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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

Structuralism was founded by William James.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of survey research?

Potential for participants to lie Signup and view all the answers

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

independent variable Signup and view all the answers

What psychological perspective emphasizes that individuals control their own behavior?

Humanistic Signup and view all the answers

Match the following research methods with their characteristics:

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Behavioral Genetics Signup and view all the answers

Match the following psychological perspectives with their characteristics:

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 Signup and view all the answers