WGU C180 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY
EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS.
Empirical study - ANS Results of verifiable evidence from a systematic collection and analysis
of data that has been objectively observed, measured, and undergone experimentation.
Basic research - ANS research that answers fundamental questions about behavior.
Applied research - ANS research that investigates issues that have implications for everyday
life and provides solutions to everyday problems.
Basic research - ANS Expands knowledge on an area of research interest but does not seek to
promote change in behavior or mental state.
Empirical Research - ANS 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 - ANS Applies research findings towards well-being, e.g. change in behavior
or mental state.
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, Mentalism - ANS 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 - ANS a therapeutic technique employed by some clinicians to facilitate increased
suggestibility and dissociated experiences.
Consciousness - ANS our subjective awareness of ourselves and our environment.
dualism - ANS the mind (or soul) and the body are separate entities
monism - ANS consciousness and the mind are biologically based and exist within the brain
cognitive neuroscience - ANS looks to correlate brain activity to behavior through the use of
functional brain imaging
negative emotional reactions - ANS 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 - ANS use of alcohol or other psychoactive drugs, to escape from
consciousness
Developmental psychology - ANS the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, and social changes
that occur throughout human life, which are guided by both genetic predispositions (nature)
and environmental influences (nurture).
Birth to 18 months - ANS Trust versus mistrust. The child develops a feeling of trust in his or
her caregivers.
18 months to 3 years - ANS Autonomy versus shame/doubt. The child learns what he or she
can and cannot control and develops a sense of free will.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS.
Empirical study - ANS Results of verifiable evidence from a systematic collection and analysis
of data that has been objectively observed, measured, and undergone experimentation.
Basic research - ANS research that answers fundamental questions about behavior.
Applied research - ANS research that investigates issues that have implications for everyday
life and provides solutions to everyday problems.
Basic research - ANS Expands knowledge on an area of research interest but does not seek to
promote change in behavior or mental state.
Empirical Research - ANS 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 - ANS Applies research findings towards well-being, e.g. change in behavior
or mental state.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Mentalism - ANS 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 - ANS a therapeutic technique employed by some clinicians to facilitate increased
suggestibility and dissociated experiences.
Consciousness - ANS our subjective awareness of ourselves and our environment.
dualism - ANS the mind (or soul) and the body are separate entities
monism - ANS consciousness and the mind are biologically based and exist within the brain
cognitive neuroscience - ANS looks to correlate brain activity to behavior through the use of
functional brain imaging
negative emotional reactions - ANS 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 - ANS use of alcohol or other psychoactive drugs, to escape from
consciousness
Developmental psychology - ANS the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, and social changes
that occur throughout human life, which are guided by both genetic predispositions (nature)
and environmental influences (nurture).
Birth to 18 months - ANS Trust versus mistrust. The child develops a feeling of trust in his or
her caregivers.
18 months to 3 years - ANS Autonomy versus shame/doubt. The child learns what he or she
can and cannot control and develops a sense of free will.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
