WGU PSYCH D094 OBJ EXAMINATION
REVIEW SHEET CONTAINING PROCTORED
QUESTION SET ALREADY GRADED PASSED
◉ Basic research. Answer: research that answers fundamental
questions about behavior.
◉ Applied research. Answer: research that investigates issues that
have implications for everyday life and provides solutions to everyday
problems.
◉ Basic research. Answer: Expands knowledge on an area of research
interest but does not seek to promote change in behavior or mental
state.
◉ Empirical Research. Answer: Collects and analyzes data on areas
of research interest using scientific measures to gain knowledge for
knowledge's sake or to promote changes in behavior or mental states.
◉ Applied Research. Answer: Applies research findings towards well-
being, e.g. change in behavior or mental state.
◉ Mentalism. Answer: type of performing art in which the performer
appears to read the mind of another. Such powers may seem to be the
, result of psychic or paranormal practices, but in reality is the result of
a combination of suggestion, misdirection, and psychology.
◉ Hypnosis. Answer: a therapeutic technique employed by some
clinicians to facilitate increased suggestibility and dissociated
experiences.
◉ Consciousness. Answer: our subjective awareness of ourselves and
our environment.
◉ dualism. Answer: the mind (or soul) and the body are separate
entities
◉ monism. Answer: consciousness and the mind are biologically
based and exist within the brain
◉ cognitive neuroscience. Answer: looks to correlate brain activity to
behavior through the use of functional brain imaging
◉ negative emotional reactions. Answer: occur when we are not
living up to our anticipated goals or expectations or when we believe
that other people perceive us negatively
◉ maladaptive behaviors. Answer: use of alcohol or other
psychoactive drugs, to escape from consciousness
REVIEW SHEET CONTAINING PROCTORED
QUESTION SET ALREADY GRADED PASSED
◉ Basic research. Answer: research that answers fundamental
questions about behavior.
◉ Applied research. Answer: research that investigates issues that
have implications for everyday life and provides solutions to everyday
problems.
◉ Basic research. Answer: Expands knowledge on an area of research
interest but does not seek to promote change in behavior or mental
state.
◉ Empirical Research. Answer: Collects and analyzes data on areas
of research interest using scientific measures to gain knowledge for
knowledge's sake or to promote changes in behavior or mental states.
◉ Applied Research. Answer: Applies research findings towards well-
being, e.g. change in behavior or mental state.
◉ Mentalism. Answer: type of performing art in which the performer
appears to read the mind of another. Such powers may seem to be the
, result of psychic or paranormal practices, but in reality is the result of
a combination of suggestion, misdirection, and psychology.
◉ Hypnosis. Answer: a therapeutic technique employed by some
clinicians to facilitate increased suggestibility and dissociated
experiences.
◉ Consciousness. Answer: our subjective awareness of ourselves and
our environment.
◉ dualism. Answer: the mind (or soul) and the body are separate
entities
◉ monism. Answer: consciousness and the mind are biologically
based and exist within the brain
◉ cognitive neuroscience. Answer: looks to correlate brain activity to
behavior through the use of functional brain imaging
◉ negative emotional reactions. Answer: occur when we are not
living up to our anticipated goals or expectations or when we believe
that other people perceive us negatively
◉ maladaptive behaviors. Answer: use of alcohol or other
psychoactive drugs, to escape from consciousness
