Chapters 1-6

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What is psychology?

The study of prejudice and discrimination
The study of the natural world
The scientific study of the mind and behavior (correct)
The study of consciousness and prejudice

What do psychologists use to acquire knowledge?

Consciousness and prejudice
Logic and reasoning
Empirical evidence (correct)
Scientific theories

What is a hypothesis?

A tentative explanation for a phenomenon (correct)
An observation or experiment
An established scientific theory
A broad explanation for some aspect of the natural world

What is a scientific theory in psychology?

A broad explanation for some aspect of the natural world (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do psychologists publish their results or present them at research conferences?

To allow others to replicate or build on the results (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of data do psychologists base their science on?

Perceivable and measurable data (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good hypothesis in psychology?

Based on subjective opinions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do sport and exercise psychologists study?

The interactions between thoughts, emotions, and physical performance (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why can't the hypothesis that 'a bird sings because it is happy' be tested?

'Happiness' is a psychological construct (B) Signup and view all the answers

What degree is generally required for academic careers in psychology?

Doctoral degree (D) Signup and view all the answers

What career options are available for people with master’s degrees in psychology?

A wide variety of nonacademic career options (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common concern related to the media's influence on behavior?

The impact of violent images on behavior (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of forensic psychologists?

Psychological activities related to the justice system (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of degree do people with more limited psychology-related career options typically have?

Bachelor's degree in psychology (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is generally the focus of academic careers in psychology?

Research and teaching (C) Signup and view all the answers

What has been a concern since ancient times?

The effects of new technologies on behaviors and thinking processes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does cognitive psychology focus on?

Understanding the mind and mental processes (A) Signup and view all the answers

In sensation and perception research, what influences our experience of the world?

Our previous experiences and cultural backgrounds (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does interdisciplinary mean in the context of sensation and perception research?

Involving multiple fields of study (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen to the perception of an image despite the sensory information remaining the same?

It can vary dramatically (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of someone working in the domain of sensation and perception?

Understanding the complexities of perception (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing our experience in sensation and perception?

The sum total of sensory information (C) Signup and view all the answers

What brought about an impetus for psychologists to focus on understanding the mind and mental processes?

The cognitive revolution (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary area of psychology that focuses on studying thoughts and their relationship to experiences and actions?

Cognitive psychology (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first woman to earn a PhD in psychology?

Margaret Floy Washburn (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which psychologist conducted significant research into memory and established one of the earliest experimental psychology labs in the United States?

Mary Whiton Calkins (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first African American to receive a PhD in psychology?

Francis Sumner (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which psychologist's work was influential in the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling?

Inez Beverly Prosser (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who opposed the behaviorist movement in psychology?

Mary Whiton Calkins (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which psychologist's research focused on animal behavior and cognition?

Margaret Floy Washburn (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is sometimes referred to as the 'Father of Black Psychology'?

Francis Sumner (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is psychology?

The scientific study of the mind and behavior.

Empirical evidence

Objective observations and measurements.