Ludden, A History of Modern Psychology, 1e
SAGE Publishing, 2021
Chapter 1: Philosophical Roots of Psychology
Test Bank
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
, Ludden, A History of Modern Psychology, 1e
SAGE Publishing, 2021
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
, Ludden, A History of Modern Psychology, 1e
SAGE Publishing, 2021
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
SAGE Publishing, 2021
Chapter 1: Philosophical Roots of Psychology
Test Bank
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
, Ludden, A History of Modern Psychology, 1e
SAGE Publishing, 2021
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
, Ludden, A History of Modern Psychology, 1e
SAGE Publishing, 2021
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
