The two disciplines typically characterized as the forerunners to psychology (and cognitive psychology) are:

a) philosophy and physiology.
b) sociology and history.
c) history and philosophy.
d) chemistry and theology.


Answer: a

Psychology

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During the jury selection process in jury trials, attorneys often rely on ____ in an effort to figure out what demographic characteristics, personality traits, lifestyle characteristics, and behaviors correlate with jury opinions and jury verdicts

a. countertransference b. implicit personality theories c. attribution theory d. groupthink

Psychology

Which of the following is the least active subgroup in American society?

a. low socioeconomic (SES) men c. minority men b. adolescent males d. minority women

Psychology

Regarding fluid abilities, which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. Fluid abilities may actually improve into one's 60s. b. Fluid abilities require speed or rapid learning. c. Fluid abilities include vocabulary and stored-up facts. d. Fluid abilities can offset declines in crystallized abilities as one ages.

Psychology

Jack was recently passed over for a promotion at work. He tells his wife that he is not appreciated at work and his hard work goes unnoticed. Several weeks later, Jack's boss notices that Jack has been coming to work late and leaving early

According to Ellis' ABC approach, which of the following would be the "C" of Ellis' "A-B-C" paradigm? a. Jack being passed over for a promotion. b. Jack's wife listening to his concerns. c. Jack's late arrivals and early departures from work. d. Jack's feeling that he is not appreciated at work.

Psychology