M1L4: Goals of Science Flashcards
Every science has goals.
True
The goals of psychologist conducting basic research are to describe, explain, and _______ and _______ behavior.
predict, control
Most psychologist can conduct their own basic research, scientifically studying problem to solve them.
True
The process of accomplishing one goal and moving on to the next is ideally a natural, flowing, experience, energized, by the psychologist’s interest in the question being studied.
True
The first step in understanding anything is to give it a name.
This method involves observing a behavior and noting everything about it, as for example, what is happening, where it happens, to whom it happens, and under what circumstances it happens.
Description
allows us to identify the causes that determine when and why a behavior occurs
Explanation
To explain a behavior, we need to demonstrate that we can’t manipulate the factors needed to produce or eliminate the behavior.
False
The goal of description provides the ____________.
observations
The goal of explanation helps to build the ______.
theory
This determines what will happen in the future
Prediction
The goal is to change a behavior from an undesirable one (such as failing in school) to a desirable one (such as academic success).
Such efforts also include attempts at improving the quality of life.
Control
“What is happening?”
Description
“Why is it happening?”
Explanation
“When it will happen again?”
Prediction
“How can it be changed?”
Control or Behavior modification
