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The systematic, objective study of our mental activity and behavior is called: - ANSWERpsychology. Which of the following is NOT a part of the textbook's definition of psychology? - ANSWERsocial interactions Martavis is wondering whether extrasensory perception (ESP) really exists. If he is using the steps of critical thinking, what is the first thing he should ask himself? - ANSWERWhat am I being asked to accept or believe about ESP? Verdell has a test in his psychology class next wee...

Psychology - ANSWERThe science of behavior and mental processes Biopsychosocial approach - ANSWERAn approach that integrates different but complementary views from biological, psychological and social-cultural viewpoints Dual processing - ANSWERThe principle that, at the same time, gourmand processes information in separate conscious and unconscious tracks Scientific method - ANSWERA standardized way of making observations, gathering data, forming theories, testing predictions, and inte...

Explaining - ANSWERDr. Amani is interested in investigating why women are more able to correctly interpret emotional expressions than men. In this case, he is most interested in the scientific goal of ________________ behavior. B. Two people holding hands in a park - ANSWERWhich of the following is an example of behavior? A.) Thinking of a family vacation B.) Two people holding hands C.) A student's memory of a motorcycle trip D.) A baby's feelings when it's mother leaves the room ...

Health psychology - ANSWERDevoted to understanding psychological influences on how people stay healthy, why they become ill, and how they respond when they do get ill Health - ANSWERThe World Health Organization defined ______________ as "a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity" 1) to give worldwide guidance in the field of health 2) to set global standards for health 3) to cooperate with governments in strengthen...

Critical thinking is ______. - ANSWERActive application of a set of skills to understand and evaluate information. Psychology refers to _____. - ANSWERThe scientific study of the mind. The empirical method of study is based on _____. - ANSWERObservation. When was psychology accepted as an academic discipline? - ANSWERLate 1800s Who was the first person referred to as a psychologist? - ANSWERWilliam Wundt Introspection refers to a process by which someone examines _______ as object...

Kinds of Information - ANSWERBelief vs Knowledge: - Belief -- propositions unsupported by facts - Knowledge -- propositions supported by facts Opinion vs fact: - Opinion -- inherently involves interpretation - Facts -- involves an objective, real observation Sources of Information: Intuition - ANSWERIntuition is a source of belief, not information - Sometimes involves a hard-to-track-down source of a feeling - Sometimes involves anecdote - Sometimes involves a mistaken analogy ...

The scientific study of behavior and mental processes is called ____. - ANSWERpsychology Although the bulk of psychology focuses on human behavior, studying animal behavior has been an essential part of the discipline that allows for ____. - ANSWERmaking essential comparisons with humans The first experimental psychologist and proponent of the structuralist approach, along with his students, was ____. - ANSWERWilhelm Wundt Which of the following proverbs best describes Gestalt theory? -...

Factors that Influence symptoms - ANSWER- Individual differences/personality - Cultural differences - Situational factors - Stress - Mood Schema (illness representation) - ANSWERA patients own beliefs about their illnesses; what they know about their disease/symptoms - helps them to explain. Five components of illness schemas - ANSWER- Identity (label) - Consequences - Causes - Duration - Cure Models of illness - ANSWERMost individuals have 3 models of illness: - Acute illness ...

What does psychology involve? - ANSWER-Study/Science -Behavior -Human/Animals Is psychology a S.T.E.M.? - ANSWERYes Why are animals studied? - ANSWERThey are less predictable than humans Critical Thinking - ANSWERSystematically evaluating information to reach reasonable conclusions Amiable Skepticism - ANSWERBeing open to new ideas but weary when there is no good supporting evidence Where is psychology relevant? - ANSWERyes Mozart Effect - ANSWERBelief that when Mozart is pla...

Psychology - ANSWERthe scientific study of behavior and mental processes Experimental Psychology uses what method - ANSWERScientific Method Applied Psychology uses what method - ANSWERPhysiological Method Hallmarks of a good theory - ANSWERtestable, inform practice what is important, continued research contributes to best and simplest information Focus of Structuralism - ANSWERConsciousness, individual experiences, thoughts, emotions What method is used in Structuralism - ANSWERSy...