inquizative chapter 3

true statements about the biological-neuroscience perspective

- All psychological processes are also biological. - Studying dysfunctions of the brain helps us understand its normal functions. - Measuring blood flow to brain regions can show us how mental processes work.

true statements about Pseudoscience

- Franz Mesmer's theory of animal magnetism was pseudoscience. - Pseudoscience can be well-intentioned.

Oscar decides to adopt a growth mindset after learning about it in his psychology course. While it takes some time for it to stick, he gradually starts making progress. Identify Oscar's thoughts and behaviors as either representing or not representing his new mindset.

- Oscar decides to improve his performance at work by making at least 20 sales calls a week. - "If I put in the work, I can get As in my classes for once." - Oscar forgives his sister for not answering his texts after she says she will be more responsive in the future.

unconscious

Mental processes that we cannot directly observe or influence

what psychological perspective investigates how cultural context affects people's thoughts and preferences

cultural

what psychological perspective examines how people change physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally as they age?

developmental

what psychological perspective examines how the human capacity to feel, express, and perceive emotions plays an important role in decision making, behavior, and social relationships

emotional

what psychological perspective seeks to understand aspects of behavior that are relatively stable over time and situation?

personality

what psychological perspective considers the way in which immediate social contexts influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

social

unconscious processes often have this effect on our behavior.

strong

what psychological perspective studies the biological underpinnings of how we think, act, and behave

biological-neuroscience

what psychological perspective focuses on the causes and treatments of psychological disorders, with the goal of improving human well-being, daily functioning, and social relationships?

clinical

what psychological perspective studies the mental processes that underlie perception, thought, learning, memory, language, and creativity

cognitive

false statements about Pseudoscience

- Pseudoscience is based on empirical evidence. - Present-day psychology is a pseudoscience.

nature

- Rosita inherited her birth parents' gift for language. -Rosita was born with minor brain damage.

nurture

- Rosita's adoptive parents encouraged her to do her homework. -Rosita grew up in a culture that valued open education for all children.

Which of the following questions might a psychologist taking a biological-neuroscience perspective ask?

- What roles do hormones play in relationships? - How do changes in brain activity relate to sleep? - What is the genetic basis for personality traits?

psychological science

- a study of suicides in the United States over a period of 35 years, published in a reputable journal -research on sleep conducted using an empirically based questionnaire, such as the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

pop psychology/pseudoscience

- an online quiz sorting you into one of the Harry Potter houses -rebirthing therapy -Wakefield's 1998 study linking autism and vaccines -homeopath

Examples of the process called critical thinking—the purposeful, reasoned, and goal-directed process of exploring a situation or problem

- using factual evidence to decide whether a food is good for you - questioning whether supposed effects of music on the development of infants' brains have been studied empirically - thinking about whether you're reading an opinion piece or an informational article written by an unbiased expert

true statements about the biological-neuroscience perspective

-Measuring blood flow to brain regions can show us how mental processes work. - Studying dysfunctions of the brain helps us understand its normal functions. - All psychological processes are also biological

Which of the following scenarios are examples of effectively applying psychology to everyday life?

-Pablo organizes an annual bbq for all his neighbors in his apartment building. - Leslie encourages her teenage daughter to explore her interest in painting by helping her and her friends put on an art show. - Anja meditates every morning before work. At his job interview, - Jeremy focuses on getting along with the interviewer and complimenting the company's work

false statements about the biological-neuroscience perspective

Traits based on genes or biology are unchangeable

If Hanna says that wealth is the key factor in determining whether a potential romantic partner is attractive, that statement is an example of a ---- preference

conscious

what psychological perspective identifies aspects of behavior that are the result of evolutionary adaptations

evolutionary