Question 1

The first laboratory of psychology was founded in 1897 in Vienna,Austria.

Accepted Answer

The first laboratory of psychology was actually founded by Wilhelm Wundt in 1879 in Leipzig, Germany.

Question 2

Psychology is defined as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

Accepted Answer

This is the standard definition of psychology accepted by most experts in the field.

Question 3

A hypothesis is an educated guess about the answer to a research question.

Accepted Answer

A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction about the outcome of a research study, which is based on prior knowledge, observations, and logical reasoning. It serves as a preliminary explanation for an observed phenomenon and provides a direction for further investigation. Hence, option A is correct.

Question 4

The first step in the scientific method is to conduct background research about a particular	
topic to see what has been discovered by other scientists.

Accepted Answer

The first step in the scientific method is typically to make an observation or identify a problem, not to conduct background research.

Question 5

It is important to share the results of research,whether or not the original hypothesis was	
supported by the results of that project.

Accepted Answer

It is important to share the results of research to contribute to the body of knowledge, verify or refute existing theories, allow for further research, and encourage transparency and accountability. Even if the original hypothesis was not supported, the findings can still be valuable in providing insights and avenues for future inquiry.

Question 6

The concept of dualism was first suggested by René Descartes during the late Renaissance period.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The concept of dualism was first suggested...

Question 7

If a research project fails to provide evidence that confirms the researcher's hypothesis	
then it is necessary to discard that experiment and start a new one with a better hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A failure to confirm the hypothesis does not necessarily invalidate the experiment; it can provide valuable insights and lead to further questions, adjustments to the hypothesis, or refinement of experimental methods.

Question 8

A researcher might choose to conduct her/his experiment several times to make sure	
that their results were not due to chance.

Accepted Answer

Conducting an experiment multiple times helps to ensure that the results are reliable and not simply due to chance occurrences. This is a common practice in scientific research.

Question 9

The concept that people are born as a tabula rasa,or a blank slate,was first proposed by French 	
philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Accepted Answer

The concept of tabula rasa was first proposed by English philosopher John Locke, not Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

Question 10

British philosopher John Locke suggested that we are born as blank slates,containing no innate	
knowledge.

Accepted Answer

John Locke's theory of tabula rasa (Latin for "blank slate") suggests that our minds are like empty canvases at birth, with no innate knowledge or ideas.

Question 11

The term __________ psychology refers to the use of psychological theory and practice to tackle real-world problems.

Accepted Answer

Applied psychology is focused on taking the theories and concepts of psychology and applying them to real-world situations and problems. This can include areas such as education, business, health, and more. Clinical psychology, on the other hand, is more focused on diagnosing and treating mental health disorders in individuals. Factual and academic psychology are not commonly used terms in the field.

Question 12

Akosua is a graduate student in psychology,but is having trouble deciding what she wants to do with her career.While talking to her advisor she says,"I really want to get away from simply dealing with theories,and I want to use psychology in a practical form to help fix the problems of the world!" Akosua's advisor should probably advise her to look into __________ psychology.

Accepted Answer

Applied psychology involves the use of psychological principles and practices to solve practical problems in areas such as education, business, healthcare, and social justice. This is the perfect field for individuals like Akosua who seek to apply their psychological knowledge to make an impact in the real world. Options A, B, and C (experimental, industrial/organizational, and clinical) all deal with theoretical and research-based aspects of psychology, which may not align with Akosua's desired career path.

Question 13

The earliest inquiry into the mind and how it works was performed by Greek philosophers 	T F
as far back as the fifth century BC.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle are known for their extensive writings and theories on the nature of the mind, consciousness, and thinking.

Question 14

In which area of psychology would a professional be most interested in publishing their research in approved journals related to their field of study?

Accepted Answer

Academic psychology is primarily focused on conducting research and publishing findings in scholarly journals.

Question 15

Which of the following questions would be of the greatest interest to a health psychologist?

Accepted Answer

Health psychologists focus on understanding how psychological factors impact physical health and developing interventions to promote behavior change that can lead to better health outcomes. Option C directly addresses this focus by asking about methods to increase motivation for exercise in someone who has had a heart attack. The other options may be of interest to medical professionals in other fields, but are not as relevant to the specific focus of health psychology.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a major specialty in the area of applied psychology?

Accepted Answer

Health psychology, Industrial/Organizational psychology, and Sports psychology are all major specialties in the area of applied psychology. However, economics psychology is not a major specialty in this field. While there is some overlap between psychology and economics (particularly in the area of behavioral economics), economics psychology is not a well-established subfield of psychology.

Question 17

The science of psychology does not given any importance to experiences that people	
have,but only focuses on occurrences that can be objectively verified by appropriate
instruments.

Accepted Answer

The science of psychology places great importance on people's experiences and subjective feelings, not just objective observations that can be measured by instruments. It often uses interviews, surveys, and other methods to collect data on subjective experiences.

Question 18

Because psychology is considered a "soft" science when compared to disciplines	
like biology,chemistry,and physics,psychological research does not need to pay
attention to the same rules of the scientific methods as those other disciplines.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Even though psychology is considered a "soft" science, psychological research still needs to follow the scientific method, including creating testable hypotheses, using valid and reliable measures, using appropriate statistical analyses, and replicating findings. Failure to adhere to these principles can result in flawed research and inaccurate conclusions.

Question 19

Controlling behavior is one of the four goals of the scientific method of psychology.

Accepted Answer

Controlling behavior refers to the ability to manipulate or influence behavior through experimental procedures, which is one of the primary goals of the scientific method in psychology. The other three goals are describing behavior, predicting behavior, and explaining behavior.

Question 20

Margot spends her time at work doing several different tasks.In a given week,she might divide her time equally between supervising and teaching students,completing administrative tasks,and carrying out psychological research.In which area of psychology is Margot most likely employed?

Accepted Answer

Margot's activities, which include supervising and teaching students, completing administrative tasks, and conducting psychological research, are typical of a role in academic psychology. This field involves both the education of students and the advancement of psychological research, aligning with the tasks Margot performs.

Quiz 1: Introduction

The first laboratory of psychology was founded in 1897 in Vienna,Austria.

Psychology is defined as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

A hypothesis is an educated guess about the answer to a research question.

The first step in the scientific method is to conduct background research about a particular topic to see what has been discovered by other scientists.

It is important to share the results of research,whether or not the original hypothesis was supported by the results of that project.

The concept of dualism was first suggested by René Descartes during the late Renaissance period.

If a research project fails to provide evidence that confirms the researcher's hypothesis then it is necessary to discard that experiment and start a new one with a better hypothesis.

A researcher might choose to conduct her/his experiment several times to make sure that their results were not due to chance.

The concept that people are born as a tabula rasa,or a blank slate,was first proposed by French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau

British philosopher John Locke suggested that we are born as blank slates,containing no innate knowledge.

The term __________ psychology refers to the use of psychological theory and practice to tackle real-world problems.

The earliest inquiry into the mind and how it works was performed by Greek philosophers T F as far back as the fifth century BC.

In which area of psychology would a professional be most interested in publishing their research in approved journals related to their field of study?

Which of the following questions would be of the greatest interest to a health psychologist?

Which of the following is not a major specialty in the area of applied psychology?

The science of psychology does not given any importance to experiences that people have,but only focuses on occurrences that can be objectively verified by appropriate instruments.

Because psychology is considered a "soft" science when compared to disciplines like biology,chemistry,and physics,psychological research does not need to pay attention to the same rules of the scientific methods as those other disciplines.

Controlling behavior is one of the four goals of the scientific method of psychology.

Margot spends her time at work doing several different tasks.In a given week,she might divide her time equally between supervising and teaching students,completing administrative tasks,and carrying out psychological research.In which area of psychology is Margot most likely employed?