Unit 1 - Applied Psychology

<p>Creating partnerships between community organizations and mental health professionals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organizational psychology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing expert testimony and consultation in legal cases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The design of public spaces to promote social interaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developing programs to improve employee productivity in the workplace (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developing new pharmaceutical treatments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sports Psychology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A campaign to promote healthy eating habits for all children (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Applying psychological principles to enhance workplace efficiency and effectiveness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To inform policy decisions by summarizing key research findings and recommendations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Psychological research is often seen as too theoretical and lacking practical application (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clinical therapy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People need formal psychological training to understand basic psychological concepts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evaluating the effectiveness of a new medication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By providing evidence-based recommendations for policy decisions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It clearly identifies the target audience and desired actions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The degree to which a study's results are due to the manipulated variable rather than extraneous factors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The public is generally uninterested in scientific research (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Difficulty in seeing the broader implications of psychological findings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improving communication methods to make research findings more accessible to the general public. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The role of advocacy research in influencing policy decisions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Factors that contribute to the occurrence of a problem. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are designed to be delivered to individuals identified as at risk. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Targeting specific populations based on risk factors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Internal validity concerns the accuracy of research methods, while external validity refers to the generalizability of findings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Focusing on research that can be replicated in different labs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Location of the incident, such as rural or urban setting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acquiring new knowledge and addressing social problems are inseparable. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Experimental approach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Experimental psychology focuses on testing fundamental mechanisms, while applied psychology focuses on putting theories into practice. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It involves laypersons in the research process. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is generally less challenging and more efficient than laboratory research. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Applying psychological theories to solve real-world problems. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Testing the robustness of an effect in a controlled environment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To use psychological principles to solve practical problems in real-world situations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Choosing an area of interest or an issue in the world to focus on. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Observation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Description (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kurt Lewin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishing that changes in one factor cause changes in another (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>World War II (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishing relationships between multiple variables (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Explanation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Practical issues and social problems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Description (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promoted the understanding of democratic values to combat prejudice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social cognition approach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The relationship between democratic leadership and teamwork (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organize information about people and events (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They serve as mental shortcuts for quick decision-making (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The explanation of causes behind behavior through personal and situational factors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By encouraging the use of less desirable food cuts to conserve resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It emphasizes the objective study of social behavior and patterns. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Focusing on personal traits over situational factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Active involvement allows for collaboration with communities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating practical, actionable outcomes that benefit society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emotions help shape how social information is perceived (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emphasizing power dynamics and the potential for liberation from oppression (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Involving community stakeholders in identifying and solving problems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To build trust and respect for community needs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seeking information that aligns with existing beliefs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Branch of psychology using principles to solve real-world problems.

1. Identify an issue; 2. Relate to psychological concepts; 3. Develop solutions.

Description, Prediction, Causality, and Explanation of phenomena.

System of ideas that connects facts, summarizes data, and predicts observations.

Need for collaboration between theoretical and applied psychology.

A branch of psychology focused on establishing and improving theories through testing fundamental mechanisms.

A conceptual framework illustrating how individuals are influenced by and influence their environment.

A psychologist emphasizing that acquiring new knowledge involves addressing social problems, with a focus on action research.

Research driven by the need for practical action, incorporating laypersons in all aspects of the research process.

A type of ecological validity where the conditions in research closely resemble real-life situations.

Acknowledges challenges in field research, including testing mechanisms and ensuring robust results that help others.

Factors that influence police actions, such as officer characteristics and community composition.

Interventions targeting entire populations to reduce specific health problems by addressing risk factors.

Interventions aimed at specific groups based on identified risk factors to reduce health problems.

Targeted interventions for individuals already experiencing issues, such as addiction treatment.

Laws and regulations set by the government to address social issues at various levels.

Summaries of research aimed at a specific audience with clear action steps.

Study of consumer behavior, preferences, and responses to marketing.

Application of psychology to understand consumer responses to advertising.

Specific areas where psychology principles are directly applied in real-world scenarios.

Field focused on helping students with learning and emotional issues.

Treatment of mental health conditions using therapeutic techniques.

Application of psychology to improve business and workplace dynamics.

Enhancement of performance by applying psychological techniques, especially in sports.

Process of gathering consumer insights to inform marketing strategies.

The extent to which research findings apply to real-world settings.

The disconnection between different areas of psychology making it difficult to see the big picture.

Basic research focuses on foundational knowledge, while applied research addresses practical problems.

Using knowledge from various fields to enhance psychological research and understanding.

Research conducted in real-world settings to assess external validity.

Research aimed at influencing public policy through community partnership and engagement.

Initiatives designed to address risk factors and improve public health before problems arise.

Programs aimed at improving health across an entire population, regardless of individual risk.

Study of law's impact on people and vice versa.

Focuses on legal issues where psychologists act as experts.

Various functions like researcher, advocate, and expert witness.

Study of how physical settings influence behavior and vice versa.

Aims for social change and services for marginalized groups.

Methods to promote social consciousness and relationships.

Application of psychology to enhance goal achievement and well-being.

Focus on safety protocols and examining accident causes.

The science of how people think, feel, and interact with each other.

Goals include Description, Prediction, Causality, and Explanation of phenomena.

Identification and reporting of details about a phenomenon, distinguishing classes and recording occurrences.

Knowing systematic relationships between factors of interest and outcomes.

Determining whether changes in one factor produce changes in another.

Establishing why a phenomenon occurs, linking causes to effects.

The tendency to overemphasize personal traits over situational factors in explaining others' behavior.

The inclination to favor information that confirms existing beliefs or opinions.

A method where researchers actively collaborate with communities to identify problems and develop solutions.

Research that involves close cooperation between researchers and community stakeholders to address issues.

The goal of research aimed at creating positive, actionable outcomes for communities.

Mutual objectives between researchers and communities guiding the research process.

An emphasis on understanding power dynamics and liberation from oppression through research.

Building trust and respecting the needs and voices of community members in the research process.

To connect theoretical research with practical applications in society.

Lewin studied ways to reduce bias and promote democratic values.

Efforts led by Lewin to modify public behaviors during WWII.

Lewin identified authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire leadership styles.

Mental frameworks that help organize information about situations or groups.

Mental shortcuts for making quick judgments and decisions.

Explores how people explain behaviors—own or others'.

Research method analyzing mental processes in social behaviors.