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PSYCHOLOGY TEST 1

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which processes are normal physical activities? Physiological
The use of experimental and mathematical techniques to formulate and test hypotheses is known as the scientific method
which of the following is the end product of an experimental study? Theory
Rather than applying psychological principles to studies of human behavior, a scientist engaged in basic science discovers those principles
in what way is psychology connected to natural sciences? It explores biological explanations for human behavior.
The french philosopher Descartes proposed that The mind and the body are linked
Which of the following psychologists is associated with Gestalt psychology? Wolfgang Kohler
Which of the following is credited with pioneering the psychoanalytic approach to psychology? Sigmund Freud
The concept of conditioning is most closely associated with which approach to psychology? Behaviorism
Humanism differs from behaviorism and psychoanalysis in that it. Does not view humans as being controlled by external events or unconscious forces.
Which of the following is a specialty of medicine? Psychiatry
Which of the following is most likely to study consumer attitudes? Social psychologist
An individual working in which field of psychology might study the effects of drugs, or try to explain behavior based on chemical activities in the nervous system? Psychobiology
Specialists in this field of study, the interaction between physical and psychological health factors. Health psychology
What is the worlds largest society of psychologists and educators? American psychological association
Structuralism Wilhelm Wundt
Functionalism William James
Inheritable traits Sir Francis Galton
Psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud
Behaviorism Ivan Pavlov BF Skinner, John B Watson
Humanistic psychology Abraham Maslow Carl Rodgers
Cognitive psychology Jean pageant
Lisa draws 10 names out of a bowl, containing the names of all students at her school to determine which student she will interview for a study on the schools computer usage. This is an example of…. Random sample
Which of the following is most likely to have a negative correlation? A persons ability as a driver and number of accidents.
A research study exam in the intellectual growth of 20 premature children over a period of 18 years. This is best described as an example of. A longitudinal study
In a study, what is a relatively small group out of the population called Sample
What do the IPAs ethical principle say about the use of deception in research? Deception should be used only if no better alternative is available
failing at some thing because one has no confidence one can succeed is an example of A self-fulfilling prophecy
In the Milgram experiment Both researchers in the learners knew that the shocks were not real
One method of avoiding self-fulfilling prophecies is to Use a double blind study
What ethical concern did the Milgram experiment generate? The teachers were led to believe something was true, and it was not in parentheses put the shock experiment
The placebo effect occurs when Subjects in the control group think the drag has caused a change in their physical state.
Central tendency is a measure that tells something about the average score of participants given the same test.
Which of the following uses rectangles to show frequency, distribution histogram
If you want to calculate the standard deviation for a set of data, you could begin by calculating the variance
Inferential statistics are important because they allow scientists to make generalizations about the population from which a sample was taken
The range of a blank must be between +1 minus1 Pearson correlation coefficient
Which of the following is a physiological process? breathing
Which of the following is an example of a physiological process affecting a cognitive process? lack of sleep impairing one's ability to think
What is the goal of a psychologist who studies numerous accounts of past behavior? to predict future behavior
What are psychological principles? explanations about why people behave as they do
Under the scientific method, facts are based on what kind of data? empirical
A prediction about behavior that will be tested through research is referred to as a hypothesis.
After studying the results of a number of studies, a psychologist might propose what kind of explanation for human behavior? a theory
When a psychologist conducts research to determine what causes certain behavior, that psychologist is practicing basic science.
Psychology, along with cultural anthropology and sociology, are referred to as social sciences.
Which of the following is an advantage of scientists using an objective, rather than subjective, method of observation and analysis? they can share and retest results
As opposed to the popular idea of dualism, seventeenth-century philosopher Descartes proposed which of the following? The mind and body influence each other to create a person's experiences.
The first modern psychologist was Wilhelm Wundt.
Which question was raised by Sir Francis Galton's 1883 study of individual differences that remains a controversial subject in psychology even today? whether behavior is determined by heredity or environment
Believing that perception is more than the sum of its parts resulted in the which of the following approaches to studying human behavior? Gestalt psychology
He believed that unconscious motivations and conflicts are responsible for most human behavior. Sigmund Freud
Because Ivan Pavlov, John B. Watson, and B.F. Skinner believed that psychology should be concerned with the observable facts of behavior, they came to be known as behaviorists
Which of the following is associated with B.F. Skinner? reinforcement
Which of the following is associated with Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers? humanistic psychology
Because they believed that behavior is influenced by a variety of mental processes, Jean Piaget, Noam Chomsky, and Leon Festinger are known as cognitivists.
Which approach makes use of brain scans for studying brain functioning and behavior? psychobiology
Which of the following is a medical doctor who treats patients with disturbed behavior? psychiatrist
Which of the following is most likely to work in a mental hospital? clinical psychologist
Which of the following is a specialty that studies social changes that occur throughout life? developmental psychology
You need to create a teacher assessment for your school district and want to hire an expert in the field. Which of the following should you consult? an educational psychologist
Specialists in this field may work in a mental health or social welfare agency. community psychology
Specialists in this field study and develop methods to boost production and improve working conditions. Industrial psychology
Which of the following would likely become the subject of a study conducted by an environmental psychologist? the relocation of families following Hurricane Katrina
Specialists in this field try to explain behavior in terms of electrical and chemical activities in the nervous system. psychobiology
Which of the following would likely become the subject of a study conducted by a forensic psychologist? domestic abuse repeat offenders
These psychologists perform research to understand how humans operate physically and psychologically. experimental psychologists
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