1. Experimental psychologists of the late-nineteenth century focused their research interests on

A. predicting human behavior and mental events.
B. predicting animal behavior and mental events.
C. understanding the nature of the conscious mind.
D. understanding the nature of the unconscious mind.

2. Psychologists from which subdiscipline of psychology perform research in order to better understand the causes of mental events and behavior?

A. academic psychology
B. clinical psychology
C. professional psychology
D. applied psychology

3. Clinical and counseling psychology are in which subdiscipline of psychology?

A. academic psychology
B. professional psychology
C. experimental psychology
D. basic psychology

4. Academic and professional psychology are similar in which of the following ways?

A. The major goal of each subdiscipline is helping people develop normal behaviors so that they can lead more fulfilling lives.
B. They both use therapeutic techniques to correct abnormal cognitions that lead to problematic emotions and behaviors.
C. The major goal of each subdiscipline is performing research that will help us understand the causes of mental events and behavior.
D. They both use research findings and are interested in applying these findings to everyday issues and concerns.

5. Psychologists from which subdiscipline of psychology develop and use therapeutic techniques, advice, or guidance to help people with cognitive, emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, occupational, or academic difficulties to function better?

A. academic psychology
B. experimental psychology
C. professional psychology
D. basic psychology

6. Academic and professional psychology differ in which of the following ways?

A. Academic and professional psychology emphasize different goals, although these goals overlap to some extent.
B. Academic psychology is most interested in research, whereas professional psychology is most interested in developing theories.
C. Academic and professional psychology emphasize different types of research, although these types of research overlap to some extent.
D. Academic psychology is most interested in abnormal behavior, whereas professional psychology is most interested in normal.

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