General Psychology-History (GRE Psychology): Questions 8 - 11 of 18
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Question number: 8
» General Psychology » History
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A philosopher whose ideas could be considered a precursor of modern behaviorism was
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| a. | Mill |
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| b. | Locke |
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| c. | Kant |
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| d. | Aquinas |
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Question number: 9
» General Psychology » History
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Neuropsychology was formerly a specialty area
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| a. | within counseling psychology. |
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| b. | within clinical psychology. |
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| c. | by general psychologists |
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| d. | practiced only by chiropractors. |
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Question number: 10
» General Psychology » History
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As a school of psychology, Structuralism
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| a. | has as little influence on modern psychology as phrenology |
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| b. | is now recognized as having held psychology back from its own independent development |
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| c. | brought the study of psychology into the laboratory |
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| d. | was wiped out by political events in Europe |
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Question number: 11
» General Psychology » History
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While reading a magazine, Dan sees an advertisement that claims that a new weight loss tablet will help anyone lose weight without exercising. The advertisement includes a picture of a woman when she was obese and another picture of her looking thin and fit. Though the pictures are very compelling, Dan knows that she needs to examine advertisements critically. Which of the following questions best represents critical thinking?
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| a. | Are there other possible explanations for the woman’s weight loss, other than the tablet being advertised? |
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| b. | What would my friends think about my taking a weight-loss tablet? |
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| c. | is the woman first time model? |
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| d. | Is this woman a professional model? |
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