Computer provided a new way to conceptualise mental processes and to develop detail theories which is known as _________?

Related Mcqs:

1. Which of the following are FALSE regarding the role of theories in psychology?
   1. Facts have to be integrated in terms of theoretical explanations
   2. Theories are statements of what rather than why
   3. Theories are capable of accounting for multiple facts, but cannot predict what might happen in novel situations
   4. All of the above

   A. 1 & 2
   B. 1 & 3
   C. 2 & 3
   D. 4

2. Stroebe and Diehl (1994) conducted a clever piece of research into why brainstorming does not appear to enhance individual creativity. They hypothesized that, during a brainstorming session, because may speak at a time, other group members have to keep silent, and may be distracted by the content of the group discussion or forget their own ideas. Storebe and Diehi termed this phenomenon ‘production blocking’, because the waiting time before speaking and the distracting influence of others ‘ idea could potentially block individuals from coming up with their ideas. The result of their subsequent study were clear-cut: participants generated approximately twice as many ideas when they were allowed to express their ideas as they occurred than when they had to wait their turn. But which two of the following can we infer from these results?
   1.That ‘production blocking’ does not occur in interactive brainstorming groups.
   2.That ‘production blocking’ is an important factor explaining the inferiority of interactive brainstorming groups.
   3.That it may be more effective to ask group members to develop their ideas in one group, and than express them to another group.
   4.That it may be more effective to ask group members to develop their ideas separately, and then express them in a subsequent joint meeting.

   A. 1 & 2
   B. 2 & 3
   C. 1 & 3
   D. 2 & 4

3. Stroebe and Diehl(1994) conducted a clever piece of research into why brainstorming does not appear to enhance individual creativity. They hypothesized that, during a brainstorming session, because may speak at a time, other group members have to keep silent, and may be distracted by the content of the group discussion or forget their own ideas. Storebe and Diehi termed this phenomenon ‘production blocking’, because the waiting time before speaking and the distracting influence of others ‘ idea could potentially block individuals from coming up with their ideas. The result of their subsequent study were clear-cut: participants generated approximately twice as many ideas when they were allowed to express their ideas as they occurred than when they had to wait their turn. But which two of the following can we infer from these results?
   1.That ‘production blocking’ does not occur in interactive brainstorming groups.
   2.That ‘production blocking’ is an important factor explaining the inferiority of interactive brainstorming groups.
   3.That it may be more effective to ask group members to develop their ideas in one group, and than express them to another group.
   4.That it may be more effective to ask group members to develop their ideas separately, and then express them in a subsequent joint meeting.

   A. 1 & 2
   B. 2 & 3
   C. 1 & 3
   D. 2 & 4

4. Who discovered that all mental process are not accompanied by mental imagery?

   A. Willhelm Wundt
   B. E. B. Titchner
   C. J. B. Watson
   D. Oswald Kulpe

5. The authoritative source of definitions for mental disorders, that it is widely accepted and used among mental health professionals is which of the following?

   A. American Psychiatric Association
   B. American Psychological Association
   C. DSM-5
   D. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

6. A condition characterized by puffiness of hands and skin and retardation of all bodily and mental processes, and caused by deficiency of thyroxine in later age is:

   A. Graves disease
   B. Myxedema
   C. Exophthalmic goiter
   D. Cretinism

7. The study of mental processes such as thinking, perception information processing, etc. is a key element in_______psychology.

   A. humanistic
   B. cognitive
   C. behavioral
   D. biological

8. ______defined psychology as the science of mental processes.

   A. BcDugal
   B. W.B.Pillsbry
   C. James Sully
   D. William james

9. The application of psychological theories, methods and techniques to solve practical human problems describes an area of psychology known as ____________?

   A. Social psychology
   B. Para-psychology
   C. Applied psychology
   D. Humanistic psychology

10. Which of the following psychological theories is known as the one the emphasizes “free will”?

    A. psychodynamic psychology
    B. behaviorism
    C. humanistic psychology
    D. Neo-Freudian psychology