The word psychology is a combination of two Greek words: psyche (or psuche), meaning “the soul,” and logos, meaning “the ____.”
a. law of
b. expression of
c. study of
d. representation of
ANSWER: c
You might also like to view...
According to sports psychologists, which of the following has NOT been found to be beneficial when working with children in sports?
a. emphasizing competition b. minimizing "one-winner mentality" c. emphasizing fair play and self-control of emotions d. emphasizing intrinsic rewards
When a stressful situation is encountered several biological reactions routinely occur, including which of the following?
A. hormone secretion B. lowered in heart rate and blood pressure C. decreased respiration and sweating D. lightheadedness or fainting episodes
Descartes believed that innate ideas:
a. are figments of the imagination b. have a strong biological component c. come from experience d. are revealed by God
A person who feels very strongly about the sanctity of human life is likely to support pro-life legislation, whereas someone who merely agrees that people have a right to live is less likely to be concerned over the legislation. This demonstrates the effect that the __________ of attitudes has on behavior
a. conformity c. accessibility b. specificity d. strength