Module 1

Question 1

Define psychology

Answer 1

The scientific study of mind and behavior

Question 2

pioneers of structuralism

Answer 2

William Wundt and Edward Titchener

Question 3

Pioneers of functionalism

Answer 3

William James

Question 4

pioneers of psychoanalysis

Answer 4

Sigmund Freud

Question 5

pioneers of behaviorism

Answer 5

John Watson and B.F Skinner

Question 6

Pioneers of Humanism

Answer 6

Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow

Question 7

Pioneers of Gestalt

Answer 7

Max Wertheimer

Question 8

Biobehavioral

Answer 8

key to understand behavior lies in brain and body

Question 9

Cognitive

Answer 9

Says mind is a very complex information device.

Question 10

Evolutionary

Answer 10

Brain and mind evolved over time to solve problems

Question 11

Positive psychology

Answer 11

Study human strengths and positive attributes

Question 12

Psychodynamic perspective

Answer 12

Says we are affected by unconcious conflicts we are not aware of

Question 13

Sociocultural

Answer 13

Emphasizes society and cultural role in shaping psychology

Question 14

Goals of psychology

Answer 14

1.Describe, 2. Classify, 3.Explain, 4.Predict, 5.Change

Question 15

Hypothesis

Answer 15

testable prediction

Question 16

Theory

Answer 16

Set of connected ideas to explain facts

Question 17

quantitative research

Answer 17

Analyze data statistically

Question 18

Qualitative research

Answer 18

Detailed information on a small sample

Question 19

Descriptive research

Answer 19

Answer who, what, when, and where.

Question 20

correlational research

Answer 20

Measure 2 or more variable as the exist in a sample of individuals.

Question 21

experimental research

Answer 21

Manipulate one or more variables and measure the effects.

Question 22

Case study

Answer 22

Detailed (qualitative) information on individual

Question 23

Survey

Answer 23

Self-report data

Question 24

Naturalistic observation

Answer 24

observes “real life” habits in a natural setting

Question 25

positive correlation

Answer 25

increase or decrease together

Question 26

negative correlation

Answer 26

variables do opposite things

Question 27

What is the third variable problem?

Answer 27

A variable the researcher has not considered that is responsible for observed effects.

Question 28

Independent variable

Answer 28

variable being manipulated

Question 29

Dependent variable

Answer 29

Variable that is measured to see if IV has an affect on.

Question 30

population

Answer 30

Entire group

Question 31

sample

Answer 31

small group to represent the population

Question 32

control group

Answer 32

Comparison group

Question 33

experimental group

Answer 33

receive the levels of IV

Question 34

confounding variables

Answer 34

any variable the causes measurable affect on the DV without knowing

Question 35

descriptive stats

Answer 35

Provide descriptions of a set of data

Question 36

inferential stats

Answer 36

determine the probability that research results reflect actual relationships among variables.

Question 37

Ethics

Answer 37

set of orderly rules for correct behavior

Question 38

Rules of scholarship

Answer 38

honest reporting on research and no plagiarism.

Question 39

treatment of research participants - consent

Answer 39

people should understand risks and benefits.

Question 40

treatment of research participants. - debriefing

Answer 40

purpose of study is known to participants.