Introduction to Psychology Flashcard

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Which of the following is a common research method used in psychology to gather data from a large number of people? Case Study, Survey, Naturalistic Observation, Experiment

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Survey

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Who is often referred to as the "father of psychology" and established the first psychology laboratory in 1879?

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Wilhelm Wundt

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What is the primary focus of psychology as a scientific discipline?

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The study of the mind and behavior

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Which research method involves an in-depth analysis of an individual or group?

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Case Study

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Which school of thought in psychology was founded by Sigmund Freud?

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Psychoanalysis

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What does the term "psychology" literally mean?

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Study of the mind

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Which research method involves observing subjects in their natural environment without interference?

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Naturalistic Observation

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Who is known for his work on classical conditioning with dogs?

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Ivan Pavlov

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Which of the following best describes the experimental method in psychology?

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It involves manipulating one variable to determine if changes in one variable cause changes in another variable.

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Which psychologist is associated with the hierarchy of needs?

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Abraham Maslow