Exam 1: The Science of Psychology

The term ___________________________ refers to a mental health professional who generally has at least an M.S.W.and who typically treats individual dysfunction and Family problems but may also deal with other problems such as addiction or abuse.

A(n)is a measure of how strongly two variables are related to one another.

Which early school of psychology proposed that consciousness was made up of two types of elements,sensations and thoughts?

While on a visit to a large city,you observe several billboards in which a series of lights seems to move.Which perspective in psychology would most likely help you understand this phenomenon?

Describe one principle of critical thinking.

Who was an early proponent of functionalism?

The goals of psychology are to _____.

Propose three methods typically used in psychology to test a topic such as the effects of marijuana on GPA (grade-point average).

Critical thinking means making judgments based on ________________.

How are psychologists and psychiatrists different?