Question 1
Professor Scott is a psychologist conducting research on the behavior of children. He
observes them in an amusement park as they take turns on the new carousel. He records how
many times a child complains to his or her parent about not getting a turn. In this scenario,
which goal of psychological science is Professor Scott utilizing in his research?
Correct
Answer:
To describe
Question 2
List the fundamental goals of psychological research. Explain, with an example, how each of
these goals is accomplished in a research study.
Correct to describe- what is normal and abnormal
Answer: to explain- why do people do what they do
to predict- how someone will think and or act in the future
to change- to influence or control behavior
The little girl is asked to clean her room and she starts hitting the wall
(describe)? She seems to be angry because she does not like to clean
(explain). I am going to try and talk to her but, is it going to make things worse
(predict)? Lets try turning it into a game so then she won't get angry and she
will thing its fun (change).
Question 3
Define the terms "behavior" and "mental processes." Provide two examples of each.
Correct Behavior- everything we do that can be directly observed (reading, talking
Answer: ,listening)
Example: I see a group of children talking and listening to one another.
Mental Process- the thoughts feelings and motives that each of us
experience privately but cannot be observed directly.
Example: Thinking about kissing someone
Question 4
Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between structuralism and
functionalism in early psychology?
Correct
Answer:
Functionalism was about the "why" of the mind; structuralism was about the
"what" of the mind.
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, Question 5
Which of the following is NOT true of the principle of natural selection proposed by
Darwin?
Correct
Answer:
A characteristic can be passed from one generation to the next without being
recorded in the genes.
Question 6
After a few months of therapy, Michelle's therapist, Allen, reveals to her that her symptoms of
anxiety are most likely a result of her troubled childhood, which was spent in fear of a very
strict father. Which of the following approaches to psychology is Allen most likely using to
understand and explain Michelle's symptoms?
Correct
Answer:
The psychodynamic approach
Question 7
Peter, a psychology student, is working on identifying the ways in which adults interpret
information and then use the information to solve problems and make decisions. In this
scenario, Peter's research most likely reflects the _____ approach to psychology.
Correct
Answer:
cognitive
Question 8
Dr. Kate proposes that students find it difficult to return to their academic schedules after
spring break. Specifically, she predicts that every year there will be more student absences on
the Monday following spring break than on the Friday before spring break. The first
statement describes the _____, while the second is the _____.
Correct
Answer:
theory; hypothesis
Question 9
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Professor Scott is a psychologist conducting research on the behavior of children. He
observes them in an amusement park as they take turns on the new carousel. He records how
many times a child complains to his or her parent about not getting a turn. In this scenario,
which goal of psychological science is Professor Scott utilizing in his research?
Correct
Answer:
To describe
Question 2
List the fundamental goals of psychological research. Explain, with an example, how each of
these goals is accomplished in a research study.
Correct to describe- what is normal and abnormal
Answer: to explain- why do people do what they do
to predict- how someone will think and or act in the future
to change- to influence or control behavior
The little girl is asked to clean her room and she starts hitting the wall
(describe)? She seems to be angry because she does not like to clean
(explain). I am going to try and talk to her but, is it going to make things worse
(predict)? Lets try turning it into a game so then she won't get angry and she
will thing its fun (change).
Question 3
Define the terms "behavior" and "mental processes." Provide two examples of each.
Correct Behavior- everything we do that can be directly observed (reading, talking
Answer: ,listening)
Example: I see a group of children talking and listening to one another.
Mental Process- the thoughts feelings and motives that each of us
experience privately but cannot be observed directly.
Example: Thinking about kissing someone
Question 4
Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between structuralism and
functionalism in early psychology?
Correct
Answer:
Functionalism was about the "why" of the mind; structuralism was about the
"what" of the mind.
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, Question 5
Which of the following is NOT true of the principle of natural selection proposed by
Darwin?
Correct
Answer:
A characteristic can be passed from one generation to the next without being
recorded in the genes.
Question 6
After a few months of therapy, Michelle's therapist, Allen, reveals to her that her symptoms of
anxiety are most likely a result of her troubled childhood, which was spent in fear of a very
strict father. Which of the following approaches to psychology is Allen most likely using to
understand and explain Michelle's symptoms?
Correct
Answer:
The psychodynamic approach
Question 7
Peter, a psychology student, is working on identifying the ways in which adults interpret
information and then use the information to solve problems and make decisions. In this
scenario, Peter's research most likely reflects the _____ approach to psychology.
Correct
Answer:
cognitive
Question 8
Dr. Kate proposes that students find it difficult to return to their academic schedules after
spring break. Specifically, she predicts that every year there will be more student absences on
the Monday following spring break than on the Friday before spring break. The first
statement describes the _____, while the second is the _____.
Correct
Answer:
theory; hypothesis
Question 9
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