Unit 1

Question 1

Psychology Definition

Answer 1

The scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

Question 2

Major Areas in Psychology

Answer 2

Clinical, cognitive, behavioral, developmental, social, biological

Question 3

Scientific Method

Answer 3

Formulate hypotheses, collect data, analyze results.

Question 4

Tools

Answer 4

Observations, experiments, surveys, and case studies.

Question 5

Ethical Practices

Answer 5

Informed consent, confidentiality, minimizing harm.

Question 6

Descriptive Research

Answer 6

case studies, naturalistic observation

Question 7

Correlational

Answer 7

measuring relationships between variables

Question 8

Experimental

Answer 8

manipulating variables to determine causality

Question 9

Lab vs. Natural Settings

Answer 9

Lab settings control variables but lack ecological validity; natural settings are more realistic but less controlled.

Question 10

Subtle Measures

Answer 10

Behavioral cues can often provide more accurate data than self-reports