Psychology- Chapter 1 Flashcard

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What is the main reason psychologists are skeptical about claims and arguments?

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They insist on seeing evidence.

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What is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes called?

Back

Psychology

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What is the main idea of psychology as a science?

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To explain and control behavior and mental processes

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What are cognitive activities?

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Mental processes

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What is an example of a psychological construct?

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Anxiety

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What is one reason to study psychology according to the text?

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To better understand why you act as you do.

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What is a key difference between behavior and cognitive activities?

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Behavior is observable, cognitive activities are not

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Which technique is NOT mentioned as a neuroimaging method in the text? Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), Electroencephalography (EEG)

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Electroencephalography (EEG)

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What do school psychologists typically help students with?

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Learning problems

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Which type of psychologist is concerned with instructional methods and course planning?

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Educational psychologists