Week one

Question 1

Psychology is based on systematic observation rather than pure reasoning or common sense. We can say, therefore, that psychology is:
behavioural.
empirical. 
speculative.
rational.

Answer 1

empirical

Question 2

Proponents of determinism in psychology believe that:

a. actions of humans and animals follow physical laws
b. free will accounts for most behaviour
c. actions follow from intentions
d. intentions and natural laws have nothing to do with behaviour

Answer 2

a. actions of humans and animals follow physical laws

Question 3

Match the descriptions to the correct canon of science.

simple explanations are best

research findings can confirm or disconfirm theories

assumes cause and effect

uses observations as evidence

Answer 3

simple explanations are best: parsimony

research findings can confirm or disconfirm theories: testability

assumes cause and effect: determinism

uses observations as evidence: empiricism