Ch.1 Psychology Test

What does "Cognitive" refer to?

• An organism's physical processes

• The study of behavior

• An organism's thinking and understanding

• A set of assumptions used to explain phenomena

What can learning about psychology help with in particular?

• Improving physical health

• Understanding behavior and applying knowledge to enrich life

• Increasing financial wealth

• Enhancing social status

In what situations do students typically

feel uncomfortable?

• In structured social groups

• In unstructured social groups

• When alone

• In academic settings

What is an example of learning about psychology when it comes to behaviors?

• The importance of structured groups

• How to overcome shyness

• Gaining insight into behavior

• The benefits of social interactions

Which of the following is NOT a focus of psychology?

• Behavior

• Mental processes

• Chemical reactions

• Thoughts and feelings

Which goal of psychology seeks to explain why behaviors occur, forming hypotheses and theories?

• Explanation

• Prediction

• Description

• Influence

The goal of psychology that involves predicting future behaviors based on knowledge is:

• Description

• Explanation

• Prediction

• Influence

Which of the following is a correct sequence of steps in the scientific method in psychology?

• Form a hypothesis, identify a problem, collect data, analyze data

• Identify a problem, form a hypothesis, collect data, analyze data

• Collect data, identify a problem, form a hypothesis, analyze data

• Analyze data, form a hypothesis, identify a problem, collect data

What is the third step in the scientific method in psychology?

• Form a hypothesis

• Identify a problem

• Collect data

• Analyze data

Which method involves self-observation where participants report their thoughts and feelings?

• Structuralism

• Introspection

• Functionalism

• Psychoanalysis