PSYCH 310 midterm 1 Exam questions and answers
PSYCH 310 midterm 1 Exam questions and answers What is the science of psychology? - The systematic observation and experimentation of mind and behavior. What are the five methods of acquiring knowledge? - Intuition, Authority, Rationalism, Empiricism, Scientific method. What is intuition in knowledge acquisition? - Using gut feelings, influenced by cognitive and motivational biases. What are the pros and cons of intuition? - Pros: Can lead to superior decisions. Cons: May be illogical and misunderstood. What is authority as a method of acquiring knowledge? - Information obtained from authority figures like parents or teachers. What are the pros and cons of authority? - Pros: Quick acquisition. Cons: May be biase
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