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According to the text, which approach does psychology today take in explaining how we construct the world in our heads?

  • Option 4: Abstract models and simulations
  • Option 2: Forces in the Environment Shape Us
  • Option 1: Psycho-physical parallelism (correct)
  • Option 3: Neurophysiological Explanation
  • According to the text, what is the purpose of saying 'I see a triangle' when responding to another human being?

  • To challenge the assumption of seeing a triangle
  • To demonstrate our knowledge of technical drawing
  • To accurately describe what we see with our eyes
  • To quickly respond to another human being (correct)
  • Which of the following is a key characteristic of community psychology?

  • Ignores social factors
  • Conducts non-experimental research (correct)
  • Primarily uses controlled environments
  • Focuses on individual analysis
  • What is the unit of analysis in community psychology?

    <p>The community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some differences between experimental social psychology and critical community psychology?

    <p>Experimental social psychology focuses on individual analysis, while critical community psychology focuses on the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to understand the separation between experimental social psychology and critical community psychology?

    <p>To understand the different units of analysis in psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: According to the text, Gestalt psychology argues that we see black lines on a white background.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: According to the text, option 2 suggests that the environment shapes our perception.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: According to the text, J.J. Gibson and B.F. Skinner both supported the idea that our perception is influenced by our environment.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Social psychology is replicable according to the Reproducibility Project: Psychology?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Milgram Obedience Experiment ignored other social factors according to Gibson (2019)?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Community psychology focuses on researching with the community rather than on it?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Community psychology applies its research findings and methods to social issues such as poverty, substance abuse, and violence?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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