Exam 1: The Science of Psychology

The question "Why is it happening?" refers to which of the following goals in psychology?

Which pair of scientists shared the most similar views of behavior?

Sally proposes the idea that one's sexual history prior to marriage may be linked to whether one ends up getting divorced.This best represents which step of the scientific method?

The emerging field of brain imagery in cognitive neuroscience has developed methods,such as MRI,to examine _________________.

A correlation coefficient shows that smoking and life expectancy are indeed related.As a result,a researcher could predict _____________ if the direction of the relationship is known.

If a functionalist from the 1870s were alive today,where would we most likely find him?

Freud said phobias were ____________ whereas Watson said phobias were __________.

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

What are the basic principles of critical thinking and how can they be used in everyday life?

The tendency to look for information that supports one's own belief is called _____.

Several years ago two scientists announced that they had evidence of "cold fusion" in the laboratory,but further studies failed to replicate their findings and it was later found that the original scientists had used sloppy methods.This highlights which of the following critical thinking principles?

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?

Dr.Braunz has been treating a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.She decides to write a prescription for Ritalin.Given this information,it is most likely that Dr.Braunz is a _________________.

What are the strengths of descriptive research methods?

A correlation coefficient is represented by the symbol _____________.

Which perspective focuses on free will and self-actualization?

Each of the following is a common ethical guideline suggested by the American Psychological Association EXCEPT __________________.

What is the main emphasis of cognitive psychology?

When you watch dogs play in the park or watch how your professors conduct their classes,you are engaging in a form of ______.

Roger conducted a naturalistic observation as a project for a psychology class.He observed the interactions of parents and children at a football game.Many of the people he observed seemed to have noticed him.Roger forgot about the observer effect.