PYC3701 ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2026
VERIFIED QUESTIONS ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Biological Approach. Answer: Focuses on genetics, brain structures,
neurotransmitters, and hormones in influencing behavior.
◉ Behavioral Approach. Answer: Study of observable behavior and
learning through rewards, punishments, and conditioning (e.g., Pavlov,
Skinner).
◉ Humanistic Approach. Answer: Emphasizes free will, personal
growth, and self-actualization (e.g., Maslow, Rogers).
◉ Psychodynamic Approach. Answer: Behavior driven by unconscious
desires, conflicts, and childhood experiences (e.g., Freud).
◉ Socio-Cultural Approach. Answer: Behavior shaped by social
interactions, cultural norms, and expectations.
◉ Psychology. Answer: The scientific study of behavior and mental
processes.
◉ Empirical Approach. Answer: Knowledge based on observation,
experimentation, and evidence rather than intuition or opinion.
,◉ Critical Thinking. Answer: Evaluating claims, identifying biases, and
assessing evidence before accepting conclusions.
◉ Scientific Attitude. Answer: A mindset combining curiosity,
skepticism, and humility to examine evidence and adjust beliefs.
◉ Cultural Norm. Answer: Shared rules or expectations guiding
behavior in a group.
◉ Individualistic. Answer: Personal goals prioritized (e.g., U.S., Western
countries).
◉ Collectivist. Answer: Group goals prioritized (e.g., Japan, China).
◉ Eugenics. Answer: Controversial idea that genetic traits determine
social value; historically misused.
◉ Hindsight Bias. Answer: "I knew it all along" effect after an event
occurs.
◉ Confirmation Bias. Answer: Favoring information that confirms
preexisting beliefs.
,◉ Overconfidence. Answer: Overestimating the accuracy of one's
judgments.
◉ Experimental Method. Answer: Manipulating variables to establish
cause-and-effect relationships.
◉ Correlational Study. Answer: Examines relationships between
variables; does not imply causation.
◉ Case Study. Answer: In-depth study of one individual or small group.
◉ Naturalistic Observation. Answer: Observing behavior in natural
settings without interference.
◉ Meta-Analysis. Answer: Statistical method combining results of
multiple studies.
◉ Theory. Answer: Framework for understanding phenomena.
◉ Hypothesis. Answer: Testable prediction derived from a theory.
◉ Falsifiable. Answer: Hypothesis must be capable of being proven
wrong.
, ◉ Random Sample. Answer: Every individual has equal chance of
selection.
◉ Convenience Sample. Answer: Easily accessible participants.
◉ Sampling Bias. Answer: Sample not representative of population.
◉ Generalizability. Answer: How well results apply to broader
population.
◉ Random Assignment. Answer: Randomly assigning participants to
control or experimental groups.
◉ Representative Sample. Answer: Accurately reflects population
characteristics.
◉ Control Group. Answer: Does not receive treatment.
◉ Experimental Group. Answer: Receives treatment.
◉ Placebo. Answer: Inactive substance
VERIFIED QUESTIONS ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Biological Approach. Answer: Focuses on genetics, brain structures,
neurotransmitters, and hormones in influencing behavior.
◉ Behavioral Approach. Answer: Study of observable behavior and
learning through rewards, punishments, and conditioning (e.g., Pavlov,
Skinner).
◉ Humanistic Approach. Answer: Emphasizes free will, personal
growth, and self-actualization (e.g., Maslow, Rogers).
◉ Psychodynamic Approach. Answer: Behavior driven by unconscious
desires, conflicts, and childhood experiences (e.g., Freud).
◉ Socio-Cultural Approach. Answer: Behavior shaped by social
interactions, cultural norms, and expectations.
◉ Psychology. Answer: The scientific study of behavior and mental
processes.
◉ Empirical Approach. Answer: Knowledge based on observation,
experimentation, and evidence rather than intuition or opinion.
,◉ Critical Thinking. Answer: Evaluating claims, identifying biases, and
assessing evidence before accepting conclusions.
◉ Scientific Attitude. Answer: A mindset combining curiosity,
skepticism, and humility to examine evidence and adjust beliefs.
◉ Cultural Norm. Answer: Shared rules or expectations guiding
behavior in a group.
◉ Individualistic. Answer: Personal goals prioritized (e.g., U.S., Western
countries).
◉ Collectivist. Answer: Group goals prioritized (e.g., Japan, China).
◉ Eugenics. Answer: Controversial idea that genetic traits determine
social value; historically misused.
◉ Hindsight Bias. Answer: "I knew it all along" effect after an event
occurs.
◉ Confirmation Bias. Answer: Favoring information that confirms
preexisting beliefs.
,◉ Overconfidence. Answer: Overestimating the accuracy of one's
judgments.
◉ Experimental Method. Answer: Manipulating variables to establish
cause-and-effect relationships.
◉ Correlational Study. Answer: Examines relationships between
variables; does not imply causation.
◉ Case Study. Answer: In-depth study of one individual or small group.
◉ Naturalistic Observation. Answer: Observing behavior in natural
settings without interference.
◉ Meta-Analysis. Answer: Statistical method combining results of
multiple studies.
◉ Theory. Answer: Framework for understanding phenomena.
◉ Hypothesis. Answer: Testable prediction derived from a theory.
◉ Falsifiable. Answer: Hypothesis must be capable of being proven
wrong.
, ◉ Random Sample. Answer: Every individual has equal chance of
selection.
◉ Convenience Sample. Answer: Easily accessible participants.
◉ Sampling Bias. Answer: Sample not representative of population.
◉ Generalizability. Answer: How well results apply to broader
population.
◉ Random Assignment. Answer: Randomly assigning participants to
control or experimental groups.
◉ Representative Sample. Answer: Accurately reflects population
characteristics.
◉ Control Group. Answer: Does not receive treatment.
◉ Experimental Group. Answer: Receives treatment.
◉ Placebo. Answer: Inactive substance
