Question 1

Which of the following best describes the focus of psychological science?

Accepted Answer

The study of the mind and behaviour in humans and animals.

Question 2

According to the scientific method in psychology, what is the primary purpose of a hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

To make a testable prediction about cause and effect.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about theories in psychological science is correct?

Accepted Answer

Theories are explanations for observations that are built over time by testing hypotheses.

Question 4

A psychologist is studying how LSD affects behaviour. According to the biopsychosocial model, which factor is primarily being examined?

Accepted Answer

Biological factor

Question 5

Which of the following best illustrates the use of the scientific method in psychology?

Accepted Answer

Collecting observations, developing a theory, forming a hypothesis, and testing it through experiments.

Question 6

Why should psychologists avoid saying that data 'proves' a hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

Because data can only support or refute a hypothesis, not prove it conclusively.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a component of the biopsychosocial model?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive factors

Question 8

A researcher observes that people who exercise regularly report higher levels of happiness. She develops a theory that exercise increases happiness. What is the next step according to the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

Form a testable hypothesis and design an experiment to test it.

Question 9

Which of the following best defines a hypothesis in psychological research?

Accepted Answer

A testable prediction that can be observed and measured.

Question 10

If a psychologist is interested in how cultural traditions influence parenting styles, which aspect of the biopsychosocial model is being emphasized?

Accepted Answer

Sociocultural factors

Question 11

Which of the following is a key reason why not all theories are equally plausible in psychological science?

Accepted Answer

Some theories are not supported by sufficient empirical evidence.

Question 12

A student claims that their hypothesis is 'proven' because the data supports it. What is the correct response based on scientific principles?

Accepted Answer

Data can support or refute a hypothesis, but cannot prove it.

Question 13

Which of the following best represents the process of building a theory in psychological science?

Accepted Answer

Accumulating evidence from multiple tested hypotheses over time.

Question 14

A psychologist is interested in how stress affects memory performance. She designs an experiment where participants are exposed to a stressful situation and then tested on memory recall. Which part of the scientific method is she engaging in?

Accepted Answer

Testing a hypothesis through experimentation.

Question 15

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between variables in a simple psychological experiment?

Accepted Answer

$Y = f(X)$

Question 16

In the context of the biopsychosocial model, which scenario best demonstrates the interaction of all three factors?

Accepted Answer

A person develops anxiety due to a genetic predisposition (biological), negative thought patterns (psychological), and stressful work environment (sociocultural).

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of using the scientific method to make predictions?

Accepted Answer

Using a theory to generate a hypothesis about how sleep affects test performance.

Question 18

A researcher wants to know if a new teaching method improves student learning. She randomly assigns students to two groups: one uses the new method, the other uses the traditional method. What is the independent variable in this experiment?

Accepted Answer

The type of teaching method used.

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the role of experiments in psychological science?

Accepted Answer

Experiments are used to measure behaviour and test hypotheses.

Question 20

If a psychologist is interested in how personality influences behaviour, which factor of the biopsychosocial model is being studied?

Accepted Answer

Psychological factor

Introduction to Psychological Science: The Scientific Method and the Biopsychosocial Model

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