The Scientific Approach in Psychology

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What is the purpose of theories in psychology?

To manipulate behavior

To describe behavior

To predict behavior

To understand behavior (correct)

What is the foundation of science?

Theoretical speculation

Logical reasoning

Observational analysis

Empirical testing (correct)

What is the process of theory construction?

A linear and straightforward process

A sudden realization

A process that involves intuition and guesswork

An iterative and gradual process (correct)

What is the purpose of conducting research in psychology?

To generate new predictions Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative research approaches?

Quantitative research involves numerical data while qualitative research involves non-numerical data Signup and view all the answers

What is the first goal of psychology according to the scientific approach?

To measure and describe behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is required before investigating whether men are more or less sociable than women?

Developing a means of measuring sociability Signup and view all the answers

What is the higher-level goal of science according to the text?

Understanding and prediction Signup and view all the answers

What is the psychologist trying to understand through exploring people's experiences, perceptions, thoughts, and opinions?

The meaning of sociability to men and women Signup and view all the answers

What does science's commitment to observation require?

Developing a means of measuring behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is a hypothesis in scientific research?

A tentative statement about the relationship between two or more variables Signup and view all the answers

What are variables in scientific research?

Any measurable conditions, events, characteristics or behaviours that are controlled or observed in a study Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of constructing theories in scientific research?

To explain a set of observations Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of many scientists in conducting research?

To apply research findings to practical problems Signup and view all the answers

What is a school psychologist's role in applying research findings to practical problems?

To use findings about the causes of maths anxiety to devise a programme to help students control their maths phobias Signup and view all the answers

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