Exam 1: The Science of Psychology

Which of the following is not true of case studies?

A specific, testable prediction about a phenomenon, usually derived from a theory, is a ________.

Women in many cultures are expected to take care of the children, clean the house, do laundry, and make the meals. These behavioral expectations of women are known as ________.

The idea that psychology should be based only on observable, measurable behavior is central to ________.

Functionalist theory is concerned only with learning, sensation, and perception.

Describe the goals and focus of positive psychology.

Today women receive ________ of the PhD's granted in psychology.

To explain the causes of psychological phenomena, psychologists most often use experimental research.

________ is well-known for his studies on obedience.

Jean Piaget's observations of his three children formed the basis of his theories of childhood development. This is an example of the ________ method of research.

A research technique that identifies naturally occurring relationships between two or more variables is called a correlational study.

Observing behavior as it happens in real-life natural settings without imposing laboratory controls is known as ________.

A psychologist uses the correlational method to ________.

A research method in which the real-life behavior of a pre-selected individual or a few individuals is studied at an in-depth level for some time through the use of observation, interviews, and writings (such as letters) is the ________ method of research.

A psychiatrist must have a(n) ________.