Psychology A - What is psychology? - Practice and Quiz

Psychologists only focus on how people think and feel. T F

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In your own words, define psychology.

It is the study of behavior and ones congnitive processes.

Astrology is considered a science because it is grounded in scientific research. T F

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Blood pressure is a cognitive process because it is observable with lab equipment. T F

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Psychology is considered a social science, yet it has foundations in the natural sciences. T F

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A psychologist has to obtain a medical degree to diagnose and treat people with disorders. T F

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Which of the following best describes cognitive processes? A. Cognitive processes are private and unobservable. B. Cognitive processes are theoretical concepts. C. Cognitive processes are observable with lab equipment. D. Cognitive processes are private bodily functions.

A. Cognitive processes are private and unobservable.

In a paragraph, explain three differences between a science and a pseudoscience.

Science: Scientific therories are falsafiable Reprodutible results are demanded Searches for failures and closely studies them Pseudoscience: Scientific therories are not falsafiable Reprodutible results cannot be reproduced Ignores and/or hides failiures

Which of the following is not considered a behavior? A. eating B. anxiety C. sleeping D. crying

B. anxiety

Social science is a branch of science that deals with the nature of __________. A. human society B. the physical world C. animal societies D. the medical field

A. human society

Which of the following is not considered a natural science? A. chemistry B. psychology C. biology D. physics

B. psychology

In a paragraph, compare and contrast psychologists and psychiatrists.

Psychologists: Treats people with varying problems and disorders Can diagnose Practice psychotherapy Obtain a doctoral degree Cannot generally prescribe medicine Psychiatrists: Treats people with varying problems and disorders Can diagnose Practice psychotherapy Obtain a medical degree Can prescribe medicine

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of behavior? A. Behavior is an action that can be observed with lab equipment. B. Behavior is an action that is only measurable with medical equipment. C. Behavior is an action that can be observed and measured. D. Behavior is an action that is private but observable and measurable.

C. Behavior is an action that can be observed and measured.

Which of the following statements about psychological constructs is true? A. Psychological constructs are easy to define and measure. B. Psychological constructs represent concepts that cannot be observed or measured directly. C. Psychological constructs cannot be researched in psychology because they are unobservable. D. Psychological constructs represent measurable overt behavior.

B. Psychological constructs represent concepts that cannot be observed or measured directly.

All but one of the following are studies done in sociology. Which one best illustrates a study done in psychology? A. a study that shows how Marissa's study habits change when she is at the library with her friends B. a study that shows how Joey's clownish behavior only occurs when he is around his peers C. a study that shows how Katrina's stress levels contribute to her obsessive exercise habits D. a study that shows how Lisa's obsession with snowboarding is caused by her group of friends

C. a study that shows how Katrina's stress levels contribute to her obsessive exercise habits

Summarize how psychology is considered a science.

Like science, it uses a systematic method of asking and answering questions. As well as attempting to develop solutions to psychological problems.

Love, which can't be observed or measured directly, is an example of a psychological construct. T F

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Psychology is considered a science because it uses a systematic method of asking and answering questions. T F

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Unlike psychology, the primary focus in sociology is to study how __________ affect behavior. A. emotions B. social influences C. cognitive processes D. individual goals

B. social influences

One of the goals of psychology is to predict future behavior or mental processes. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates this goal? A. The psychologist measures Michael's heart rate and bodily functions to better describe his behavior. B. The psychologist helps Michael develop strategies to manage his anxiety levels so he can focus on the game. C. The psychologist tells Michael that his basketball performance will improve when his anxiety levels are moderated. D. After careful research, the psychologist explains that Michael's intense feelings of anxiety are hindering his basketball performance.

C. The psychologist tells Michael that his basketball performance will improve when his anxiety levels are moderated.