Scientific Advances and World Progress Quiz

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What is the 'Green Revolution' created by Fritz Haber and Norman Borlaug?

A social movement for global equality

A political movement for environmental conservation

A scientific breakthrough in renewable energy

A hybrid agricultural crop and synthetic fertilizer production (correct)

Who is considered the 'father of immunology' and what was his contribution to science?

Norman Borlaug, he created synthetic fertilizer and hybrid agricultural crops

Albert Schweitzer, he opened a famous hospital in Africa and won the Nobel Peace Prize

Edward Jenner, he tested vaccinations and led directly to the eradication of smallpox (correct)

Fritz Haber, he discovered new ways to synthesize ammonia

What is the usual response to the question of which individual has helped humanity the most from the list provided in the text?

None of the above

Edward Jenner

Mother Teresa (correct)

Albert Schweitzer

What percentage of households have access to a television according to the text?

80% Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated percentage of the world's population with access to a mobile phone according to the text?

75% Signup and view all the answers

What was life expectancy in 1900 and 2010 according to the text?

47 years in 1900 and 79 years in 2010 Signup and view all the answers

What is the legacy of Edward Jenner's work in vaccinations according to the text?

Many diseases have been greatly reduced because of vaccines discovered using science Signup and view all the answers

What is science?

A systematic approach to observing and acquiring knowledge about the natural world Signup and view all the answers

What is the core of science?

Systematic observation Signup and view all the answers

What leads to hypotheses that can be tested?

Observation Signup and view all the answers

What is the democratic aspect of science?

Being skeptical and having open discussions about observations and theories Signup and view all the answers

What is cumulative about scientific progress?

We can build upon earlier discoveries and move farther along the path of knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of psychology?

Understanding and improving behavior Signup and view all the answers

Who were scientists that saved millions of lives with their research discoveries?

Edward Jenner, Fritz Haber, and Norman Borlaug Signup and view all the answers

What is science?

The use of systematic observation to acquire knowledge and understand natural phenomena Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of human factor engineers?

To increase the safety and utility of products we use Signup and view all the answers

What is the code of ethics that scientific psychologists follow?

A specific set of guidelines for research Signup and view all the answers

What is the practical importance of psychological findings?

In forensic sciences and courtroom decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of peer report measures in assessing human emotions?

To measure emotions based on other people's observations Signup and view all the answers

What is the usefulness of psychological science?

Creating interventions that help people live better lives Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Scientific Psychology: Understanding Behavior and Improving the World

Scientific research has driven progress in human history, particularly in modern medicine, electronics, automobiles, birth control, and other inventions.
Psychology believes that scientific methods can be used to understand and improve behavior, although it trails behind biological and physical sciences in progress.
Edward Jenner, Fritz Haber, and Norman Borlaug were scientists whose research discoveries saved millions, and even billions, of lives.
Science is the use of systematic observation to acquire knowledge and understand natural phenomena.
Psychology is a science that focuses on behavior, using measures and rating scales to measure thoughts and feelings.
Francis Galton was an important pioneering researcher who used self-reports to examine the nature-nurture question.
Modern psychologists use a wide range of methods to assess human emotions, such as peer report measures, memory measures, and biological measures.
Psychological science is useful for creating interventions that help people live better lives, particularly in treating psychological disorders and increasing productivity in the workplace.
Human factor engineers have increased the safety and utility of products we use, such as aircraft cockpit controls.
Psychological findings have practical importance in the world outside the laboratory, such as in forensic sciences and courtroom decisions.
Scientific psychologists follow a specific set of guidelines for research known as a code of ethics, which includes extensive guidelines for how human participants should be treated.
Learning about scientific psychology can provide fun, rewards, and understanding, whether you become a scientific psychologist, an applied psychologist, or an educated person who knows about psychological research.

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Test your knowledge on the impact of scientific research on the world and the key characteristics of the scientific approach. Explore the benefits and problems created by science, and learn about the ways psychological science has improved the world. Get familiar with the ethical guidelines that psychologists follow to ensure the responsible use of their research findings. Take this quiz on Scientific Advances and World Progress to expand your understanding of the crucial role of science in shaping our world.