How are Psychologists able to predict behavior? - ANSWER They use studies and
experiments to find patterns in how people think and act. Past behavior helps them predict
what someone might do next.
Where did the field of Psychology come from? - ANSWER Psychology began from
philosophy (questions about the mind) and biology (study of the brain and nerves). It was
officially founded in the late 1800s by Wilhelm Wundt.
Why do Psychologists study the question of nature vs. nurture? - ANSWER To
understand how much of behavior is shaped by genetics (nature) vs.
environment/experience (nurture). Ex serial killer why are they one
Why is it important to study human behavior in different cultures? - ANSWER Culture
influences beliefs, behaviors, and mental health. Studying many cultures prevents bias and
helps psychology apply to all people.
How does the field of behaviorism explain human behavior? - ANSWER Behaviorism
says behavior is learned from the environment through conditioning
(rewards/punishments).
Why do Scientists use the scientific method to explore the world? - ANSWER To collect
objective, reliable, and repeatable evidence.
What is the role of a research hypothesis in the scientific method? - ANSWER A
testable prediction that guides the study. Planning on what ur gonna do-
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, Why is it important for scientists to conduct research ethically? - ANSWER Descriptive
(surveys, observations), Correlational (relationships), Experimental (cause-and-effect)
and can use case studys.
What do correlations tell you about the relationship between variables? -
ANSWER Correlations show whether two variables move together (positive or
negative), but they don't prove cause and effect. They only show if things are related or not.
Why do researchers use statistics in analyzing data? - ANSWER To find patterns, test
hypotheses, and decide if results are significant or just random.
How do neurons work? - ANSWER Neurons use an electrochemical system — they
send electrical signals (action potentials) through axons and release neurotransmitters at
synapses to communicate with other neurons.
Why are there so many neurotransmitters? - ANSWER Different neurotransmitters
control different functions AKA - The brain is complex, which is why it needs many types to
work properly.
Why does the brain have many different structures? - ANSWER Each structure has a
specialized role AKA again bc its
its complicated
In what ways are our brains similar/different to animals? - ANSWER Human and
animal brains have similar basic structures, but humans have a larger, more developed
cortex for reasoning, language, and planning. Our brains are alike in some ways but also very
different — and the human brain keeps growing and changing as we learn.
What did scientists learn from split-brain patients? - ANSWER The two hemispheres
have specialized functions (left = language, right = spatial/creative).
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experiments to find patterns in how people think and act. Past behavior helps them predict
what someone might do next.
Where did the field of Psychology come from? - ANSWER Psychology began from
philosophy (questions about the mind) and biology (study of the brain and nerves). It was
officially founded in the late 1800s by Wilhelm Wundt.
Why do Psychologists study the question of nature vs. nurture? - ANSWER To
understand how much of behavior is shaped by genetics (nature) vs.
environment/experience (nurture). Ex serial killer why are they one
Why is it important to study human behavior in different cultures? - ANSWER Culture
influences beliefs, behaviors, and mental health. Studying many cultures prevents bias and
helps psychology apply to all people.
How does the field of behaviorism explain human behavior? - ANSWER Behaviorism
says behavior is learned from the environment through conditioning
(rewards/punishments).
Why do Scientists use the scientific method to explore the world? - ANSWER To collect
objective, reliable, and repeatable evidence.
What is the role of a research hypothesis in the scientific method? - ANSWER A
testable prediction that guides the study. Planning on what ur gonna do-
1
, Why is it important for scientists to conduct research ethically? - ANSWER Descriptive
(surveys, observations), Correlational (relationships), Experimental (cause-and-effect)
and can use case studys.
What do correlations tell you about the relationship between variables? -
ANSWER Correlations show whether two variables move together (positive or
negative), but they don't prove cause and effect. They only show if things are related or not.
Why do researchers use statistics in analyzing data? - ANSWER To find patterns, test
hypotheses, and decide if results are significant or just random.
How do neurons work? - ANSWER Neurons use an electrochemical system — they
send electrical signals (action potentials) through axons and release neurotransmitters at
synapses to communicate with other neurons.
Why are there so many neurotransmitters? - ANSWER Different neurotransmitters
control different functions AKA - The brain is complex, which is why it needs many types to
work properly.
Why does the brain have many different structures? - ANSWER Each structure has a
specialized role AKA again bc its
its complicated
In what ways are our brains similar/different to animals? - ANSWER Human and
animal brains have similar basic structures, but humans have a larger, more developed
cortex for reasoning, language, and planning. Our brains are alike in some ways but also very
different — and the human brain keeps growing and changing as we learn.
What did scientists learn from split-brain patients? - ANSWER The two hemispheres
have specialized functions (left = language, right = spatial/creative).
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