Bloom argues that stranger anxiety and fear of strangers is

normal: but we learn to accept differences over time

Neuroscience is the study of

neurons and other cells in the body

Developmental Psychology is the study of the

growth of cells into babies, children and finally adults

Cognitive Psychology studies the

ways humans think and problem solve

Evolutionary Psychology agrees that

all of the above are valid statements about evolutionary theory

Bloom argues that stereotypes (generalizations or categories about people) usually are:

Positive IF they are based in facts BUT are often BIASED

Bloom argues that compassion in babies and toddlers is

hard-wired: they are born with it

Bloom mentions that most human cultures find the all of these items "disgusting" EXCEPT

smooth peanut butter in a babies eye

Rhesus monkeys would "pay" to look at what two types of images?

pornography and celebrity worship

Conscious versus subconscious stereotypes can lead to all of the following examples EXCEPT

all of these were examples given

Bloom argues that babies are born with a preference for

average or attractive human faces

Generalizations lead to categorizations. Humans categorize each other by focusing on

gender, age, religions, professions, sexual orientation, etc

Bloom argues that we show human learning when we

make generalizations based on limited experience

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1
Bloom argues that stranger anxiety and fear of strangers is
anti-social: it leads to distrust and isolation
a mental illness: it leads to paranoia & delusions
learned: if left alone we get would along just fine
normal: but we learn to accept differences over time
2
Neuroscience is the study of
neurons and other cells in the body
physical movement of the body
changes in the body over time
thinking and ideas in the brain
3
Developmental Psychology is the study of the
primitive peoples develop society and culture
growth of cells into babies, children and finally adults
ways children think compared to how adults think
changes in human personality over time
4
Cognitive Psychology studies the
ways humans interact socially
brain and body connection
ways humans think and problem solve
tendencies to develop mental illness
5
Which is the correct statement?
small sex cell = larger animal
animals that give birth to offspring are not aggressive
larger sex cell = larger animal
aggression is not based on sex (gender), it is learned
6
Evolutionary Psychology agrees that
all humans are homo sapiens
human minds and bodies evolved over time
Humans are bio-psycho-social animals
all of the above are valid statements about evolutionary theory
7
Bloom argues that the number one quality people look for in a mate (life-mate, not quick sex)
humor and a fun personality
sexy body and a beautiful face
wealth and resources
kindness
8
Bloom argues that stereotypes (generalizations or categories about people) usually are:
Positive IF they are based in facts BUT are often BIASED
Negative! They usually show the worst features
Positive! They are often accurate and supportive
Neutral: We usually ignore them anyway
9
Clinical Psychology does NOT focus on
therapy, medicines and treatments
mental illnesses
Dr. Phil's bald spot
prevention research and medical analysis
10
Bloom argues that women who are ovulating prefer
a kind and generous face
a heavily masculine face
an average and attainable face
another woman's face
11
Bloom argues that compassion in babies and toddlers is
absent: they are a blank slate
dependent upon their Nature and not their Nurture
hard-wired: they are born with it
is learned over time and is culture specific
12
The risk of subconsciously living up to negative stereotypes is known as
wimp factor 10
over-generalization
stereotype threat
in-group bias
13
Bloom discusses 3 case studies: which of these was NOT considered?
sex & gender differences
compassion and morals
intelligence and learning
racism & stereotypes
14
Bloom mentions that most human cultures find the all of these items "disgusting" EXCEPT
rotting meat and dead carcasses
smooth peanut butter in a babies eye
bile, sweat, blood, mucus, vomit
urine and feces
15
Rhesus monkeys would "pay" to look at what two types of images?
ugly humans, nice doggos and cat memes
types of food and sweets
violent and aggressive fights or confrontations
pornography and celebrity worship
16
Bloom, Gandhi and MLK argued it is morally wrong to judge individuals based upon the group to which they belong.
false
depends on the individual
true
depends on the group
17
Conscious versus subconscious stereotypes can lead to all of the following examples EXCEPT
in-group bias and suspicion of out-groups
gender-bias (female orchestra players behind the screen)
all of these were examples given
racial bias (applicants with high or medium qualifications)
18
The qualities that ALL human cultures find sexually attractive are
money and resources
primary sex characteristics (puberty & body signals)
humor and a caring personality
youth and health
19
Bloom argues that babies are born with a preference for
bright colors and animal shapes
the taste of french fries and bacon cheeseburgers
the sound of their father's voice
average or attractive human faces
20
Social Psychology does NOT study
human thinking & attitudes
human relations & interactions
human influences & behaviors
human emotions & motivations
21
Generalizations lead to categorizations. Humans categorize each other by focusing on
education levels and knowledge of facts
wealth, power, prestige, property and material possessions
gender, age, religions, professions, sexual orientation, etc
human or non-human qualities
22
Bloom argues that the most powerful human emotion is
disgust
fear
anger
shame
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Bloom argues that we show human learning when we
make generalizations based on limited experience
know the correct answer to a question
show effort and try our hardest
attempt to problem solve using a step by step plan

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