Introduction to Psychology: Week 1 Lecture 1

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What is the primary focus of psychology?

Analyzing thoughts and emotions (correct)
Exploring social and mental factors
Studying the physical aspects of behavior
Focusing on environmental factors only

Which of the following best describes the scientific method?

A procedure for proving hypotheses without testing
A method of learning through observations, theory development, and predictions (correct)
A set of principles for understanding human behavior
A way to develop theories without collecting observations

What is the main function of a scientific theory?

To explain how and why something is as it is (correct)
To organize concepts without explaining them
To create untestable explanations for phenomena
To provide a detailed description of complex issues

Why must a scientific hypothesis be testable?

To allow for the possibility of proving it false (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a good scientific hypothesis?

To promote testability and precision (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the Biopsychosocial Model, what are sociocultural factors?

Family, peers, ethnicity, and culture influencing behavior (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does scientific literacy involve?

Using critical thinking to evaluate evidence and look for bias (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do psychologists view behavior in the Biopsychosocial Model?

From three interacting perspectives (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the core set of habits and skills for developing critical thinking?

Being curious, examining assumptions and biases, tolerance for ambiguity, and consideration of alternative viewpoints (C) Signup and view all the answers