Exam 1: What Is Psychology

As a science, psychology has four goals. Which of the following is NOT one of those goals?

A functionalist would disagree with which of the following statements?

Theories allow psychologists to make __________, such as a client's chance of recovery.

The experimental group participants in an experiment receive

Evolutionary psychologists focus on how behavior and mental processes remain the same over time.

John Watson proposed a definition of psychology that omitted all of the following EXCEPT

An environmental psychologist would study all of the following EXCEPT:

Psychologists who come from a sociocultural perspective are less likely to be concerned with the influence of genetics on behavior.

Psychologists and other researchers must protect and respect the privacy of research participants. This concern recognizes the requirement for

A(n) __________ is a specific statement about behavior or mental processes that is tested through research.

The difference between pure and applied research is the difference between

Josephine is a track athlete who does not perform well under extreme pressure to win. With what type of psychologist should she consult?

The scientific method allows us to

In an experiment, a group of participants that receives a dose of caffeine or a change in room temperature has received a __________.

A doctor concludes from evidence that having yearly physical exams helps people stay healthy. However, she has not considered the risk of a selection factor; thus, the doctor may ignore the possibility that

Case study methods are often used to study __________ cases.

Dr. Maloff is studying the effects of ethnic bias on the school performance of immigrant children. Most likely, Dr. Maloff is a __________ psychologist.

A fitness center was looking for someone to direct a new program that linked diet to an exercise program. The center's director wanted to hire someone with a background in stress management and the control of health problems. Most likely, she was looking for a(n)

As an animal lover, you find it difficult to participate in the destruction of animals for research purposes. As a scientist, you

Participants who go through an experiment but who do not receive any treatment or manipulation are called the __________ group.