10 Questions
Which of the following is a phenomenon that illustrates the need for psychological science?
Hindsight bias
What is another term for hindsight bias?
I-knew-it-all-along phenomenon
Which of the following is NOT a phenomenon that illustrates the need for psychological science?
Confirmation bias
What is the tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that we could have predicted it called?
Hindsight bias
During the drilling of the Deepwater Horizon oil well, what phenomenon was at play when oil industry employees took shortcuts and ignored warning signs without intending harm?
Hindsight bias
Who defined psychology as the 'science of mental life' and added carefully measured observations and experiments to enhance its scientific nature?
Wilhelm Wundt
Who authored the book 'Principles of Psychology' and studied human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors?
William James
Which psychological approach focused on the study of observable behavior and rejected the study of mental processes?
Behaviorism
What did William James ask about human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in his study of functionalism?
What function might they serve?
Who is considered the founder of psychology as a scientific discipline?
Wilhelm Wundt
Test your knowledge on the need for psychological science and research strategies with this quiz. Explore why intuition and common sense may not be reliable and learn about the importance of asking and answering questions in psychology.
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