Exam 1: Introduction to the Science of Psychology: History and Research Methods

Wundt characterized consciousness into sensations and feelings.

Give an example of a variable that cannot be manipulated. What type of research is recommended when such occurs?

List the three levels of analysis.

Drinking orange juice is negatively correlated with the risk of cancer. Based on this information, which of the following statements is true?

Dr. Waxner wants to compare the health habits of smokers and non-smokers. As such, she should probably use a quasi-experimental design.

The question "When will it happen again?" refers to which of the following goals in psychology?

John Locke argued that ________.

The dependent variable represents the variable the experimenter manipulates.

Which of the following most accurately reflects the authors' views about the influence of philosophy and physiology on present-day psychology?

The first Ph.D. in psychology that was awarded to a woman in the United States of America was conferred in ________.

Dr. MacDonald investigates how various study strategies affect college students' reading ability. Dr. MacDonald is most likely a ________ psychologist.

List and describe psychology's parent disciplines.

A teacher tells the school psychologist that Kate is late to class, does not turn in her homework, squirms around a lot in her seat, and swings her feet constantly. This is an example of which goal of psychology?

The fact that the horse Clever Hans was able to tap out the correct answer (with his hoof) to basic math problems is generally attributed to ________.

Mark is receiving guidance to determine what occupation is best suited for him. Mark is most likely seeing a/an ________ psychologist.

The value of surveys can be limited in that people may not provide accurate results.

In the scientific method, which of the following is the correct order of events?