One night, you go to a lecture by a psychologist who emphasizes our early ancestors. For example, when describing marital infidelity,

he suggests that our ancestors were not monogamous because not being monogamous was adaptive behavior and increased the chances for survival. It is likely that the psychologist endorses the ________ approach.

a. cognitive
b. biological
c. evolutionary
d. psychodynamic


Answer: c. evolutionary

Psychology

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Adults tend to be able to hear ____ sounds better than infants

a. human speech range b. loud c. quiet d. all

Psychology

Which of the following is found in the nucleus of every human cell and contains a record of all the instructions needed to make a human?

a. DNA b. MSG c. myelin d. neurilemma

Psychology

Which of the following is a side-effect of antipsychotic drugs?

A. Weight gain B. Sedation C. Extrapyramidal symptoms D. All of the above

Psychology

Jenna is using psychological principles to help students with learning disabilities, while Jack is developing ways to help employees reduce job stress and avoid burnout. Both of these psychologists are working in the field known as __________ psychology

a. basic research b. comparative c. applied d. forensic

Psychology