Gen Psych 101: Exam 1

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What is a primary advantage of experimental research?

  • It identifies cause and effect. (correct)
  • It avoids researcher bias.
  • It is the quickest research method.
  • It requires no data collection.

What subfield of psychology focuses on the psychological and physical factors of health?

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Health Psychology (correct)
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Personality Psychology

Descriptive research excels in establishing cause and effect relationships.

False (B)

Structuralism was founded by William James.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of survey research?

<p>Potential for participants to lie</p> Signup and view all the answers

In experimental research, the variable that is manipulated is called the ______.

<p>independent variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

What psychological perspective emphasizes that individuals control their own behavior?

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

Match the following research methods with their characteristics:

<p>Experimental Research = Manipulates independent variable to determine cause and effect Surveys = Collects data through self-report measures Correlational Research = Examines relationships between variables Case Study = In-depth investigation of a single case</p> Signup and view all the answers

The study of how our genetic inheritance and environmental factors influence behavior is known as ________.

<p>Behavioral Genetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following psychological perspectives with their characteristics:

<p>Cognitive = Explores how people think and understand the world Behavioral = Focuses on observable behaviors Psychodynamic = Behavior motivated by unconscious forces Gestalt = Studies perception and experience as a whole</p> Signup and view all the answers

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