Psychology ch. 1 (pgs. 6-12)

What does the Greek word 'logos' mean?

• Mind

• Life

• Explanation

• Behavior

Which of the following is a method used by psychologists to gather data?

• Surgery

• Observation

• Cooking

• Painting

What is used to solve problems in the practice of psychology?

• Existing research

• Speculation

• Intuition

• Casual observation

What allows psychologists to create new knowledge about behavior?

• The use of the scientific method

• Casual observation

• Intuition

• Speculation

What is intuition more likely to be compared to scientific reasoning?

• Structured and methodical

• Empirical and data-driven

• Experiential and emotional

• Analytical and logical

What is an example of intuitive errors mentioned in the text?

• Scientific experiments

• Eyewitness identifications of criminals

• Data analysis

• Logical reasoning

What does research show about eyewitness confidence?

• They are always accurate

• They are never confident

• They are just as confident when wrong

• They rely on empirical data

What does intuition often lead to?

• Scientific conclusions

• Personal experiences

• Empirical data

• Thorough analysis

How do individual differences affect responses in various situations?

• They make predictions easier.

• They have no effect on predictions.

• They make predictions challenging.

• They simplify the analysis.

Which factors intertwine to influence behavior?

• Only genetics.

• Only personal circumstances.

• Only cultural influences.

• Genetics, personal circumstances, and cultural influences.