unit 1 psychology a
which statement defines hypothesis?
a testable statement that makes a prediction
What is the focus of the behavioral perspective in psychology?
behavior acquired through learning and the environment
the unconscious can be defined as ______
mental processes that occur with ones awareness
Lesson 1
the history of pyschology
Which are considered subfields of psychology?
- Cognitive psychology - Social psychology - development psychology
Sigmund Freud's study of psychoanalysis focused mainly what areas?
- The conflict between the conscious and the unconscious - The interpretation of dreams - The influence of early childhood on later life
which are ethical guidelines from the american psychological association that psychologists should follow when working with animals?
- keep pain and suffering of subjects to a minimum - acquire subjects humanely
which are ethical guidelines from the american psychology association that psychologists should follow when working with humans? select all that apply 0.75 of 1
- obtain subjects' clear, informed consent - explain the purpose of the study to subjects - acquire the subjects humanely
for what reasons might psychologists use nonhuman animals in research? select all that apply
- results can often be applied to humans - potential benefit exists for human or animal health - the scientific purpose is justified
Which reasons explain why psychologists use the scientific method?
- to ensure that research findings are accurate and true - to reduce the chances that personal opinions affect test results
How do psychologists use the scientific method? 0.25 of 1
- to help gather and measure evidence precisely - to control human behavior
What was important about Wilhelm Wundt's laboratory?
it was the first laboratory devoted to the study of psychology
what is the most accurate description of basic psychological research?
testing general principles and theories
which statement describes the focus of applied psychology research?
testing specific, real-world situations
some psychologists decide to publish the results of their study on social media. they include the names of human subjects in the study. what is the ethical problem with this?
APA guidelines state that psychologists should keep names of human subjects private.
Which statement describes a concept associated with the psychodynamic perspective?
Conflict between the id and the superego creates anxiety.
What is the major focus of behavioral psychologists?
Observable behavior and the influence of stimuli
Some early psychologists focused on [blank 1], while modern psychologists now focus on [blank 2].
blank 1: practicing introspection blank 2: practicing the scientific method
match the subfield of psychology with its appropriate description
clinical psychology- the examination and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders social psychology- the behavior and interaction of individuals in groups cognitive psychology- the mental processes involved in memory, thinking, and perception
Which psychological perspective focuses on the mental processes used for knowledge and understanding?
cognitive perspective
which situation describes a job that a clinical psychologist is most likely to perform?
dr. chung works in a hospital where she provides therapy to mentally ill patients
what is the focus of social psychology?
group behavior and interactions among people
What is the focus of developmental psychology?
growth and change over a lifespan
Dr. Garcia rejects the scientific method and focuses on helping her patients reach their fullest potential. what approach to psychology does Dr. Garcia use?
humanistic
when psychologists use the scientific method, which step do they complete first?
observation
People who studied psychology in the past had to rely on [blank].
opinions and beliefs, rather than science
which step of the scientific method do psychologists perform immediately after they have completed observation?
prediction
What does the humanistic perspective emphasize?
psychotherapy and self-actualization
what is the final step of the scientific method?
reflection
Which definition accurately describes psychology
the study of thought and behavior
Match the term with its appropriate description as it is used in psychology.
theory: framework that explains interrelated data or observations principle: fundamental guiding rule or statement
What is one goal of using the scientific method in psychology?
to explain the ways people behave
A psychologist conducting research in clinical psychology would most likely study [blank]
ways to test a specific treatment
ethical treatment of test subjects takes into consideration [blank]
what is morally right and wrong
