Introduction to Psychology

What is one of the learning targets related to psychology?

• Define psychology as a hobby

• Define psychology as a discipline and identify its goals as a science

• Define psychology as a form of art

• Define psychology as a historical study

Type of Psychology that studies how we process, store, retrieve, and use information and how thought processes influence our behavior.

• Sociocultural Psychology

• Cognitive Psychology

• Biological Psychology

• Psychoanalytic Psychology

How does the systematic method help in understanding human behavior?

• By ignoring questions about human actions

• By reducing the chances of coming to false conclusions

• By increasing confusion

• By focusing only on emotions

Which goal of psychology aims to change or control behavior?

• Influence

• Describe

• Predict

• Explain

The goal of psychology that seeks to understand the 'why' behind actions is:

• Describe

• Influence

• Predict

• Explain

What is a theory in scientific study?

• A random guess

• A set of assumptions used to explain phenomena and offered for scientific study

• A proven fact

• A simple observation

What does it mean when scientists are not content with the facts?

• They accept everything as it is

• They seek further explanation and understanding

• They ignore the facts

• They are satisfied with current knowledge

What is the step called where you summarize findings in the Scientific Method?

• Conclusions

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Theory

Who is associated with classical conditioning?

• B.F. Skinner

• Stanley Milgram

• Ivan Pavlov

• Solomon Asch

What method involves participants reporting their thoughts and feelings?

• Introspection

• Psychoanalysis

• Behaviorism

• Cognitive therapy