WGU C180
WGU C180 Intro to Psychology Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+ 2025
empirical study -Correct Answers ✔-Results of verifiable evidence from a
systematic collection and analysis of data that has been objectively observed,
measured, and undergone experimentation.
Basic research -Correct Answers ✔-research that answers fundamental questions
about behavior.
Applied research -Correct Answers ✔-research that investigates issues that have
implications for everyday life and provides solutions to everyday problems.
Basic research -Correct Answers ✔-Expands knowledge on an area of research
interest but does not seek to promote change in behavior or mental state.
Empirical Research -Correct Answers ✔-Collects and analyzes data on areas of
research interest using scientific measures to gain knowledge for knowledge's sake
or to promote changes in behavior or mental states.
Applied Research -Correct Answers ✔-Applies research findings towards well-
being, e.g. change in behavior or mental state.
Mentalism -Correct Answers ✔-type of performing art in which the performer
appears to read the mind of another. Such powers may seem to be the result of
psychic or paranormal practices, but in reality is the result of a combination of
suggestion, misdirection, and psychology.
Hypnosis -Correct Answers ✔-a therapeutic technique employed by some
clinicians to facilitate increased suggestibility and dissociated experiences.
Consciousness -Correct Answers ✔-our subjective awareness of ourselves and our
environment.
dualism -Correct Answers ✔-the mind (or soul) and the body are separate entities
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monism -Correct Answers ✔-consciousness and the mind are biologically based
and exist within the brain
cognitive neuroscience -Correct Answers ✔-looks to correlate brain activity to
behavior through the use of functional brain imaging
negative emotional reactions -Correct Answers ✔-occur when we are not living up
to our anticipated goals or expectations or when we believe that other people
perceive us negatively
maladaptive behaviors -Correct Answers ✔-use of alcohol or other psychoactive
drugs, to escape from consciousness
Developmental psychology -Correct Answers ✔-the physiological, behavioral,
cognitive, and social changes that occur throughout human life, which are guided
by both genetic predispositions (nature) and environmental influences (nurture).
Birth to 18 months -Correct Answers ✔-Trust versus mistrust. The child develops
a feeling of trust in his or her caregivers.
18 months to 3 years -Correct Answers ✔-Autonomy versus shame/doubt. The
child learns what he or she can and cannot control and develops a sense of free
will.
3 to 6 years -Correct Answers ✔-Initiative versus guilt. The child learns to be
independent by exploring, manipulating, and taking action.
6 to 12 years -Correct Answers ✔-Industry versus inferiority. The child learns to
do things well or correctly according to standards set by others, particularly in
school.
12 to 18 years -Correct Answers ✔-Identity versus role confusion. The adolescent
develops a well-defined and positive sense of self in relationship to others.
19 to 40 years -Correct Answers ✔-Intimacy versus isolation. The person develops
the ability to give and receive love and to make long-term commitments.
WGU C180
WGU C180 Intro to Psychology Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+ 2025
empirical study -Correct Answers ✔-Results of verifiable evidence from a
systematic collection and analysis of data that has been objectively observed,
measured, and undergone experimentation.
Basic research -Correct Answers ✔-research that answers fundamental questions
about behavior.
Applied research -Correct Answers ✔-research that investigates issues that have
implications for everyday life and provides solutions to everyday problems.
Basic research -Correct Answers ✔-Expands knowledge on an area of research
interest but does not seek to promote change in behavior or mental state.
Empirical Research -Correct Answers ✔-Collects and analyzes data on areas of
research interest using scientific measures to gain knowledge for knowledge's sake
or to promote changes in behavior or mental states.
Applied Research -Correct Answers ✔-Applies research findings towards well-
being, e.g. change in behavior or mental state.
Mentalism -Correct Answers ✔-type of performing art in which the performer
appears to read the mind of another. Such powers may seem to be the result of
psychic or paranormal practices, but in reality is the result of a combination of
suggestion, misdirection, and psychology.
Hypnosis -Correct Answers ✔-a therapeutic technique employed by some
clinicians to facilitate increased suggestibility and dissociated experiences.
Consciousness -Correct Answers ✔-our subjective awareness of ourselves and our
environment.
dualism -Correct Answers ✔-the mind (or soul) and the body are separate entities
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monism -Correct Answers ✔-consciousness and the mind are biologically based
and exist within the brain
cognitive neuroscience -Correct Answers ✔-looks to correlate brain activity to
behavior through the use of functional brain imaging
negative emotional reactions -Correct Answers ✔-occur when we are not living up
to our anticipated goals or expectations or when we believe that other people
perceive us negatively
maladaptive behaviors -Correct Answers ✔-use of alcohol or other psychoactive
drugs, to escape from consciousness
Developmental psychology -Correct Answers ✔-the physiological, behavioral,
cognitive, and social changes that occur throughout human life, which are guided
by both genetic predispositions (nature) and environmental influences (nurture).
Birth to 18 months -Correct Answers ✔-Trust versus mistrust. The child develops
a feeling of trust in his or her caregivers.
18 months to 3 years -Correct Answers ✔-Autonomy versus shame/doubt. The
child learns what he or she can and cannot control and develops a sense of free
will.
3 to 6 years -Correct Answers ✔-Initiative versus guilt. The child learns to be
independent by exploring, manipulating, and taking action.
6 to 12 years -Correct Answers ✔-Industry versus inferiority. The child learns to
do things well or correctly according to standards set by others, particularly in
school.
12 to 18 years -Correct Answers ✔-Identity versus role confusion. The adolescent
develops a well-defined and positive sense of self in relationship to others.
19 to 40 years -Correct Answers ✔-Intimacy versus isolation. The person develops
the ability to give and receive love and to make long-term commitments.
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