Psych Research Methods and Ethics Review

Which of the following psychologists created the method of psychoanalysis for studying a person's responses?

• Wundt

• Pavlov

• Watson

• Freud

Wundt used the method of introspection which relied on a participants ability to:

• analyze research methods

• self-report accurately

• study how the components of the mind fit together

• monitor a response to behavior

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following needs would need to be met first?

• Food and water

• Friendship

• Respect and self-esteem

• Personal security

Which group of psychologists believe that our responses to environmental stimuli shape our actions?

• Psychoanalysts

• Behaviorists

• Functionalists

• Structuralists

Select the three parts of the scientific attitude.

• Smart

• Humble

• Skeptical

• Curious

Ginny insists that Dr. Phillips' theory of aggression be checked against observable evidence. She is demonstrating the scientific attitude of

• Pride

• Skepticism

• Practicality

• Enthusiasm

Critical thinking most clearly involves:

• A biopsychosocial approach.

• Introspection

• Evaluating Evidence

• The psychodynamic perspective

Which of the following research methods involves the study of individuals in depth, over time?

• Introspection

• Survey

• Naturalistic Observation

• Case Study

Which of the following research methods involves observing a behavior in its natural environment?

• Experiments

• Survey

• Naturalistic Observation

• Case Study

Why is it beneficial to observe people in their natural environment rather than in a lab setting?