Title: Introduction
Course: Exploring Psychology and Christian Faith Test Bank

Q: Explain what Moes and Tellinghuisen are implying when they say that a Christian worldview is important for individuals of faith as they explore psychology.

Q: Describe how and why Moes and Tellinghuisen attempt to relate faith to something like psychology, and how it differs from the way some Christian psychologists relate these two areas.

Q: Moes and Tellinghuisen believe that a Christian worldview is important for individuals of faith as they explore psychology. By this they imply that . . .
- religion and psychology should operate in “parallel,” with each area asking completely separate questions.
- religious ideas should overrule psychological science whenever the two appear in conflict.
- basic beliefs or assumptions about human nature should be examined and applied to a deeper understanding of psychology.
- psychological science alone is able to address most questions about human nature—but faith perspectives help us with our moral behavior.
A: basic beliefs or assumptions about human nature should be examined and applied to a deeper understanding of psychology.

Q: When it comes to ideas about human nature, most psychologists . . .
- rarely raise deep questions about human nature in their research or practice.
- readily acknowledge their hidden biases.
- have explicit ideas about human nature, but very few implicit ideas.
- are actually quite religious.
A: rarely raise deep questions about human nature in their research or practice.

Q: When it comes to the case study about Ethan and the responses of friends and professionals about his situation, it’s possible for individuals to . . .
- agree with a particular explanation without accepting all of the underlying assumptions.
- feel that an explanation offers a practical solution, even if you don’t agree with the basic perspective.
- hold two competing perspectives at the same time—without realizing it.
- do all of the above.
A: do all of the above.

Q: All introductory psychology textbooks proclaim that psychology . . .
- should be based on implicit values and philosophies.
- is an empirical science.
- generally embraces many faith perspectives.
- starts with the premise that people are basically broken.
A: is an empirical science.

Q: According to Moes and Tellinghuisen, what is the best starting point for relating faith to psychology?
- Whether Christian therapists should use prayer during therapy sessions.
- Addressing fundamental questions of human nature and science.
- Focusing on the lack of faith perspective among many contemporary psychologists.
- Identifying the spiritual gifts needed to do therapy.
A: Addressing fundamental questions of human nature and science.