Importance of Psychology

Why is psychology important in your life?

• It helps you understand your mental activity, behavior, and brain processes.

• It helps you cook better meals.

• It helps you travel the world.

• It helps you learn new languages.

What does psychology use to help you study better?

• The science of learning.

• The science of cooking.

• The science of art.

• The science of music.

How does psychology develop your skills?

• By developing your critical thinking skills.

• By developing your cooking skills.

• By developing your artistic skills.

• By developing your musical skills.

What is empiricism in psychology?

• Conducting psychological research using an objective, evidence-based approach.

• Conducting psychological research using a subjective, opinion-based approach.

• Conducting psychological research using a random, guess-based approach.

• Conducting psychological research using a traditional, belief-based approach.

What does diversity in psychology refer to?

• Similarities in cultural backgrounds

• Characteristics that make us seem different

• Shared beliefs and values

• Common language and environment

Who was one of the first females to receive a doctorate degree in psychology in 1890?

• Francis Cecil Sumner

• Mary Whiton Calkins

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Jung

In what year did Francis Cecil Sumner become the first Black person in the United States to be awarded a doctoral degree in psychology?

• 1890

• 1920

• 1950

• 1980

How many Black people earned a doctorate in any field between 1876 and 1920?

• 5

• 11

• 20

• 50

What is the significance of diverse participants in psychology research?

• It limits the scope of research

• It enhances the understanding of psychological processes

• It focuses only on Western cultures

• It reduces the validity of research

What must psychologists fully consider when conducting research?

• Financial issues

• Ethical issues

• Technological issues

• Environmental issues