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Psych 101
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is considered the "father of psychology"? | Wilhelm Wundt |
| What is the definition of psychology? | The study of behavior and mental processes |
| Which philosopher is known for his theory of tabula rasa? | John Locke |
| Who established the first psychological laboratory? | Wilhelm Wundt |
| What is introspection? | The process of looking inward and examining one's own thoughts and feelings |
| Who is associated with the term "structuralism"? | Wilhelm Wundt |
| What is functionalism? | The study of how the mind functions to adapt to the environment |
| Who is associated with the concept of the "stream of consciousness"? | William James |
| Who is known for his theory of behaviorism? | B.F. Skinner |
| What is the definition of behaviorism? | The study of how the environment shapes behavior through |
| Who is known for his work on humanistic psychology? | Carl Rogers |
| What is the definition of humanistic psychology? | The study of how people strive for personal growth and self-actualization |
| Who is known for his work on cognitive psychology? | Ulric Neisser |
| What is the definition of cognitive psychology? | The study of how people process information, think, and solve problems |
| What is the definition of neuroscience? | The study of the brain and nervous system |
| What is the definition of developmental psychology? | The study of how people grow and change throughout the lifespan |
| What is the definition of personality psychology? | The study of individual differences in behavior and mental processes |
| Who is associated with the concept of the unconscious mind? | Sigmund Freud |
| What is the definition of psychoanalytic theory? | The study of perception |
| What is the definition of evolutionary psychology? | The study of how behavior and mental processes have evolved over time |
| Who is associated with the concept of natural selection? | Charles Darwin |
| What is the definition of positive psychology? | The study of the factors that contribute to happiness, well-being, and flourishing |
| What is the definition of cultural psychology? | The study of how culture influences behavior and mental processes |
| What is the definition of cross-cultural psychology? | The study of how people process information, think, and solve problems in different cultures |
| What is the definition of industrial-organizational psychology? | The study of how people process information, think, and solve problems in the workplace |
| What is the definition of forensic psychology? | The application of psychology to legal issues |
| What is the definition of social psychology? | The study of how people process information, think, and solve problems in social settings |
| What is the definition of counseling psychology? | The application of psychology to help people with problems in daily life |
| Who is associated with the concept of behaviorism? | B.F. Skinner |
| What is the definition of cognitive psychology? | The study of how people process information, think, and solve problems |
| What is the definition of neuroscience? | The study of the nervous system and the brain |
| Wilhelm Wundt is considered the father of psychology. | True |
| One of the main goals of psychology is to understand and explain behavior. | True |
| The psychoanalytic perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious thoughts and feelings in behavior. | True |
| Humanistic psychology focuses on personal growth and potential. | True |
| Cognitive psychology is concerned with how people perceive, remember, and think about information. | True |
| Cognitive psychology is only concerned with how people perceive information, but not how they think about it or remember it. | False |
| Behaviorism is the oldest and most widely practiced perspective in psychology. | False |
| The field of social psychology is only concerned with individual behavior, not group behavior. | False |
| The psychodynamic perspective in psychology emphasizes the role of conscious thoughts and feelings in behavior. | False |
| Neuroscience is only concerned with the study of the peripheral nervous system, not the central nervous system. | False |
| Who is considered the father of psychology? | Wilhelm Wundt |
| What is the definition of psychology? | The scientific study of behavior and mental processes |
| What are the four main goals of psychology? | Description, explanation, prediction, and control |
| What is the difference between basic and applied research in psychology? | Basic research is conducted to expand knowledge, while applied research is conducted to solve practical problems. |
| What is the difference between nature and nurture? | Nature refers to genetics and biology, while nurture refers to the environment and upbringing. |
| What is the definition of a theory in psychology? | A theory is a broad explanation or set of principles that explains phenomena. |
| What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory? | A hypothesis is a specific, testable prediction that derives from a theory. |
| What are the three main levels of analysis in psychology? | Biological, psychological, and environmental/sociocultural |
| What is the difference between correlation and causation? | Correlation refers to a relationship between two variables, while causation implies that one variable directly causes another. |
| What is an independent variable in an experiment? | An independent variable is the variable that is manipulated in an experiment. |
| What is a dependent variable in an experiment? | A dependent variable is the variable that is measured in an experiment. |
| What is the difference between an experimental group and a control group? | The experimental group receives the treatment, while the control group does not. |
| What is a placebo effect? | The placebo effect is when a participant's belief in a treatment's efficacy affects their behavior or response, regardless of whether the treatment is actually effective. |
| What is a double-blind study? | A double-blind study is an experiment in which both the participant and the experimenter are unaware of which group is receiving the treatment. |
| What is the difference between random assignment and random sampling? | Random assignment refers to assigning participants to groups at random, while random sampling refers to selecting a sample from a population at random. |
| What is the definition of a population in research? | A population is the entire group of individuals that a researcher is interested in studying. |
| What is the definition of a sample in research? | A sample is a subset of the population that is selected for study. |
| What is the difference between a cross-sectional and a longitudinal study? | A cross-sectional study looks at a group of people at one point in time, while a longitudinal study follows the same group of people over a period of time. |
| What is the definition of a case study? | A case study is an in-depth analysis of an individual or group. |
| What is the definition of a naturalistic observation? | A naturalistic observation is when researchers observe behavior in its natural setting. |
| What is the definition of a survey? | A survey is a method of gathering self-reported data from participants. |
| What is the definition of a correlation study? | A correlation study examines the relationship between two variables. |
| What is the difference between positive and negative correlation? | Positive correlation means that as one variable increases, so does the other, while negative correlation means that as one variable increases, the other decreases. |
| What is the definition of an effect size? | Effect size refers to the magnitude of the difference or relationship found in a study. |
| What is the definition of statistical significance? | Statistical significance refers to the probability that the findings of a study are not due to chance. |
| What is the definition of a meta-analysis? | A meta-analysis is a statistical technique that combines the results of multiple studies. |
| What is the definition of a peer-reviewed journal? | A peer-reviewed journal is a publication that has undergone a rigorous review process by experts in the field. |
| What is the difference between a hypothesis and a prediction? | A hypothesis is a specific, testable prediction that derives from a theory, while a prediction is a guess about what will happen in a particular situation. |
| What is the definition of a variable in research? | A variable is any factor that can change or vary in research. |
| What is the definition of operational definition? | An operational definition is a specific and measurable definition of a variable that is used in research. |
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