Unit 1 Scientific Foundations of Psychology

Which measure of central tendency shows the score that appears most frequently in a set?

• Median

• Mode

• Mean

• Range

In order to understand gender differences in play, researchers visited city parks with playsets and collected data on the activities boys and girls displayed on the playground. This is an example of the use of a research method know as

• Double blind procedure

• Correlation study

• Naturalistic observation

• Case study

What is the ethical guideline mandating that information about the participant will be kept a secret?

• Debriefing

• Coercion

• Anonymity

• Informed consent

Who is recognized as the father of modern psychology?

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Carl Rogers

• Rene Descartes

• Sigmund Freud

What is the purpose of a correlative study?

• To determine if two factors have a trend

• To track the life of people over time

• To observe people in a natural environment

• To determine if two factors have a cause and effect relationship

A testable prediction that drives research is known as a(n) ____________

• Theory

• Hypothesis

• Guess

• Operational definition

Ms. Sanchez believes that her daughter is such a good student and athlete because she consistently gives her rewards and praise to stimulate her learning and athletic growth. Her belief best illustrates a ____________ perspective.

• Humanistic

• Cognitive

• Behavioral

• Biological

Influenced by Charles Darwin, it emphasized the role played by natural selection on human behavior.

• Medical model

• Behavior perspective

• Evolutionary perspective

• Humanistic perspective

What kind of study focuses on one individual or group in depth in hope to reveal universal principles?

• Naturalistic observation

• Survey

• Experiment

• Case study

What kind of psychologist would be interested in the study of our human potential for personal growth?

• Developmental

• Industrial organizational

• Humanistic

• Cognitive