10 Questions
What is the primary focus of psychology?
Analyzing thoughts and emotions
Which of the following best describes the scientific method?
A method of learning through observations, theory development, and predictions
What is the main function of a scientific theory?
To explain how and why something is as it is
Why must a scientific hypothesis be testable?
To allow for the possibility of proving it false
What is the purpose of a good scientific hypothesis?
To promote testability and precision
In the context of the Biopsychosocial Model, what are sociocultural factors?
Family, peers, ethnicity, and culture influencing behavior
What does scientific literacy involve?
Using critical thinking to evaluate evidence and look for bias
How do psychologists view behavior in the Biopsychosocial Model?
From three interacting perspectives
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
What do confirmed hypotheses lead to in the scientific process?
Development of new theories and strengthening existing ones
Test your knowledge of the scientific study of behavior, thought, and experience in psychology, including the scientific method and overlapping fields of study.
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