Q: Which equation best represents the scientific method as described in the study materials?

$$\text{Observation} \rightarrow \text{Theory} \rightarrow \text{Prediction} \rightarrow \text{Experiment} \rightarrow \text{Support/Refute}$$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main focus of behaviorism in psychology?

Accepted Answer

Studying observable behavior and ways to control it

Question 2

Which psychologist is most closely associated with the development of functionalism?

Accepted Answer

William James

Question 3

A researcher wants to test whether a new therapy reduces anxiety. She randomly assigns participants to either receive the therapy or not, and measures their anxiety levels before and after. Which type of research is she conducting?

Accepted Answer

Experimental psychology

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of confirmation bias?

Accepted Answer

Ignoring evidence that contradicts your hypothesis

Question 5

According to the terror management theory, why do people seek comfort in their beliefs?

Accepted Answer

Because they are aware of death and seek meaning and purpose

Question 6

Which of the following statements about scientific theory is correct?

Accepted Answer

A scientific theory is a set of interconnected ideas that explain observations and make predictions

Question 7

Which school of thought in psychology emphasizes the role of unconscious processes and childhood experiences?

Accepted Answer

Psychodynamic

Question 8

A person continues to believe in a treatment's effectiveness even after scientific studies show it does not work. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Belief perseverance

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of pseudoscience?

Accepted Answer

Self-correction when errors are found

Question 10

Which equation best represents the scientific method as described in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Observation} ightarrow 	ext{Theory} ightarrow 	ext{Prediction} ightarrow 	ext{Experiment} ightarrow 	ext{Support/Refute}$$

Question 11

Which of the following is a key skill in critical thinking according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating claims open-mindedly and carefully

Question 12

Which psychologist is known for studying the principles of modifying behavior through reinforcement and punishment?

Accepted Answer

B.F. Skinner

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of the bandwagon fallacy?

Accepted Answer

Believing a claim because many people think it is true

Question 14

Which type of research is focused on examining how the mind works rather than solving real-world problems?

Accepted Answer

Basic research

Question 15

Which of the following is a danger of pseudoscience as described in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

It can cause people to invest time, energy, and money into ineffective treatments

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the difference between structuralism and functionalism?

Accepted Answer

Structuralism focuses on the structure of the mind; functionalism focuses on the purpose of mental processes

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the five primary schools of thought that shaped modern psychology?

Accepted Answer

Humanism

Question 18

A psychologist is studying how people think about their own behavior, not just how they react to rewards or punishments. Which school of thought does this best represent?

Accepted Answer

Cognitivism

Question 19

Which of the following is a real-world example of confirmation bias?

Accepted Answer

A doctor only looks for symptoms that fit her initial diagnosis and ignores others

Question 20

Which formula best represents the process of belief perseverance?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Initial Belief} + 	ext{Contradictory Evidence} ightarrow 	ext{Belief Maintained}$$

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