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Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the fields of psychology discussed in class?

Answer 1

We discussed developmental, physiological, experimental, personality, clinical and counseling, social, and industrial/organizational

Question 2

Which science is known as the study of the mind and behavior?

Answer 2

Psychology

Question 3

Which of the following is the last step to thinking critically in the field of psychology?

Answer 3

Recognize the relevance of research to events and situations

Question 4

What are the benefits of critical thinking to the field of psychology?

Answer 4

enables the researcher to go through the process of recognising their assumptions, challenging them and looking at possible other ways to do something.

Question 5

Which of the following is the first step to thinking critically in the field of psychology?

Answer 5

Define the the problem or question you are investigating

Question 6

Why does the field of psychology utilize the scientific method, and to what purpose?

Answer 6

to create evidence-based strategies that solve problems and improve lives.