10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 major challenges in psychology?
Psychological influences are rarely independent
What is the definition of a scientific theory?
Explanations for a large number of findings in the natural world
What is the meaning of confirmation bias?
Tendency to seek out evidence that support our hypotheses and deny, dismiss or distort evidence that contradicts them
What is the definition of pseudoscience?
A set of claims that seem scientific but are not
What is the meaning of over reliance on anecdotes?
Anecdote - a story about a single person
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 major challenges in psychology?
Behavior is shaped by culture
What is the term for a testable prediction derived from a scientific theory?
Hypothesis
What is the term for the tendency to seek out evidence that supports our hypotheses and deny, dismiss, or distort evidence that contradicts them?
Confirmation bias
What is the term for the tendency to stick to our initial beliefs even when evidence contradicts them?
Belief perseverance
What is the term for a set of claims that seem scientific but are not?
Pseudoscience
Test your knowledge of the basics of psychology with this study sheet quiz. Learn about the definition of psychology, major challenges in the field, and the scientific theories that explain human behavior.
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