Psychology Flashcard

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Which of the following is the best definition of the science of psychology? Options: humanistic study of emotions and feelings, sociological study of individual and group dynamics, scientific study of behavior and mental processes, study of supernatural phenomena

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scientific study of behavior and mental processes

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Which school of psychology is concerned primarily with human consciousness, experience, and self-awareness?

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humanistic perspective

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What type of professional is Dr. Smith, who works with children with behavioral difficulties, diagnoses and treats psychological disorders, but cannot prescribe medication?

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Psychologist

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William James rejected structuralism. What did he focus on instead?

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how mental processes help organisms adapt to their environment

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In what field do most psychologists practice? Options: clinical psychology, school psychology, industrial psychology, developmental psychology

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clinical psychology

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How did Sigmund Freud differ from other early psychologists?

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Freud gained his understanding of human behavior in consultations with patients.

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What is the first step in a research study?

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research question

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What is the term for a predisposition to a certain point of view, despite what the facts may suggest?

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bias

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In an experiment, what factor do researchers manipulate in order to determine its effect?

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independent variable

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What is a control group?

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A group of subjects in an experiment that receives a placebo or no treatment.