General Psychology (SSY 101: LAGCC) Chapter 1
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1. Why do psycholo- The scientific method consist of the orderly, systematic procedures
researchers
gist use the scien- follow as they identify a research problem, design a study to
investigate the prob-
tific method? lem, collect and analyze data, draw conclusions, and communicate their
findings. Psychologists use it because it is the most objective method
known for obtaining dependable knowledge.
2. What are the The four goal of psychology are to describe, explain, predict, and
goals of influence be- havior and mental processes. The purpose of basic
psychol- ogy? research is to see knowledge and to expand general scientific
understanding. Applied research explores the application of
psychological principles to practical problems.
3. What did the
early Wundt launched the study of psychology as a formal academic
psycholo- gist discipline. One of his students, Titchener, founded the school of
contribute to thoughts called structuralism.
the field?
Functionalism was the first American school of psychology and
broadened the scope of the field to include examination of behavior as
well as conscious mental processes.
Early female and minority psychologist had to overcome significant
educational and professional barriers to work in the field. Still, many of
these individuals made noteworthly contributions. Today, minority
group representation is growing, and more women than men obtain
4. What are the
degrees in psychology.
ma- jor schools
of thought in Behaviorist emphasize the environment as the key determinant of
psy- chology? behavior. Psychoanalytic theorist claim that an individual's thoughts,
feelings, and behavior are determine primarily by the unconscious- the
part of the mind that one cannot see and control.
Humanistic theorists focus on the uniqueness of human beings and
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, General Psychology (SSY 101: LAGCC) Chapter 1
Summary correctly answered to pass
their capacity for choice,
personal growth, and
psychological health.
Cognitive focuses on the
mental processes such as
memory, problem solving,
reasoning, decision making,
language, perception and
other forms.
Evolutionary focuses on
how humans behaviors
necessary for survival have
adapt- ed in the course of
evolution. Biological look
for connections between
specific
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5
Summary correctly answered to pass
1. Why do psycholo- The scientific method consist of the orderly, systematic procedures
researchers
gist use the scien- follow as they identify a research problem, design a study to
investigate the prob-
tific method? lem, collect and analyze data, draw conclusions, and communicate their
findings. Psychologists use it because it is the most objective method
known for obtaining dependable knowledge.
2. What are the The four goal of psychology are to describe, explain, predict, and
goals of influence be- havior and mental processes. The purpose of basic
psychol- ogy? research is to see knowledge and to expand general scientific
understanding. Applied research explores the application of
psychological principles to practical problems.
3. What did the
early Wundt launched the study of psychology as a formal academic
psycholo- gist discipline. One of his students, Titchener, founded the school of
contribute to thoughts called structuralism.
the field?
Functionalism was the first American school of psychology and
broadened the scope of the field to include examination of behavior as
well as conscious mental processes.
Early female and minority psychologist had to overcome significant
educational and professional barriers to work in the field. Still, many of
these individuals made noteworthly contributions. Today, minority
group representation is growing, and more women than men obtain
4. What are the
degrees in psychology.
ma- jor schools
of thought in Behaviorist emphasize the environment as the key determinant of
psy- chology? behavior. Psychoanalytic theorist claim that an individual's thoughts,
feelings, and behavior are determine primarily by the unconscious- the
part of the mind that one cannot see and control.
Humanistic theorists focus on the uniqueness of human beings and
1/
5
, General Psychology (SSY 101: LAGCC) Chapter 1
Summary correctly answered to pass
their capacity for choice,
personal growth, and
psychological health.
Cognitive focuses on the
mental processes such as
memory, problem solving,
reasoning, decision making,
language, perception and
other forms.
Evolutionary focuses on
how humans behaviors
necessary for survival have
adapt- ed in the course of
evolution. Biological look
for connections between
specific
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5
