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Which philosopher is most well-known for theorizing that the mind at birth is tabula rasa or a "blank slate"?

John Locke

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Wilhelm Wundt's laboratory work involved experimental studies of

Reactions to sensory stimulation

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Research participants were asked to monitor and report their own immediate sensory reactions to differently colored objects. This research involved a technique known as

introspection

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Functionalism was a school of psychology that focused attention on the

adaptive value of conscious thoughts and emotions

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In the early 1960s, the cognitive revolution in psychology involved a renewal of interest in the scientific study of

mental processes

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The survival of organisms best suited to a particular environment is known as

natural selection

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The biopsychosocial approach provides an understanding of social-cultural influences integrated within the larger framework of

multiple levels of analysis

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Janna has low self-esteem because she is often teased for being overweight. Appreciating the complexity of Janna's difficulties requires

a biopsychosocial approach

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Which perspective is most concerned with how individuals interpret their experiences?

cognitive

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Mrs. Thompson believes that her son has become an excellent student because she consistently uses praise and affection to stimulate his learning efforts. Her belief best illustrates a ________ perspective.

behavioral

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Akira believes that her son has become a good student because she always praises his learning efforts. Her belief best illustrates a ________ perspective.

behavioral

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Dr. Wilcox conducts basic research on the behavioral differences between shy and outgoing people. Dr. Wilcox is most likely a(n) ________ psychologist.

personality

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Clinical psychologists specialize in

providing therapy to troubled people

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Mr. Christian has designed a camera with buttons that are easy to reach and see. Mr. Christian is most likely

engaged in applied research

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A hypothesis is a(n)

testable prediction that gives direction to research.

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The biggest danger of relying on case-study evidence is that it

may be unrepresentative of what is generally true.

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Contemporary psychology continues to add breadth by adding topics and issues to its content to better understand human behavior. Which pair best represents this?

cross-cultural and gender psychology

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Which of the following is most likely to inhibit critical thinking?

overconfidence

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Professor Raza suggests that because people are especially attracted to those who are good-looking, handsome men will be more successful that average-looking men in getting a job. The professor's prediction regarding employment success is an example of...

a hypothesis

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Why is replication important to science?

Repeated research with similar results increases confidence in the reliability of the original findings

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