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51.Dr. von Waldner conducts research on depression. His hypothesis is that depression results from maladaptive thought patterns. From which perspective is von Waldner working?

A)Cognitive

B)Humanistic

C)Psychodynamic

D)Sociocultural

E)Physiological

52.Which of the following is the newest movement in contemporary psychology?

A)Cognitive psychology

B)Positive psychology

C)Sociocultural psychology

D)Humanistic psychology

E)Social-cognitive psychology

53.A researcher adhering to the behavioral perspective would likely believe that

A)unhealthy eating habits might lead to obesity.

B)aggression results when people are blocked from pursuing their goals.

C)depression is related to changes in brain chemistry.

D)depression is linked to social stresses like poverty.

E)aggression is related to unconscious impulses.

54.Which of the following statements would be made by a humanist?

A)Unhealthy eating habits lead to obesity.

B)Aggression results when people are blocked from pursuing their goals.

C)Depression is related to changes in brain chemistry.

D)Aggression is related to unconscious impulses.

E)Obesity is best understood in its cultural context.

55.You eavesdrop as a group of psychologists eats lunch together. After reading the first chapter in your psychology textbook, you can correctly identify which psychologist as a behaviorist?

A)Dr. Tsui says, “I’m excited about my new research project. I’ll be studying how creativity helps people solve problems.”

B)Dr. Lightman says, “I believe that early learning experiences have shaped my actions as an adult.”

C)Dr. Melfi says, “I have a client who has a lot of unresolved unconscious conflicts with his mother. I think we’ll be working together a long time.”

D)Dr. Fraser says, “Looking back at my life at midlife, I recognize how my goals have given me a sense of meaning.”

E)Dr. Reeves says, “I’m delivering my favorite lecture today – the role of heredity in language development.”

56.A researcher adhering to the psychodynamic perspective would likely believe that depression

A)represents anger turned inward.

B)stems from a sense of purposelessness.

C)is influenced by genetic factors.

D)is more common among certain groups because of social stresses more prevalent in those groups.

E)can be treated through changes in reinforcement patterns.

57.As a humanist, Dr. Randall is most likely interested in all but which of the following questions?

A)How do people select and pursue goals that are meaningful?

B)Is depression related to threats to one’s self-image?

C)Does food provide special meaning to obese people?

D)Can a lack of purpose influence a person’s depression?

E)How do aggressive people direct the unconscious impulses?

58.Most psychologists

A)teach at colleges and universities.

B)work for business and industry.

C)work for the government.

D)engage in laboratory research.

E)provide psychological services.

59.Which subspecialty represents the largest group of psychologists?

A)Industrial/organizational

B)Clinical

C)Counseling

D)School

E)Experimental

60.What is the most common doctoral degree awarded in the field of psychology?

A)Ph.D.

B)Psy.D.

C)M.A.

D)Ed.D.

E)B.A.