Functionalism in Psychology
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What is the formal definition of psychology?

  • The study of mental processes only
  • The study of animal behavior
  • The study of human behavior only
  • The study of behavior and mental processes (correct)

    • What is a key goal of psychological science?

  • To observe behavior without drawing conclusions
  • To control behavior exclusively
  • To promote happiness without research
  • To predict and explain behavior (correct)

    • In the context of psychology, what do researchers aim to examine through scientific methods?

  • Historical events
  • Philosophical beliefs
  • Human behavior interventions (correct)
  • Social media trends

    • What aspect of individuals might psychologists study to predict helping behavior?

    <p>Happiness levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central question in functionalism?

    <p>Why is human thought adaptive?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term did William James use to describe the constant change in the mind in response to a flow of information?

    <p>Stream of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did James view the mind, contrasting with Wundt's perspective?

    <p>As fluid and flexible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory did functionalism align well with, based on the text?

    <p>Evolution through natural selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is forgiveness?

    <p>Letting go of anger and resentment towards someone who harmed us</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Amish community respond to the tragic incident involving Charles Carl Roberts?

    <p>They focused on forgiveness and set up funds for the victims' families, including the perpetrator's family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Michael McCullough and his colleagues approach the concept of forgiveness?

    <p>They highlighted forgiveness as a gradual unfolding process that takes time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Amish community's forgiveness considered remarkable and puzzling?

    <p>Because it challenges conventional expectations of hatred and revenge in such tragic situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological approach would be most interested in the role of unconscious memories from childhood in influencing behavior?

    <p>Psychodynamic perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach would likely explain the action of smiling and reaching down to pet a cute puppy as a learned response?

    <p>Behavioral perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way might the sociocultural factors mentioned in the text influence one's behavior towards the cute puppy?

    <p>Influencing the decision to ask the owner about holding the puppy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach would be most interested in studying the physical processes in the eyes, nervous system, and brain involved in seeing a cute puppy?

    <p>Biological approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an operational definition in a research study?

    <p>How a variable is defined in a particular study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might facial expression be considered a better operational definition of happiness?

    <p>People may not be aware of their own happiness levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does data analysis involve in research?

    <p>Applying mathematical procedures to understand collected information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are operational definitions important in research studies?

    <p>To define variables clearly for each specific study</p> Signup and view all the answers

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