Scientific Psychology: Why Learn and Understand
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What is one of the reasons to learn about scientific psychology according to the text?

  • To become a famous psychologist
  • To become a professional chef
  • To learn about movies
  • To understand ourselves and other people (correct)

    • Why do people want to learn about psychology?

  • To avoid understanding others
  • Because it is boring and uninteresting
  • Because it is interesting, challenging, and fun (correct)
  • To become a movie critic

    • What is one of the skills that learning psychology can lead to, as mentioned in the text?

  • Becoming a professional athlete
  • Becoming a professional musician
  • Being a social worker or a professor (correct)
  • Becoming a professional chef

    • What is one good reason to study psychology?

    <p>It can be rewarding in itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mentioned in the text as a reason to learn about scientific psychology?

    <p>To be better able to influence others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do we see movies?

    <p>Because they are fun and exciting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary driver of progress in human history, according to the text?

    <p>Scientific research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do ancient people differ from scientifically minded people in explaining natural phenomena?

    <p>Ancient people rely on magical and supernatural explanations, while scientifically minded people use systematic observation and testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core of science, according to the text?

    <p>Systematic observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are many people skeptical about psychology being a science?

    <p>Because psychological phenomena are not directly observable like changes in ocean tides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do early psychologists draw inferences about various types of personality?

    <p>By focusing on behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the use of systematic observation in psychology?

    <p>It is a wonderful way to learn about the physical and biological world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of therapy has shown to be effective in treating conditions like depression, according to the text?

    <p>Cognitive Behavioral Therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In organizational psychology, what have researchers found to produce greater productivity and satisfaction in the workplace?

    <p>Psychological interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has forensic sciences done to make courtroom decisions more valid, according to the text?

    <p>Used psychological findings such as DNA evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has experienced enough success to demonstrate that it works?

    <p>Psychological findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of methods are wonderful ways to learn about the physical and biological world, according to the text?

    <p>Empirical methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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