Review Session – Measure of Mastery 1 (Chapter 1)

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Psychology is defined as the ___ study of___ .

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Scientific; behavior and mental processes

Front

Behavior is defined as what we can directly observe.

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True

Front

Mental processes are defined as thoughts, feelings, and motives that can be observed.

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False

Front

______ research is designed to solve practical, real-world problems.

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Applied

Front

___ research is the fundamental principles and theories to advance core scientific knowledge.

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basic

Front

Applied research takes findings from basic research and applies it to solve a specific problem.

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True

Front

The ___approach is the assumption that unconscious forces drive behavior, arguing there is a conflict between biological drives and the demands of society, and that early childhood experiences influence our later behavior.

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Psychodynamic

Front

The ___ approach assumes that we are largely rational and will strive for their best potential, given the environmental conditions they are in.

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Humanistic

Front

The ___approach assumes behaviors of a species that have been adaptive and have promoted reproduction/natural selection are strengthened.

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Evolutionary

Front

Wilhelm Wundt is best known for:

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Creating the first psychology laboratory