Unit 1 Sample Short Answer Questions
1. What was revolutionary about the “cognitive revolution” when compared with earlier theories, such as psychoanalytic theory and behaviorism?
2. Explain how both nature and nurture likely contribute to your personality traits. Identify at least three of your personality traits, and discuss possible contributions of nature and nurture for each trait.
3. Jack is a second-grade student. He seems to have no interest in learning, often daydreaming in class and frequently disrupting the class by throwing objects at other students. Describe how a biopsychosocial approach might provide both an integrated explanation of Jack's classroom behavior and practical suggestions for helping Jack to cope more effectively with the challenges he faces.
4. Kathy does not want to become a psychologist because she has no interest in analyzing emotionally disturbed people. Use your knowledge of psychology's subfields and perspectives to expand Kathy's limited understanding of career opportunities for psychologists.
1. What was revolutionary about the “cognitive revolution” when compared with earlier theories, such as psychoanalytic theory and behaviorism?
2. Explain how both nature and nurture likely contribute to your personality traits. Identify at least three of your personality traits, and discuss possible contributions of nature and nurture for each trait.
3. Jack is a second-grade student. He seems to have no interest in learning, often daydreaming in class and frequently disrupting the class by throwing objects at other students. Describe how a biopsychosocial approach might provide both an integrated explanation of Jack's classroom behavior and practical suggestions for helping Jack to cope more effectively with the challenges he faces.
4. Kathy does not want to become a psychologist because she has no interest in analyzing emotionally disturbed people. Use your knowledge of psychology's subfields and perspectives to expand Kathy's limited understanding of career opportunities for psychologists.