WGU C180 Intro to Psychology
empirical study - ✔✔ correct answer Results of verifiable evidence from a systematic collection and
analysis of data that has been objectively observed, measured, and undergone experimentation.
Basic research - ✔✔ correct answer research that answers fundamental questions about behavior.
Applied research - ✔✔ correct answer research that investigates issues that have implications for
everyday life and provides solutions to everyday problems.
Basic research - ✔✔ correct answer Expands knowledge on an area of research interest but does not
seek to promote change in behavior or mental state.
Empirical Research - ✔✔ correct answer 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 - ✔✔ correct answer Applies research findings towards well-being, e.g. change in
behavior or mental state.
Mentalism - ✔✔ correct answer 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 - ✔✔ correct answer a therapeutic technique employed by some clinicians to facilitate
increased suggestibility and dissociated experiences.
Consciousness - ✔✔ correct answer our subjective awareness of ourselves and our environment.
dualism - ✔✔ correct answer the mind (or soul) and the body are separate entities
monism - ✔✔ correct answer consciousness and the mind are biologically based and exist within the
brain
cognitive neuroscience - ✔✔ correct answer looks to correlate brain activity to behavior through the
use of functional brain imaging
, WGU C180 Intro to Psychology
negative emotional reactions - ✔✔ correct answer 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 - ✔✔ correct answer use of alcohol or other psychoactive drugs, to escape
from consciousness
Developmental psychology - ✔✔ correct answer 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 - ✔✔ correct answer Trust versus mistrust. The child develops a feeling of trust in
his or her caregivers.
18 months to 3 years - ✔✔ correct answer Autonomy versus shame/doubt. The child learns what he
or she can and cannot control and develops a sense of free will.
3 to 6 years - ✔✔ correct answer Initiative versus guilt. The child learns to be independent by
exploring, manipulating, and taking action.
6 to 12 years - ✔✔ correct answer Industry versus inferiority. The child learns to do things well or
correctly according to standards set by others, particularly in school.
12 to 18 years - ✔✔ correct answer Identity versus role confusion. The adolescent develops a well-
defined and positive sense of self in relationship to others.
19 to 40 years - ✔✔ correct answer Intimacy versus isolation. The person develops the ability to give
and receive love and to make long-term commitments.
40 to 65 years - ✔✔ correct answer Generativity versus stagnation. The person develops an interest
in guiding the development of the next generation, often by becoming a parent.
65 to death - ✔✔ correct answer Ego integrity versus despair. The person develops acceptance of his
or her life as it was lived.
empirical study - ✔✔ correct answer Results of verifiable evidence from a systematic collection and
analysis of data that has been objectively observed, measured, and undergone experimentation.
Basic research - ✔✔ correct answer research that answers fundamental questions about behavior.
Applied research - ✔✔ correct answer research that investigates issues that have implications for
everyday life and provides solutions to everyday problems.
Basic research - ✔✔ correct answer Expands knowledge on an area of research interest but does not
seek to promote change in behavior or mental state.
Empirical Research - ✔✔ correct answer 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 - ✔✔ correct answer Applies research findings towards well-being, e.g. change in
behavior or mental state.
Mentalism - ✔✔ correct answer 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 - ✔✔ correct answer a therapeutic technique employed by some clinicians to facilitate
increased suggestibility and dissociated experiences.
Consciousness - ✔✔ correct answer our subjective awareness of ourselves and our environment.
dualism - ✔✔ correct answer the mind (or soul) and the body are separate entities
monism - ✔✔ correct answer consciousness and the mind are biologically based and exist within the
brain
cognitive neuroscience - ✔✔ correct answer looks to correlate brain activity to behavior through the
use of functional brain imaging
, WGU C180 Intro to Psychology
negative emotional reactions - ✔✔ correct answer 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 - ✔✔ correct answer use of alcohol or other psychoactive drugs, to escape
from consciousness
Developmental psychology - ✔✔ correct answer 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 - ✔✔ correct answer Trust versus mistrust. The child develops a feeling of trust in
his or her caregivers.
18 months to 3 years - ✔✔ correct answer Autonomy versus shame/doubt. The child learns what he
or she can and cannot control and develops a sense of free will.
3 to 6 years - ✔✔ correct answer Initiative versus guilt. The child learns to be independent by
exploring, manipulating, and taking action.
6 to 12 years - ✔✔ correct answer Industry versus inferiority. The child learns to do things well or
correctly according to standards set by others, particularly in school.
12 to 18 years - ✔✔ correct answer Identity versus role confusion. The adolescent develops a well-
defined and positive sense of self in relationship to others.
19 to 40 years - ✔✔ correct answer Intimacy versus isolation. The person develops the ability to give
and receive love and to make long-term commitments.
40 to 65 years - ✔✔ correct answer Generativity versus stagnation. The person develops an interest
in guiding the development of the next generation, often by becoming a parent.
65 to death - ✔✔ correct answer Ego integrity versus despair. The person develops acceptance of his
or her life as it was lived.
