Introduction to Psychology (Unit 1; Lesson 1 & 2) Research Methodology

Question 1

Psychology

Answer 1

the study of human behavior, cognitive processes, and attitudes

Question 2

Cognitive Processes

Answer 2

(AKA “Thought Processes”) explain how the mind works. This includes memory, perception, attention, decision-making, and reasoning. Existing knowledge is used to create new knowledge.

Question 3

Physiology

Answer 3

refers to the role of biological systems: brain, nervous system, hormones, and genetics in behavior

Question 4

Attitudes

Answer 4

feelings of dislike or liking of an object, person, or idea. Attitude can affect behavior.

Question 5

Emotions

Answer 5

a combination of physiological and cognitive processes. Seven basic emotions: happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, disgust, and contempt.

Question 6

Biological Approach to Psychology

Answer 6

focuses on physiology including genetics

Question 7

Cognitive Approach to Psychology

Answer 7

focuses on mental processes like memory, thinking, perspective, and attention.

Question 8

Social-Cultural Approach to Psychology

Answer 8

focuses on the effects of environments and culture on behavior

Question 9

Emperical Data

Answer 9

information acquired by observation or experimentation

Question 10

Anecdotal Data

Answer 10

personal experience that challenges or supports a theory

Question 11

Pop Psychology/Pseudoscience

Answer 11

Unfounded conclusions based on popular opinion

“Urban Myth”

Question 12

Theory

Answer 12

explanation for a psychological phenomenon. It is a statement used to summarize, organize, and explain observations.