Psychological Perspectives and Research Methods
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According to the behaviorist perspective, human behavior is primarily influenced by:

  • Unconscious desires and conflicts
  • Genetic predispositions and natural selection
  • Environmental stimuli and conditioning (correct)
  • Self-actualization and personal growth

    • Which of the following best represents the focus of the cognitive perspective?

  • Conscious thoughts and mental processes (correct)
  • Cultural norms and social influences
  • Biological processes and brain structures
  • Unconscious motivations and early childhood experiences

    • In the context of psychological research, what does 'statistical significance' refer to?

  • The strength of the relationship between two variables
  • The likelihood that research findings are due to chance (correct)
  • The consistency of findings across different studies
  • The presence of a cause-and-effect relationship between variables

    • What type of studies involve observing the same group of individuals over an extended period of time?

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