Psychology Processes and Behavior Quiz
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Which step in the scientific method involves developing a hypothesis for testing?

  • Identifying questions of interest
  • Formulating an explanation
  • Conducting research
  • Developing a hypothesis (correct)
  • In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on another variable is known as the:

  • Independent variable (correct)
  • Experimental variable
  • Dependent variable
  • Control variable
  • Which research method involves defining behavior in natural environments?

  • Case study
  • Naturalistic observation (correct)
  • Survey research
  • Correlational studies
  • What type of study examines the relationship between two variables?

    <p>Correlational study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method in psychology?

    <p>Formulating an explanation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the dependent variable represent in an experiment?

    <p>Variable that may change in response to the independent variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evolutionary Behavior Analysis emphasize?

    <p>Inborn desire for personal adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological field focuses on observable/overt behavior?

    <p>Behaviorism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Social Psychology primarily focus on?

    <p>Studying others' influence on behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Clinical Psychology primarily deal with?

    <p>Diagnosing and treating psychological disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach is based on Sigmund Freud's work and studies unconscious processes?

    <p>Psychoanalysis/Psychodynamic Overview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overarching theme of Areas of Specialization in Psychology?

    <p>Focuses on traits' influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Counseling Psychology?

    <p>Diagnosing and treating personal input disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which specialization in psychology emerged as a reaction to deterministic Psychoanalysis and behaviorism?

    <p>Humanism in Psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which area of psychology is the focus on employee selection, motivation, evaluation, and management structure improvement?

    <p>Industrial-organizational psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Developmental Psychology primarily study?

    <p>Studying physical, cognitive, and social changes in behavior with humans and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which specialization in psychology focuses on studying hidden drives and conflicts related to motivation, creativity, and personality?

    <p>Biopsychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main area of interest for Educational and School Psychology?

    <p>Conducting research on teaching and learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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