John Dewey supported the idea that children learn better

at the level for which they are developmentally prepared

One of the main limitations of behaviorism is that:

does not explain how different individuals gain knowledge

Behaviourism studies_______________ on learning.

the effects of reinforcement and punishment

J. B. Watson supported the idea that psychology

ought to be based on empirical studies and experiments

Which of the following is not a limitation of Biological Psychology

the concepts it uses are culturally sensitive

Functionalists were more interested in

differences and how differences lead to different abilities.

The human potential means

striving to reach your highest potential

Humanists believe that the person is

self-determined and free willed.

According to Freud his patients’ difficulties were due to

Mental rather than physical problems

Humanistic psychology emphasises the role of

the individual and the environment

Behaviourism focuses on

objective and observable experiences

Humanistic psychology has contributed to

making therapy available to all

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Assessment 1 - Part 1 (B)

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"What is Psychology?" & "History of Psychology"

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1
John Dewey supported the idea that children learn better
at the level for which they are developmentally prepared
only in schools where there are mixed abilities
if surrounded by children who perform better academically
as a result of homeschooling
2
Humanism depicts the person in
a negative light
a positive light
a passive light
3
The critique of humanistic psychology is that it is more of a
Mental change
Philosophy
Dynamic structural change
Physiological changed
4
According to Freud the unconscious self is made accessible within therapy as a result of
determinism
introspection
free association
association of objects
5
One of the main limitations of behaviorism is that:
it is difficult to test via research
does not explain how different individuals gain knowledge
implies that free will is what is needed for us to be happy
it helps us understand how to control and predict behaviour
6
The two main proponents of humanism are
Abraham Rogers and Sigmund Freud
B.F. Skinner and John Dewey
a. John Rogers and Abraham Maslow.
Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow
7
Behaviourism studies_______________ on learning.
the unconscious effects
the different educational changes
the effects of reinforcement and punishment
the conscious effect of punishment on animals and humans
8
J. B. Watson supported the idea that psychology
ought to be based on empirical studies and experiments
has to include the study of physiology and philosophy
is the study of inner structures and thought processes
9
Pavlov came up with what we know as
Instrumental Conditioning.
Physical Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
Classical Conditioning
10
Which of the following is not a limitation of Biological Psychology
the concepts it uses are culturally sensitive
it views behaviour as predominantly dependent on genetics
11
Functionalists were more interested in
differences and how differences lead to different abilities.
what makes us similar.
what helps us interact
what helps us develop physiologically
12
According to Psychoanalysis, the theory of personality emphasises the importance of the
conscious mind
pre-conscious mind
sub-conscious mind
unconscious mind
13
The human potential means
being led by one’s peers
succumbing to the environment
striving to reach your highest potential
forgetting about oneself
14
Humanists believe that the person is
susceptible to succumb to unconscious impulses
determined and passive
self-determined and free willed.
determined by the environment and unconscious impulses
15
According to Freud his patients’ difficulties were due to
Physical but not mental problems
None of the above
Mental and physical problems
Mental rather than physical problems
16
Humanistic psychology emphasises the role of
the machine and work environments
the animal and its kingdom
the individual and the environment
the family and society
17
Behaviourism focuses on
objective and unique experiences
objective and observable experiences
personal and disguised experiences
subjective experiences
18
Humanistic psychology has contributed to
making psychology an academic discipline
making therapy a service for the selected few
making therapy available to all
making psychology a scientific field
19
A critique of humanistic psychology is that it lacks the ___________ to study human phenomena.
Subjectivity
Functionality
Objectivity
Reflexivity
20
Conditioning is the result of
cognitive manifestations
association
unconscious thoughts
change
21
Functionalism had an impact on the
healthcare systems
employment
political system around the world
education system
22
Abraham Maslow talks about
self-claim
self-actualization
indulgence
self-pity
23
Some believe that environment and life experiences dictate who we become. This idea:
is never true.
is only true in the case of drug addiction
is rooted in a fundamental belief in human free will
is deterministic
24
According to Freud _______________ experiences influence our personality.
early
sibling
physical
conscious

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