A behavioral psychologist studying the causes of alcohol usage would most likely
a. ask people why they consume alcohol.
b. observe whether people have a positive or negative experience after consuming alcohol.
c. measure brain changes following alcohol consumption.
d. determine patterns of alcohol usage within different cultures.
e. ask people how they feel while they are consuming alcohol.
b. observe whether people have a positive or negative experience after consuming alcohol.
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Regarding the psychodynamic perspective, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. This perspective remains a vibrant force in psychology today. b. Compared to Freud, neo-Freudians place less emphasis on basic drives. c. Psychodynamic principles and ideas are found in our popular culture. d. Today, only people formally trained in Freudian psychology endorse the belief that psychological problems may be rooted in childhood. e. This perspective focuses on the inner life of fantasies, wishes, dreams, and motives.
In Freudian theory, "libido" and "thanatos" represent the two basic but opposing drives of a. life and death
b. sex and celibacy. c. good and evil. d. pleasure and pain.
Developmental psychologists are trying to evaluate different explanations for the effects of poor parenting on behavior problems in children. One important scientific thinking principle that the psychologists should keep in mind is to
A) rule out rival hypotheses using additional research. B) accept the most popular explanation even if it competes with other explanations. C) accept only those explanations which are unfalsifiable. D) develop their own explanation and exclude all others.
Which is TRUE of only children relative to children with siblings?
A. They are more likely to be "spoiled brats." B. They are more selfish. C. They are more egotistical. D. They are smarter and more mature.