Psy120 Spring 2017 Purdue Chapter 2 question n answers graded A+

Psy120 Spring 2017 Purdue Chapter 2 1. What is the scientific method? (book/lecture) - correct answer Slide 4. A technique that generates empirical knowledge (knowledge derived from systematic observations of the world) OR Systematically seeking answers to testable questions about mind and behavior 2. Describe the 4 steps of the scientific method? (book/lecture) - correct answer Observe Detect regularities Generate a hypothesis Observe 3. Define theory and hypothesis (just lecture) - correct answer - Theories are integrated principles that explain and predict observed events. Composed of abstract ideas or concepts that are linked together in some logical way. - Hypotheses are specific testable predictions derived from theories • Allow theories to be tested Example in Slide 9 4. List the 3 potential goals of psychological research (observing behavior, predicting behavior, explaining behavior) (book/lecture) - correct answer - 5. Define/understand descriptive research and understand how it fulfills the goal of observing behavior (just book) - correct answer - Descriptive research Methods designed to observe and describe behavior. 6. Define/understand (just book) - correct answer - Reactivity When behavior changes as a result of the observation process.