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WGU C180 Intro to Psychology Exam (74 questions) with precise detailed answers

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WGU C180 Intro to Psychology |! |! |! |! |!




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answers

empirical study - Correct answer ✔Results of verifiable evidence from a
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systematic collection and analysis of data that has been objectively observed,
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measured, and undergone experimentation. |! |! |!




Basic research - Correct answer ✔research that answers fundamental
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questions about behavior. |! |!




Applied research - Correct answer ✔research that investigates issues that
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have implications for everyday life and provides solutions to everyday
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problems.



Basic research - Correct answer ✔Expands knowledge on an area of research
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interest but does not seek to promote change in behavior or mental state.
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Empirical Research - Correct answer ✔Collects and analyzes data on areas of
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research interest using scientific measures to gain knowledge for knowledge's
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sake or to promote changes in behavior or mental states.
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Applied Research - Correct answer ✔Applies research findings towards well-
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being, e.g. change in behavior or mental state.
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, Mentalism - Correct answer ✔type of performing art in which the performer
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appears to read the mind of another. Such powers may seem to be the result
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of psychic or paranormal practices, but in reality is the result of a
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combination of suggestion, misdirection, and psychology. |! |! |! |! |!




Hypnosis - Correct answer ✔a therapeutic technique employed by some
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clinicians to facilitate increased suggestibility and dissociated experiences.
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Consciousness - Correct answer ✔our subjective awareness of ourselves and |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!




our environment.
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dualism - Correct answer ✔the mind (or soul) and the body are separate
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entities



monism - Correct answer ✔consciousness and the mind are biologically
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based and exist within the brain
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cognitive neuroscience - Correct answer ✔looks to correlate brain activity to
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behavior through the use of functional brain imaging
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negative emotional reactions - Correct answer ✔occur when we are not living
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up to our anticipated goals or expectations or when we believe that other
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people perceive us negatively
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