Test Bank For A History of Psychology A Global Perspective 2nd Edition

Test Bank For A History of Psychology A Global Perspective 2nd Edition

Key terms (multiple choice)

1. The term, which meant the weakness of nervous system and used by clinicians to explain the etiology of several dysfunctions, mostly including various forms of anxiety and depression is called: 

a. magnetism 

b. aging 

c. neurasthenia 

d. sleep 

e. imagination 

Answer:  c

1. Psychological knowledge that is simplified and sensationalized is called: 

a. ideology 

b. legal knowledge 

c. Zeitgeist 

d. pop psychology

e. historiography 

Answer:  d

1. The study of the ways by which people obtain and disseminate historical knowledge is called:

a. historiography 

b. Zeitgeist

c. scientific knowledge 

d. legal knowledge 

e. values 

Answer:  a

1. The landmark Milgram study showed that obedience to authority is common in ordinary people and that many of us could act unethically if someone else takes responsibility for our behavior. But most important, the study highlighted the vital importance of:

a. folk beliefs

b. ethical guidelines 

c. sufficient funding  

d. international cooperation  

e. proper dress code

Answer:  b