Psychology chapter pt 1 Quiz

What is psychology defined as in the provided material?

• The philosophical study of the human mind

• The scientific study of behavior and mental processes

• The artistic interpretation of human emotions

• The mathematical analysis of human interactions

According to the material, what are the goals of psychology?

• Describe, predict, explain, control, change, or influence behavior and mental processes

• Describe, predict, and analyze human anatomy and physiology

• Control, manage, and improve physical health and wellbeing

• Predict, analyze, and influence the weather and natural phenomena

What does psychology employ to ensure a scientific approach?

• Hypothesis-based guessing strategies

• Science-based critical thinking strategies

• Abstract philosophical reasoning

• Non-empirical analysis techniques

Which of the following is NOT a component of the scientific attitude required in psychology?

• Curiosity

• Skepticism

• Humility

• Indifference

Psychology uses an evidence-based method that includes observation and what type of experimental approach?

• Theoretical

• Empirical

• Speculative

• Philosophical

What is essential for scientific inquiry according to the image?

• Memorization of facts

• Critical thinking

• Quick decision-making

• Following instructions

According to the image, critical thinking involves which of the following?

• Accepting all information as it is

• Searching for hidden assumptions and deciding if you agree

• Ignoring alternative explanations

• Maintaining personal biases

What does the image suggest should be discarded in order to view the evidence properly?

• Scientific methods

• Personal assumptions and biases

• Alternative explanations

• Flaws in information collection

What does the image imply is a part of critical thinking when it comes to facts or results?

• Rejecting all alternative explanations

• Considering alternative explanations

• Focusing on a single hypothesis

• Collecting information without analysis

What aspect of critical thinking is highlighted in the image as it relates to information collection?

• Accepting all collected information

• Determining if there is a flaw in information collection

• Avoiding the collection of too much information

• Collecting information without questioning