31 Questions
What is psychology?
The scientific study of the mind and behavior
What do psychologists use to acquire knowledge?
Empirical evidence
What is a hypothesis?
A tentative explanation for a phenomenon
What is a scientific theory in psychology?
A broad explanation for some aspect of the natural world
Why do psychologists publish their results or present them at research conferences?
To allow others to replicate or build on the results
What type of data do psychologists base their science on?
Perceivable and measurable data
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good hypothesis in psychology?
Based on subjective opinions
What do sport and exercise psychologists study?
The interactions between thoughts, emotions, and physical performance
Why can't the hypothesis that 'a bird sings because it is happy' be tested?
'Happiness' is a psychological construct
What degree is generally required for academic careers in psychology?
Doctoral degree
What career options are available for people with master’s degrees in psychology?
A wide variety of nonacademic career options
What is a common concern related to the media's influence on behavior?
The impact of violent images on behavior
What is the main focus of forensic psychologists?
Psychological activities related to the justice system
What type of degree do people with more limited psychology-related career options typically have?
Bachelor's degree in psychology
What is generally the focus of academic careers in psychology?
Research and teaching
What has been a concern since ancient times?
The effects of new technologies on behaviors and thinking processes
What does cognitive psychology focus on?
Understanding the mind and mental processes
In sensation and perception research, what influences our experience of the world?
Our previous experiences and cultural backgrounds
What does interdisciplinary mean in the context of sensation and perception research?
Involving multiple fields of study
What can happen to the perception of an image despite the sensory information remaining the same?
It can vary dramatically
What is the main focus of someone working in the domain of sensation and perception?
Understanding the complexities of perception
Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing our experience in sensation and perception?
The sum total of sensory information
What brought about an impetus for psychologists to focus on understanding the mind and mental processes?
The cognitive revolution
What is the primary area of psychology that focuses on studying thoughts and their relationship to experiences and actions?
Cognitive psychology
Who was the first woman to earn a PhD in psychology?
Margaret Floy Washburn
Which psychologist conducted significant research into memory and established one of the earliest experimental psychology labs in the United States?
Mary Whiton Calkins
Who was the first African American to receive a PhD in psychology?
Francis Sumner
Which psychologist's work was influential in the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling?
Inez Beverly Prosser
Who opposed the behaviorist movement in psychology?
Mary Whiton Calkins
Which psychologist's research focused on animal behavior and cognition?
Margaret Floy Washburn
Who is sometimes referred to as the 'Father of Black Psychology'?
Francis Sumner
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