Application of Skills Directions: Apply the Knowledge You Have Gained from Chapter 4

question 11

Multiple Choice

Application of Skills
Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 4 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage.
Research Areas in Psychology
¹ Although most psychologists receive broad training that provides them with knowledge about so many areas of psychology, they usually specialize when it comes to doing research. Such specialization is necessary because the subject matter of psychology has become so vast over the years. Today it is virtually impossible for anyone to stay abreast of the new research in all specialties. Specialization is also necessary because specific skills and training are required to do research in some areas.
² The seven major research areas in modern psychology are (1) developmental psychology, (2) social psychology, (3) experimental psychology, (4) physiological psychology, (5) cognitive psychology, (6) personality, and (7) psychometrics.
-adapted from Weiten , Psychology: Themes and Variations , 7^th ed., p. 19
Choose the best alternate thesis statement for the reading passage.

• A) Modern psychology has seven major research areas.
• B) Because modern psychology is very complex, it has seven major research areas.
• C) Because modern psychology is very complex, psychologists usually specialize in one of seven research areas.
• D) Because modern psychology has seven major research areas, most psychologists do not pursue research.

Recognize the characteristics of Type A, Type B, and Type C personalities.

Define and describe important concepts and tests in personality psychology.

Explain Carl Jung’s theories including the concept of collective unconscious.

Understand Carl Rogers' concepts of real self and unconditional positive regard.

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