TMA05 D120 ENCOUNTERING
PSYCHOLOGY - OPEN UNIVERSITY
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ operational definition.
Answer: a statement of the procedures (operations) used to define research
variables. For example, human intelligence may be operationally defined as
what an intelligence test measures.
◍ experimenter bias.
Answer: the influence of the experimenter's expectations on the outcome of
research
◍ B.F. Skinner.
Answer: Behavioral Psychologist who introduces the concept that behavior
can be modified through a combination of reinforcement and/or
punishments.
◍ Psychoanalysis.
Answer: Study of psychology which focuses on how unconscious motives
and conflicts influence human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
◍ Applied Science.
Answer: Discovering ways to use scientific finding to accomplish practical
goals
◍ hypothesis.
Answer: A testable prediction, often implied by a theory
◍ Scientific Method.
Answer: A systematic approach to gathering information and answering
, questions so that errors and biases are minimized
◍ Abraham Maslow & Carl Rogers.
Answer: Pioneered the Humanist Approach to Psychological study. Argue
that in order for psychological growth to be met, certain physiological and
psychological needs must be met.
◍ Wihelm Wundt.
Answer: Known as the "Father of Psychology," he established first
psychological laboratory in Leipzig, Germany.
◍ PhD.
Answer: Doctor of Philosophy
◍ Scientific Method.
Answer: A systematic approach to gathering information and answering
questions so that errors and biases are minimized
◍ American Psychological Association.
Answer: The scientific and professional organization who work to advance
the science and profession of psychology to promote human well-being.
Establishes safe standards for psychological research and experimentation.
◍ archival research.
Answer: method of research using past records or data sets to answer
various research questions, or to search for interesting patterns or
relationships
◍ John Watson.
Answer: Behavioral Psychologist who argued that a person can be
conditioned to respond to a specific stimuli. Leading psychologist on the
"Little Albert" experiment.
◍ longitudinal research.
Answer: A research design in which the same individuals are followed over
time and their development is repeatedly assessed.
◍ experimental group.
PSYCHOLOGY - OPEN UNIVERSITY
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ operational definition.
Answer: a statement of the procedures (operations) used to define research
variables. For example, human intelligence may be operationally defined as
what an intelligence test measures.
◍ experimenter bias.
Answer: the influence of the experimenter's expectations on the outcome of
research
◍ B.F. Skinner.
Answer: Behavioral Psychologist who introduces the concept that behavior
can be modified through a combination of reinforcement and/or
punishments.
◍ Psychoanalysis.
Answer: Study of psychology which focuses on how unconscious motives
and conflicts influence human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
◍ Applied Science.
Answer: Discovering ways to use scientific finding to accomplish practical
goals
◍ hypothesis.
Answer: A testable prediction, often implied by a theory
◍ Scientific Method.
Answer: A systematic approach to gathering information and answering
, questions so that errors and biases are minimized
◍ Abraham Maslow & Carl Rogers.
Answer: Pioneered the Humanist Approach to Psychological study. Argue
that in order for psychological growth to be met, certain physiological and
psychological needs must be met.
◍ Wihelm Wundt.
Answer: Known as the "Father of Psychology," he established first
psychological laboratory in Leipzig, Germany.
◍ PhD.
Answer: Doctor of Philosophy
◍ Scientific Method.
Answer: A systematic approach to gathering information and answering
questions so that errors and biases are minimized
◍ American Psychological Association.
Answer: The scientific and professional organization who work to advance
the science and profession of psychology to promote human well-being.
Establishes safe standards for psychological research and experimentation.
◍ archival research.
Answer: method of research using past records or data sets to answer
various research questions, or to search for interesting patterns or
relationships
◍ John Watson.
Answer: Behavioral Psychologist who argued that a person can be
conditioned to respond to a specific stimuli. Leading psychologist on the
"Little Albert" experiment.
◍ longitudinal research.
Answer: A research design in which the same individuals are followed over
time and their development is repeatedly assessed.
◍ experimental group.
