Psychology Course Overview Quiz

<p>Examining the building blocks of the mind through self-reflection. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced positive class environment overall due to potential disagreements. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Behaviorism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The influence of unconscious drives and childhood experiences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being the first woman to receive a PhD in psychology. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating a learning environment that is both positive and engaging. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slides are posted before each class. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cognitivism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>19% each (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reason (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>How consequences affect behaviors through reinforcement and punishment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By choosing 6 different applied reflections with each worth 2% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The function of mental processes and behavior in enabling adaptation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2 mini assignments worth 10% and 15% respectively (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Grades are posted at the end of the term and are not updated live (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited access to graduate programs and social prejudice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is recommended to seek help early and not wait until the end. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Final cumulative exams (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The capacity of a claim to be disproven or tested. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Occam’s razor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Applied research utilizes findings in everyday life. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The evidence must be as convincing as the claim itself. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The existence of a third variable explains the observed correlation between two factors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identify question of interest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Distorting contrary evidence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sticking to initial beliefs despite contradictory evidence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seeing meaningful patterns in random stimuli (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An explanation for a wide range of phenomena (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Claims lacking defenses from bias (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A connection between music and spatial-temporal reasoning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Overreliance on anecdotal evidence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide insight into affordability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It arises from awareness of inevitable death (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Direct harm to individuals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ruling out rival hypotheses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bandwagon fallacy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Variables can be related without one causing the other (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is essential for evaluating claims carefully (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A method of instruction designed to encourage active participation and engagement from students.

The process of assessing student learning through various methods, such as tests, assignments, and projects.

A brief description of how a course is structured, including assessment methods, policies, and expectations.

A type of assignment that involves reflecting on real-world experiences related to the course content.

A research opportunity for students where they can contribute to ongoing research projects.

A set of guidelines outlining a course's expectations and rules, including policies on absences, late submissions, and academic honesty.

An opportunity to reach out to your professor or teaching assistant for help or clarification.

A strategy for managing your time and workload to stay on top of schoolwork and other commitments.

The study of how the mind works by breaking it down into its basic components, like how chemistry analyzes elements.

A method of introspection where individuals carefully examine and report their own thoughts, feelings, and sensations. It's like looking inward to understand your own mental processes.

The first psychology lab founded in Germany in 1879, marking the official beginning of psychology as a distinct scientific field.

A foundational approach in psychology that seeks to understand the structure and elements of the mind by breaking it down into basic components.

Psychology was initially considered a branch of philosophy, and ancient Greeks, like Socrates and Plato, explored questions about the mind and its nature long before formal psychology emerged.

The tendency to believe that what we see is always true, regardless of evidence to the contrary.

A systematic approach to acquiring knowledge and understanding about behaviour and other phenomena, involving steps like identifying a question, formulating an explanation, and conducting research.

A well-supported explanation for a wide range of findings in the natural world that can be tested through hypotheses.

The tendency to seek out evidence that supports our beliefs, while neglecting or distorting evidence that contradicts them.

The tendency to stick to our initial beliefs, even when presented with evidence that contradicts them.

A set of claims that appear scientific but lack the rigorous standards and evidence of legitimate science, often relying on anecdotal evidence and using misleading language.

The tendency to find meaningful patterns in random stimuli, often leading to misinterpretations and incorrect conclusions.

Statements that appear profound and meaningful but lack any actual substance or evidence. They use vague and impressive language to create the illusion of depth.

A school of thought focusing on the purpose and function of mental processes. It emphasizes how behavior helps us adapt to our environment, drawing inspiration from natural selection.

A school of thought that emphasizes the importance of the unconscious mind and early childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior. It focuses on understanding internal conflicts and motivations.

A school of thought that focuses solely on observable behavior and how it is learned through environmental factors. It rejects the study of internal mental processes.

A school of thought that emphasizes the role of mental processes, such as memory, attention, and language, in understanding behavior. It believes that thinking influences how we interact with the world.

A method of gaining knowledge based on trusting the word of an expert or authority figure. It can be useful, but is limited by the potential for bias.

A method of gaining knowledge using logical reasoning and deduction. It involves applying rules and principles to reach conclusions.

A method of gaining knowledge through direct observation of the world around us. This approach is empirical and involves gathering data through experiments and observations.

A third, unmeasured variable may be influencing the relationship between two other variables

The direction of cause and effect is reversed. It may appear that A causes B, but in reality, B causes A.

A scientific claim is falsifiable if it can be proven wrong through evidence. It means there should be a potential outcome that would disprove the theory.

The ability to repeat the results of an experiment or study. If the results are not replicable, it raises doubts about the validity of the findings.

The more extraordinary a claim, the more convincing the evidence needs to be. It applies to claims that contradict established knowledge or common sense.

The idea that our awareness of death motivates us to find meaning and purpose in life to reduce anxiety, by adopting worldviews and beliefs that provide a sense of continuity and importance.

A common logical fallacy where emotions are used as the primary basis for a belief, rather than valid evidence.

Reasoning based on the popularity of an idea or belief, assuming that because many people endorse it, it must be true.

The tendency to attribute biases and flaws to others while believing ourselves to be free from such biases.

The potential loss of opportunities and resources due to choosing an option that is not as effective, often due to believing in pseudoscience.

The potential for tangible harm resulting from the application of pseudoscientific practices.

The critical evaluation of information and claims, involving analytical thinking and seeking evidence to support or refute them.

Essential for scientific inquiry, it involves a set of principles that guide the evaluation of claims and the development of knowledge.