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?

It can be rewarding in itself (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To be better able to influence others (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why do we see movies?

Because they are fun and exciting (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Scientific research (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Ancient people rely on magical and supernatural explanations, while scientifically minded people use systematic observation and testing (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Systematic observation (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are many people skeptical about psychology being a science?

Because psychological phenomena are not directly observable like changes in ocean tides (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

By focusing on behavior (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

It is a wonderful way to learn about the physical and biological world (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Psychological interventions (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Used psychological findings such as DNA evidence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What has experienced enough success to demonstrate that it works?

Psychological findings (B) 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?

Empirical methods (C) Signup and view all the answers