WGU - Psychology C180
What is the function of the frontal lobe? - CORRECT ANSWER-(behind the forehead),
which is responsible primarily for thinking, planning, memory, and judgment.
What is the function of the parietal lobe? - CORRECT ANSWER-parietal lobe, which
extends from the middle to the back of the skull and is responsible primarily for
processing information about touch.
What is the function of the temporal lobe? - CORRECT ANSWER-(pretty much between
the ears) is the temporal lobe, responsible primarily for hearing and language.
What is the function of the occpitalobe? - CORRECT ANSWER-at the very back of the
skull, which processes visual information.
What is the endocrine system? - CORRECT ANSWER-secretes chemical messengers
called hormones that influence our emotions and behaviors.
What is the function of the pancreas? - CORRECT ANSWER-Regulates the level of
blood sugar in the blood
What is the function of the testes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Secreates male sex
hormones
What is the scientific method and how is it applied to psychological research? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The scientific method is the set of assumptions, rules, and
procedures scientists use to conduct research. In addition to requiring that science is
verifiable, the scientific method demands that procedures are free of personal bias.
What is the definition of a hypothesis? - CORRECT ANSWER-A specific and falsifiable
prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.
What is the definition of a theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-is based on principles that are
general and can be applied to many situations.
What is the relationship of a hypothesis and theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-A research
questions must be stated in a research hypothesis which is a precise statement of the
presumed relationship among specific parts of a theory.
What is an operational definition? Provide an example. - CORRECT ANSWER-An
operational definition refers to a precise statement of how a conceptual variable (
abstract idea that form the basis of research hypotheses ) which is turned into a
, measured variable ( varialbes consisting of numbers that represent the conceptual
variables )
(Conceptual Variable) Depression - (operational definition) Number of negative words
used in a creative story; number of appointments made with a psychotherapist
Why are ethical guidelines needed within psychological research? - CORRECT
ANSWER-These are needed with psychological research is the prevent physical and/or
emotional harm to the participants.
What are some requirements of ethical research? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. before the
research begins the participant is given all information relevant to his or her decision to
participate
2. the participant is given a chance to have questions about the procedure answered
thus giving free choice in participating.
What are the various research methods in the field of psychology? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Descriptive Research
Correlational Research
Experimental Research
What is Descriptive Research - CORRECT ANSWER-research designed to provide a
snapshot of the current state of affairs.
What is Correlational Research - CORRECT ANSWER-research designed to discover
relationships among variables and to allow the prediction of future events from present
knowledge.
What is Experimental Research - CORRECT ANSWER-research in which there is a
random assignment of research participants into two groups. This is followed by a
manipulation of a given experience for one group while the other is not manipulated.
One group is the experimental group that receives the manipulation. The other group is
the control group that does not. The two groups are then compared to determine the
influence of the manipulation.
What do psychologists study? - CORRECT ANSWER-• Biological Foundations
• Mental Life
• Change
• Self and Others
• Potential and Dysfuction
Psychologists Study Biological Foundations: What does that mean? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Psychologists study biological processes, in the brain, hormones, and DNA,
that influence thoughts and behaviors.
What is the function of the frontal lobe? - CORRECT ANSWER-(behind the forehead),
which is responsible primarily for thinking, planning, memory, and judgment.
What is the function of the parietal lobe? - CORRECT ANSWER-parietal lobe, which
extends from the middle to the back of the skull and is responsible primarily for
processing information about touch.
What is the function of the temporal lobe? - CORRECT ANSWER-(pretty much between
the ears) is the temporal lobe, responsible primarily for hearing and language.
What is the function of the occpitalobe? - CORRECT ANSWER-at the very back of the
skull, which processes visual information.
What is the endocrine system? - CORRECT ANSWER-secretes chemical messengers
called hormones that influence our emotions and behaviors.
What is the function of the pancreas? - CORRECT ANSWER-Regulates the level of
blood sugar in the blood
What is the function of the testes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Secreates male sex
hormones
What is the scientific method and how is it applied to psychological research? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The scientific method is the set of assumptions, rules, and
procedures scientists use to conduct research. In addition to requiring that science is
verifiable, the scientific method demands that procedures are free of personal bias.
What is the definition of a hypothesis? - CORRECT ANSWER-A specific and falsifiable
prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.
What is the definition of a theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-is based on principles that are
general and can be applied to many situations.
What is the relationship of a hypothesis and theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-A research
questions must be stated in a research hypothesis which is a precise statement of the
presumed relationship among specific parts of a theory.
What is an operational definition? Provide an example. - CORRECT ANSWER-An
operational definition refers to a precise statement of how a conceptual variable (
abstract idea that form the basis of research hypotheses ) which is turned into a
, measured variable ( varialbes consisting of numbers that represent the conceptual
variables )
(Conceptual Variable) Depression - (operational definition) Number of negative words
used in a creative story; number of appointments made with a psychotherapist
Why are ethical guidelines needed within psychological research? - CORRECT
ANSWER-These are needed with psychological research is the prevent physical and/or
emotional harm to the participants.
What are some requirements of ethical research? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. before the
research begins the participant is given all information relevant to his or her decision to
participate
2. the participant is given a chance to have questions about the procedure answered
thus giving free choice in participating.
What are the various research methods in the field of psychology? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Descriptive Research
Correlational Research
Experimental Research
What is Descriptive Research - CORRECT ANSWER-research designed to provide a
snapshot of the current state of affairs.
What is Correlational Research - CORRECT ANSWER-research designed to discover
relationships among variables and to allow the prediction of future events from present
knowledge.
What is Experimental Research - CORRECT ANSWER-research in which there is a
random assignment of research participants into two groups. This is followed by a
manipulation of a given experience for one group while the other is not manipulated.
One group is the experimental group that receives the manipulation. The other group is
the control group that does not. The two groups are then compared to determine the
influence of the manipulation.
What do psychologists study? - CORRECT ANSWER-• Biological Foundations
• Mental Life
• Change
• Self and Others
• Potential and Dysfuction
Psychologists Study Biological Foundations: What does that mean? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Psychologists study biological processes, in the brain, hormones, and DNA,
that influence thoughts and behaviors.
