18 Questions
Which step in the scientific method involves developing a hypothesis for testing?
Developing a hypothesis
In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on another variable is known as the:
Independent variable
Which research method involves defining behavior in natural environments?
Naturalistic observation
What type of study examines the relationship between two variables?
Correlational study
Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method in psychology?
Formulating an explanation
What does the dependent variable represent in an experiment?
Variable that may change in response to the independent variable
What does Evolutionary Behavior Analysis emphasize?
Inborn desire for personal adaptation
Which psychological field focuses on observable/overt behavior?
Behaviorism
What does Social Psychology primarily focus on?
Studying others' influence on behavior
What does Clinical Psychology primarily deal with?
Diagnosing and treating psychological disorders
Which approach is based on Sigmund Freud's work and studies unconscious processes?
Psychoanalysis/Psychodynamic Overview
What is the overarching theme of Areas of Specialization in Psychology?
Focuses on traits' influence
What is the focus of Counseling Psychology?
Diagnosing and treating personal input disorders
Which specialization in psychology emerged as a reaction to deterministic Psychoanalysis and behaviorism?
Humanism in Psychology
In which area of psychology is the focus on employee selection, motivation, evaluation, and management structure improvement?
Industrial-organizational psychology
What does Developmental Psychology primarily study?
Studying physical, cognitive, and social changes in behavior with humans and animals
Which specialization in psychology focuses on studying hidden drives and conflicts related to motivation, creativity, and personality?
Biopsychology
What is the main area of interest for Educational and School Psychology?
Conducting research on teaching and learning
This quiz covers topics related to physiological processes shaping behavior, mental growth processes, decision-making, evolutionary behavior analysis, positive psychology, and areas of specialization in psychology. It also discusses how behaviors have evolved for survival and adaptation.
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