Chapter 1: Intro to the World of Psychology

Question 1

The scientific study of mental activity and behavior, which are based on brain processes

Answer 1

psychology

Question 2

examines both mind and behavior through processing in the brain
sensory>interpret>behavior

Answer 2

psychology

Question 3

has no scientific support and involves no critical thinking

Answer 3

Astrology and horoscopes

Question 4

are two different things yet tend to be intertwined. One is physical and one is abstract.

Answer 4

The mind and the brain

Question 5

information NOT influenced by feelings or opinion

Answer 5

objective evidence

Question 6

facts that look true but are not

Answer 6

alternative facts/pseudofacts

Question 7

Why must evidence remain objective?

Answer 7

bias interferes with the data and does not allow for accurate results

Question 8

Three components to the definition of psychology

Answer 8

mental activity, behavior, and brain processes

Question 9

others in the field evaluate and critique reports on research before being published

Answer 9

Peer reviewed

Question 10

is nature or nurture more important?

Answer 10

both are equally as important