What is Psychology? (Practice)

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

In your own words, define psychology.

A social science that studies the behavior and cognitive processes of humans and animals.

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.

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

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

Three differences between a science and a pseudoscience are that scientific theories must be falsifiable, and pseudoscientific theories aren't falsifiable, you must be able to reproduce results, and pseudoscientific results can't be reproduced, and theories must be grounded in scientific research, while pseudoscientific theories aren't grounded in research.

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

True

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

False

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

False

Summarize how psychology is considered a science.

Psychology is considered a science because it uses a systematic method of asking and answering problems, and it attempts to develop solutions to psychological problems.

In a paragraph, compare and contrast psychologists and psychiatrists.

Some similarities between psychologists and psychiatrists are they both treat people with varying problems and disorders, they can both diagnose, and the practice psychotherapy. Some differences are psychologists obtain doctoral degrees while psychiatrists obtain medical degrees, and psychiatrists can prescribe medication while most psychologists cannot.