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1601PsychologyMedium

Who has been credited as the first developer of first intelligence test and made important contributions to our understanding of the thought process?

AWilliam McDougall

BJ.B. Watson

CAlfred Binet

DWilliam James

Correct answer

C. Alfred Binet

Explanation

The correct answer is Alfred Binet.

1602PsychologyMedium

All but this type of delusion a schizophrenic patient might experience:

ASensory

BPersecutory

CSomatic

DThought broadcasting

Correct answer

A. Sensory

Explanation

The correct answer is Sensory.

1603PsychologyMedium

Since learning involves learner activity, educational theory and practice must represent the application of________derived knowledge concerning human growth and maturation:

ASocially

BPsychologically

CScientifically

DSelectively

Correct answer

C. Scientifically

Explanation

The correct answer is Scientifically.

1604PsychologyMedium

Which of the following early school of psychology included emotions, self, will, values, and even religious and mystical experience?

APsychoanalysis

BGestalt

CStructuralism

DFunctionalism

Correct answer

A. Psychoanalysis

Explanation

The correct answer is Psychoanalysis.

1605PsychologyMedium

Which nervous system is involved with mild, unpleasant stimulation?

ASympathetic

BPeripheral

CCentral

DParasympathetic

Correct answer

A. Sympathetic

Explanation

The correct answer is Sympathetic.

1606PsychologyMedium

who is considered the “father of psychology”?

AWundt

BFreud

CEbbinghaus

DPavlov

Correct answer

A. Wundt

Explanation

The correct answer is Wundt.

1607PsychologyMedium

According to research on psychotherapy’s effectiveness, at what point into psychotherapy can 50 percent of clients begin to experience beneficial effects?

A10 to 15 sessions

B25 to 30 sessions

C1 to 2 sessions

D6 to 8 sessions

Correct answer

D. 6 to 8 sessions

Explanation

The correct answer is 6 to 8 sessions.

1608PsychologyMedium

Maturation refers to development that occurs as a result of ________?

AAn interaction between biology and environment

BGenetically determined signals

CInstinctive process

DNone of these

EHomeostatic imbalances

Correct answer

A. An interaction between biology and environment

Explanation

The correct answer is An interaction between biology and environment.

1609PsychologyMedium

In terms of critical thinking and testing results should:

Abe repeatable

Bbe meta-analytical

Cbe incredible

Dbe subjective

Correct answer

B. be meta-analytical

Explanation

The correct answer is be meta-analytical.

1610PsychologyMedium

One of the followings receives and processes sensory information, initiates responses, stores memories and generates thoughts and emotions is:

ASomatic nervous system

BSpinal cord

CAutonomic nervous system

DBrain

Correct answer

D. Brain

Explanation

The correct answer is Brain.

1601PsychologyMedium

Who has been credited as the first developer of first intelligence test and made important contributions to our understanding of the thought process?

AWilliam McDougall

BJ.B. Watson

CAlfred Binet

DWilliam James

Correct answer

C. Alfred Binet

Explanation

The correct answer is Alfred Binet.

1602PsychologyMedium

All but this type of delusion a schizophrenic patient might experience:

ASensory

BPersecutory

CSomatic

DThought broadcasting

Correct answer

A. Sensory

Explanation

The correct answer is Sensory.

1603PsychologyMedium

Since learning involves learner activity, educational theory and practice must represent the application of________derived knowledge concerning human growth and maturation:

ASocially

BPsychologically

CScientifically

DSelectively

Correct answer

C. Scientifically

Explanation

The correct answer is Scientifically.

1604PsychologyMedium

Which of the following early school of psychology included emotions, self, will, values, and even religious and mystical experience?

APsychoanalysis

BGestalt

CStructuralism

DFunctionalism

Correct answer

A. Psychoanalysis

Explanation

The correct answer is Psychoanalysis.

1605PsychologyMedium

Which nervous system is involved with mild, unpleasant stimulation?

ASympathetic

BPeripheral

CCentral

DParasympathetic

Correct answer

A. Sympathetic

Explanation

The correct answer is Sympathetic.

1606PsychologyMedium

who is considered the “father of psychology”?

AWundt

BFreud

CEbbinghaus

DPavlov

Correct answer

A. Wundt

Explanation

The correct answer is Wundt.

1607PsychologyMedium

According to research on psychotherapy’s effectiveness, at what point into psychotherapy can 50 percent of clients begin to experience beneficial effects?

A10 to 15 sessions

B25 to 30 sessions

C1 to 2 sessions

D6 to 8 sessions

Correct answer

D. 6 to 8 sessions

Explanation

The correct answer is 6 to 8 sessions.

1608PsychologyMedium

Maturation refers to development that occurs as a result of ________?

AAn interaction between biology and environment

BGenetically determined signals

CInstinctive process

DNone of these

EHomeostatic imbalances

Correct answer

A. An interaction between biology and environment

Explanation

The correct answer is An interaction between biology and environment.

1609PsychologyMedium

In terms of critical thinking and testing results should:

Abe repeatable

Bbe meta-analytical

Cbe incredible

Dbe subjective

Correct answer

B. be meta-analytical

Explanation

The correct answer is be meta-analytical.

1610PsychologyMedium

One of the followings receives and processes sensory information, initiates responses, stores memories and generates thoughts and emotions is:

ASomatic nervous system

BSpinal cord

CAutonomic nervous system

DBrain

Correct answer

D. Brain

Explanation

The correct answer is Brain.