic researchers are usually clinical or counseling psychologists who work with people suffering from psychological
disorders or personal problems.
Correct. Psychologists usually conduct basic research in laboratories. The goal of basic research is to
understand and generate knowledge rather than to apply knowledge to solve real world problems.
Question 6 of 17 Points: 10 out of 10
Dr. Hasona designs training courses for new employees. She also evaluates the effectiveness of these training courses. In which
area does Dr. Hasona work?
This study source wasApplied psychology
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