Introduction to Psychology

One of the reasons for using animals in research is because of the principle of parsimony.

Darwin's theory of evolution states that humans evolved from animals.

Overt behavior refers to unobservable actions or feelings.

In psychology, a scientific theory is a proven fact.

The scientific method involves defining a problem and operationally defining terms, constructs, and variables.

A literature review involves only reading recent research articles.

A hypothesis is formulated after conducting the study.

Attrition is a common problem when using animals in research.

The word 'psychology' comes from two Latin words.

Psychology has its roots in biology and chemistry.

A testable hypothesis must be formulated imprecisely and the variables under study must be vaguely defined.

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

Plato and Aristotle did not write about human behavior and mental processes.

Researchers use only one data collection technique to test hypotheses.

Wilhelm Wundt founded the second psychological laboratory at the University of Leipzig in Germany.

Statistical analysis is only used to support the researcher’s hypothesis.

Research findings should not be shared with the general public.

Wundt believed that all mental processes could be studied through scientific experiments.

The goal of psychology is to study, understand, and predict behavior.

Wundt was primarily interested in memory and visual attention.

Operational definitions are used to introduce vagueness or ambiguity in terms.

Wundt used determinism to describe his views of psychology.

Psychology only aims to describe why the act occurs.

Prediction is not a goal of psychology.

Structuralism is a theory of mental life and behavior that is concerned with how an organism uses its perceptual abilities to function in its environment.

Behaviorism is the study of mental processes in the broadest sense.

Gestalt psychology is the theory of how people perceive and experience objects as whole patterns.

Humanistic psychology focuses on the study of mental processes in the broadest sense.

Cognitive psychology is the study of mental processes in the broadest sense.

Positive psychology focuses on the study of mental processes in the broadest sense.

Ivan Pavlov's experiment was related to behaviorism.

Psychodynamic theories contend that behavior results from psychological factors that interact within the individual, often outside conscious awareness.

Developmental psychology is a branch of psychology that deals with the study of the human mind and behavior across the lifespan.

Parapsychology is a branch of psychology that studies telepathy, psychokinesis, and clairvoyance.

Counseling psychology is a branch of psychology that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses.

Graphology is a branch of psychology that studies the relationship between handwriting and personality.

Health psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on the psychological factors that contribute to physical health and illness.

Pseudo psychology refers to the study of the human mind and behavior using scientific methods and evidence.

Telepathy is the ability to acquire information about an object, person, or location without using known senses.

Psychokinesis is the ability to influence a physical system without physical interaction.