Introducing Psychology Third Edition Test Bank
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1. Contrast the views of Plato and Aristotle on the nature versus nurture debate. Why were
Plato and Aristotle unable to settle their debate?
2. Differentiate between a structuralist and functionalist approach to understanding
consciousness. Identify the founders of both approaches and the earlier influences that
gave rise to these schools of psychology.
3. Discuss Sigmund Freud's influence on the field of psychology. What are the
contributions and critiques of psychoanalytic theory?
4. Why would John Watson disagree with the definition of psychology as stated in the
textbook?
5. While the underlying views of B. F. Skinner about the human condition differ markedly
from humanistic views, interestingly his goals for the advancement of humanity are
remarkably similar. Compare and contrast Skinner's views with humanistic psychology.
6. Discuss some benefits that behaviorism brought to the field of psychology. Then,
discuss some problems associated with behaviorism.
7. Discuss how technological advancements, along with work in the field of linguistics,
advanced cognitive psychology and ultimately led to the downfall of behaviorism as the
dominant field within psychology.
8. How might an evolutionary psychologist explain human behavior that is largely
detrimental to the individual or the culture, such as aggression or a preference for a
high-fat diet?
9. Humans have a tendency to be afraid of the dark. Provide an explanation of this
phenomenon within the framework of both behaviorism and evolutionary psychology.
Are the two explanations necessarily incompatible?
10. Discuss the growing impact on psychology of women and non-White minorities, and
identify some pioneering women and minorities within psychology.
1. Contrast the views of Plato and Aristotle on the nature versus nurture debate. Why were
Plato and Aristotle unable to settle their debate?
2. Differentiate between a structuralist and functionalist approach to understanding
consciousness. Identify the founders of both approaches and the earlier influences that
gave rise to these schools of psychology.
3. Discuss Sigmund Freud's influence on the field of psychology. What are the
contributions and critiques of psychoanalytic theory?
4. Why would John Watson disagree with the definition of psychology as stated in the
textbook?
5. While the underlying views of B. F. Skinner about the human condition differ markedly
from humanistic views, interestingly his goals for the advancement of humanity are
remarkably similar. Compare and contrast Skinner's views with humanistic psychology.
6. Discuss some benefits that behaviorism brought to the field of psychology. Then,
discuss some problems associated with behaviorism.
7. Discuss how technological advancements, along with work in the field of linguistics,
advanced cognitive psychology and ultimately led to the downfall of behaviorism as the
dominant field within psychology.
8. How might an evolutionary psychologist explain human behavior that is largely
detrimental to the individual or the culture, such as aggression or a preference for a
high-fat diet?
9. Humans have a tendency to be afraid of the dark. Provide an explanation of this
phenomenon within the framework of both behaviorism and evolutionary psychology.
Are the two explanations necessarily incompatible?
10. Discuss the growing impact on psychology of women and non-White minorities, and
identify some pioneering women and minorities within psychology.
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