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

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. Which are true of the diathesis-stress model of mental illness?Please identify all correct answers.
   1: When an enduring vulnerability factor in a person is coupled with a recent stressor, it results in psychological disorder.
   2: Only one of the diathesis or stressor needs to be present for symptoms of the psychological disorder to occur.
   3: Both the diathesis and the stressor must be present to lead the symptoms of the psychological disorder.
   4: Diathesis and stressors have specific definitions.

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

3. Select the TWO correct statements from those below with regard to psychological research:
   1.You can fully understand the result of an IQ test without knowing anything about intelligence testing and standard scores.
   2. if two things are correlated this signifies that one is the cause of the other.
   3. A good knowledge of psychological research methods allows you to avoid making the mistakes that journalists politicians and many others make because they lack the necessary conceptual understanding.
   4. In most countries, in order to become a psychologist, you will be required to conduct a piece of psychological research.

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

4. 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

5. The nomothetic approach to personality emphasizes that people are_______whereas the idiographic approach to personality emphasizes that people are_______.

   A. Introverts: extroverts
   B. Extroverts; introverts
   C. Similar; unique
   D. Unique; similar

6. The psychological perspective that emphasizes on how observable responses are learned is the_____________ perspective?

   A. behavioral
   B. behavior genetics
   C. cognitive
   D. evolutionary

7. Most of the social psychological research on attitude change has been generated by theories concerning ___________?

   A. Consistency in attitudes and behavior
   B. Cognitive dissonance
   C. Self-perception
   D. Attribution
   E. None of these

8. Psychological theories ____________?

   A. explain observed facts
   B. organize scientific observation
   C. generate hypothesis
   D. do all the above

9. What are the two major approaches to treatment of psychological disorders?
   1: Biological.
   2: Medical.
   3: Chemical.
   4: Psychological

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

10. After she received a free hand- painted Christmas ornament from a religious organization, Mrs. Montevecchi felt obligated to mail a cash donation to the organization, Her response to the free gift best illustrates the impact of:

    A. the fundamental attribution error
    B. the just- world phenomenon
    C. the mere exposure effect
    D. the reciprocity norm