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BASIC CONCEPTS What a Test Is  A test is a measurement device or technique used to quantify behavior or aid in the understanding and prediction of behavior.  Test measures only a sample of behavior, and error is always associated with a sampling process.  Test scores are not perfect measures of a behavior or characteristic, but they do add significantly to the prediction process, as you will see.  An item is a specific stimulus to which a person responds overtly; this response...

why might it be important to consider the role of emotion in human cognition? Why, historically, has this approach been difficult to use? ... Which of these research questions would be mostly likely examined by a cognitive psychologist? a: which personality characteristics predict workplace performance? b: why can't I remember all of the items on my shopping list? c: which therapy is most effective at treating depression? d: why are people less likely to help other when in groups? b: w...

Psych 10 - History of Psych and Research Methods Psychology is the study of __________ - mind and behavior The study of mind and behavior dates back to ancient times. What are some examples of these ancient origins? - - Ancient Egyptian doctors linked traumatic brain injuries to behavioral changes - Ancient Greek philosophers contemplated the origins of knowledge (Nature/Plato vs Nurture/Aristotle) - Hippocrates developed the world's first personality classification (Body made o...

WVU Psychology 101 Exam 1 Latest 2022 Already Passed implicit memory type of long term learning that doesn't require conscious thought to learn (memory made without intent) chunk process of grouping info together using prior knowledge (ex. Chess player study) classical conditioning stimulus-stimulus associative learning encoding the pact of putting info into memory habituation response to a stimulus-stimulus decreases with exposure implicit learning acquiring knowledge without intent that ...

1. Psychology can be considered a collection of many related fields of study. What is one of the features that all of these fields have in common? a. The use of the scientific method b. The study of mental illness c. The belief that the unconscious mind determines human behaviour d. The use of introspection Answer: A Module 1.1 2. _____ are built from _____ that are repeatedly tested and confirmed. a. Theories; hypotheses b. Hypotheses; theories c. Predictions; observations d. Obser...

Sensation and Perception Exam Questions and Correct Answers Sensation - Ans: The stimulation of sensory receptors and transmission of sensory information to the central nervous system Where are sensory receptors located? - Ans: Eyes, ears, skin, etc Where does stimulation come from? - Ans: Sources of energy, light and sound (automatic processes) Perception - Ans: Process where sensations are organized and interpreted to form inner representations of the world Absolute Threshold (G...

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1) Psychology can be considered a collection of many related fields of study. What is one of the features that all of these fields have in common? a. The use of the scientific method b. The study of mental illness c. The belief that the unconscious mind determines human behaviour d. The use of introspection Answer: a Page Reference: 3 Objective: Module 1.1 2) __________ are general principles or explanations, whereas __________ are specific predictions. a. Theories; hypotheses b. Hypotheses; the...

CHAPTER 3 Sensation and Perception MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The process by which we receive, transform, and process stimuli is: a) sensation. b) perception. c) transduction. d) reduction. e) psychophysics. ANS: a TOP: MOD: 3.1 REF: Sensing Our World: Basic Concepts of Sensation MSC: factual KEY: Identify 2. In a) b) c) d) e) contrast to sensation, perception involves: converting external stimulation intro signals the brain can use. channeling sensory information to the appropriate part ...

Psychology 101 Exam Latest 2022 Graded A Psychology The science of processes and behaviors What are the values of Psychology? 1. empirical evidence 2. critical thinking 3. systematic research methods What are the goals of Psychology? 1. description 2. explanation 3. prediction 4. facilitating changes (therapy) Aristotle Lived from 384 to 322. Believed that knowledge was acquired through experience Nature Vs. Nurture Are a persons characteristics mostly inborn or learned? Four Laws of...