General Psychology Chapter 1 Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of Psychology?

The scientific study of behavior and mental processes. (correct)

Mutual relation of two or more things.

A testable prediction about behavior.

A general principle or set of principles proposed to explain facts.

What is a Theory?

A general principle or set of principles proposed to explain how a number of separate facts are related.

What is a Hypothesis?

A testable prediction about the conditions under which a particular behavior or mental process may occur.

What is the Independent Variable?

In an experiment, a factor or condition that is deliberately manipulated to determine whether it causes any change in another behavior or condition. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Dependent Variable?

The factor or condition that is measured at the end of an experiment and is presumed to vary as a result of the manipulations of the independent variable(s). Signup and view all the answers

What does Correlation mean?

Mutual relation of two or more things, parts, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What does the SQ3R Method stand for?

Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review. Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps in The Scientific Method?

Observe and Theorize, Formulate a Hypothesis, Design a Study, Collect Data, Apply results to the Hypothesis. Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the Father of Psychology?

Wilhelm Wundt. Signup and view all the answers

What does Cognitive Psychology focus on?

Sees humans as active participants in their environment and studies mental processes. Signup and view all the answers

What does Evolutionary Psychology study?

Studies how human behaviors required for survival have adapted in the face of environmental pressures. Signup and view all the answers

What does the APA code of Ethics do?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

What is Psychoanalysis?

A theory developed by Freud that focuses on the unconscious mind's influence on thoughts and behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the early humanists in psychology?

Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers. Signup and view all the answers

What does Biological Psychology examine?

It looks for links between specific behaviors and biological processes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Sociocultural Approach?

Emphasizes social and cultural influences on human behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Humanistic Psychology?

Focuses on uniqueness of human beings and their capacity for choice, growth, and psychological health. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Concepts in Psychology

Psychology: Scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
Theory: A principle that explains how separate facts are related.
Hypothesis: A testable prediction regarding behavior or mental processes.

Experimental Terminology

Independent Variable: Factor manipulated in experiments to assess its impact on another variable.
Dependent Variable: Measured factor presumed to change as a result of the independent variable's manipulation.
Correlation: Mutual relationship between two or more elements.

The Scientific Method

Step 1: Observe and theorize about phenomena.
Step 2: Formulate a hypothesis based on observations.
Step 3: Design a study for testing hypotheses.
Step 4: Collect data to evaluate hypotheses.
Step 5: Analyze and apply results to the hypothesis.

Study Techniques

SQ3R Method: A study strategy that includes Survey, Question, Read, Recite, and Review; promotes efficient study and time management, enhancing control over learning.

Historical Perspectives

Wilhelm Wundt: The Father of Psychology, introduced introspection as a method for exploration of conscious experience.
Cognitive Psychology: Views humans as active participants in their environment, focuses on mental processes, and is influenced by Gestalt and information-processing psychology.

Psychological Approaches

Evolutionary Psychology: Studies behavioral adaptations to environmental pressures, rooted in Darwin's natural selection theory.
Biological Psychology: Investigates links between specific behaviors and biological processes, often within neuroscience.
Sociocultural Approach: Highlights the impact of social and cultural contexts on behavior, emphasizing a systems perspective.

Ethical Guidelines

APA Code of Ethics: Ensures the protection of human and animal rights in research, promotes scientific inquiry, mandates compliance with laws, and requires supervision of animal care.

Theoretical Frameworks

Psychoanalysis: Freud's theory emphasizing unconscious influences on thoughts and behaviors, with Neo-Freudians developing alternative theories.
Humanistic Psychology: Emphasizes human uniqueness, capacity for growth, and individual choice, associated with early theorists like Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers.

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Test your knowledge with this quiz on key concepts from Chapter 1 of General Psychology. It covers fundamental terms such as psychology, theory, and hypothesis. Enhance your understanding of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.