What Is Psychology?

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

True

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

True

Karl Popper, a 20th-century philosopher, claimed that genuine scientific theories are __________.

falsifiable

Social science is a branch of science that deals with the nature of __________.

human society

Which of the following best describes cognitive processes?

Cognitive processes are private and unobservable.

The goals of psychology are the same as the goals of science, except that in psychology, the focus is on __________ and __________.

NOT behavior . . . biological causes behavior . . . cognitive processes

Which of the following is not considered a behavior?

NOT heart rate NOT sleeping thinking

Which of the following statements about psychological constructs is true?

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

One of the goals of psychology is to compile a list of characteristics about the behavior being studied.

False

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

B

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of behavior?

Behavior is an action that can be observed and measured.

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

False

Psychologists only focus on how people think and feel.

False