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

What does Evolutionary Behavior Analysis emphasize?

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

Which psychological field focuses on observable/overt behavior?

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

What does Social Psychology primarily focus on?

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

What does Clinical Psychology primarily deal with?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the focus of Counseling Psychology?

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

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

<p>Humanism in Psychology (A)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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