What is the main reason psychologists are skeptical about claims and arguments?
Psychology- Chapter 1 Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They rely on persuasive arguments.
They trust authority figures.
They insist on seeing evidence.
They believe in cosmic rays.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes called?
Astrology
Psychology
Sociology
Anthropology
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea of psychology as a science?
To entertain people with interesting stories
To explain and control behavior and mental processes
To create new psychological disorders
To promote self-help books
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are cognitive activities?
Physical actions
Mental processes
Chemical reactions
Biological functions
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of a psychological construct?
Heart rate
Blood pressure
Anxiety
Digestion
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason to study psychology according to the text?
To better understand why others act as they do.
To better understand why you act as you do.
To learn how to diagnose mental illnesses.
To memorize psychological theories.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key difference between behavior and cognitive activities?
Behavior is observable, cognitive activities are not
Cognitive activities are physical, behavior is mental
Behavior is always voluntary, cognitive activities are not
Cognitive activities are always emotional, behavior is not
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