Midterm

Question 1

“Psyche” means

Answer 1

Soul

Question 2

“Logos” means

Answer 2

body

Question 3

Christian Psychology is

Answer 3

a word about the soul

Question 4

Secular Psychology is

Answer 4

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

Question 5

Psychology is (blank)

Answer 5

empirically based

Question 6

Our (blank) is multi determined

Answer 6

behavior

Question 7

Psychology is theoretically (blank)

Answer 7

diverse

Question 8

Our experience of the world is highly (blank)

Answer 8

subjective

Question 9

What are 5 themes of a Biblical View of human nature?

Humans are…

Answer 9

Humans are…

• Relational Persons
• Broken and in need redemption
• Embodied
• Responsible limited agents
• Meaning Seekers

Question 10

Scripture clearly speaks of our individual nature, uniqueness, and responsibility but it also makes clear that we cannot be understood apart from our relationships. (T/F)

Answer 10

True

Question 11

The Bible strongly emphasizes that humans are part of something much larger than themselves. (T/F)

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Humanity began in perfect relationship with God and a perfect relationship among mankind. (T/F)

Answer 12

True

Question 13

The earthly life of a christian of a Christian (born again) is complete and fulfilled with personal salvation. (T/F)

Answer 13

True

Question 14

The fact that humans are embodied means that we are only a physical body. (T/F)

Answer 14

False

Question 15

We have the ability to choose but we are limited in what we can choose. (T/F)

Answer 15

True

Question 16

One of the main purposes we have a body is for relating with God and others. (T/F)

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Describe the integration philosophy known as “Separate but Equal”

Answer 17

Religion answers questions about the next life. Psychology answers about everyday behavior.

Question 18

Describe the integration philosophy known as “Tossed Salad.”

Answer 18

Its the best things of both secular & christian psychology.

Question 19

Describe the integration philosophy known as “Nothing Buttery”

Answer 19

The most widely used approach by non-professional counselors (pastors) who have little to no education in psychology and counseling.

Question 20

Describe the integration philosophy known as “Revealed Truth & Discovered Truth”

Answer 20

It acts as a gravitational force upon discovered truth.

We use discovered truth from the field of psychology where it does not conflict with the revealed Truth of God.

Question 21

Psychology can provide conclusive answers about matters concerning humanity. (T/F)

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Science assumes that natural phenomena are unpredictable or irregular. (T/F)

Answer 22

False

Question 23

The Bible indicates that we can observe creation, assume that it is predictable, and learn from it. It also indicates that science can teach us about God. (T/F)

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Psychology can be very useful in predicting behavior of an individual, but less accurate when it comes to predicting the behavior of a group. (T/F)

Answer 24

False

Question 25

By definition, science is descriptive (describing how things are), not prespective (telling us how things should be) (T/F)

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Science (psychology) provides answers to questions of morality. (T/F)

Answer 26

False

Question 27

The belief that all behavior is ultimately determined by our genetics and our brain function.

Answer 27

Monism

Question 28

The belief that there is are at least two aspects of our nature.

Answer 28

Dualism

Question 29

The brain is made up of cells called

Answer 29

Neurons

Question 30

Match each part of the brain cell with its function.

Answer 30

Cell Body - the cells life support center Dendrite - receives messages from other cells Terminal Branches - Forms junctions with other cells Axon - sends messages away from the cell body to other cells

Question 31

Match the method with a description.

Answer 31

Observation - leads to description Correlation - leads to prediction Experimentation - discerns cause and effect

Question 32

A survey will typically be more accurate and reliable than a naturalistic observation. (T/F)

Answer 32

False

Question 33

When ice cream sales go up, drowning rates also tend to rise. This is an example of causation. (T/F)

Answer 33

False

Question 34

Correlation proves causation. (T/F)

Answer 34

False