Prelims

Question 1

The willingness to accept an idea as valid or truth because it has been accepted as such for so long or because it has been heard so often

Answer 1

Tradition or Tenacity

Question 2

A widely accepted statement that is so obviously true it does not need or deserve further discussion.

Answer 2

Tradition or Accepted Truisms

Question 3

A belief that is not supported by an evidence. “feeling”

Answer 3

Intuition

Question 4

I believe it is true from a respectable source. from an expert

Answer 4

Authority

Question 5

Way of knowing that is convincing to you but may not be for others, subjective.

Answer 5

Personal Experience

Question 6

I believe it is true because it is logically-derived.

Answer 6

Reasoning

Question 7

A way of acquiring knowledge through the continual interaction of empiricism and reasoning.

Answer 7

Science

Question 8

The basis of theory-building.

Answer 8

Science

Question 9

The ability and willingness to assess

Answer 9

Critical Thinking

Question 10

it provides us with valuable information that helps to improve human lives. By
learning more about the brain, cognition, behavior, and mental health conditions, researchers are able to solve real-world
problems that affect our day-to-day lives.

Answer 10

The importance of research

Question 11

the systematic effort to discover or confirm facts, to investigate a new problem or topic, or to describe events and understand relationships among variables, most often by scientific methods of observation and experimentation.

Answer 11

Research

Question 12

What are characteristics of a good problem?

Answer 12

Novel, Significant, Feasible, Clear and Specific, Considerable potential for new research trajectories

Question 13

a branch of psychology that uses controlled
experiments to explore the principles underlying human and animal behavior.

Answer 13

Experimental Psychology

Question 14

What is the scientific method?

Answer 14

Observation, Hypothesis, Experimentation, Conclusion

Question 15

holds that behavior has specific causes
that can be investigated and understood.

Answer 15

Determinism

Question 16

distinguishes scientific research from
opinion or speculation because it is grounded in observable evidence.

Answer 16

Empirical Data

Question 17

What are the objectives of Psychological Science?

Answer 17

Describe, Predict, Explain, Control

Question 18

a detailed and systematic ______ of behavior.

Answer 18

Description

Question 19

It goes beyond description and prediction, aiming to identify causal relationships.

Answer 19

Explanation

Question 20

psychology seeks to apply knowledge to influence behavior

Answer 20

Control

Question 21

Once behaviors are described, researchers aim to _______ them by identifying relationships between variables.

Answer 21

Predict

Question 22

ensuring that participants
are fully aware of the study’s
purpose, procedures, and any risks
involved. Participation must be
voluntary.

Answer 22

Informed Consent

Question 23

It outlines ethical
principles to ensure participant
safety. These include protecting
confidentiality, minimizing harm,
and providing debriefing after the
study.

Answer 23

APA Guidelines

Question 24

Participants have the right to
withdraw from a study at any
time without penalty, which
protects them from coercion.

Answer 24

VOLUNTARY
PARTICIPATION AND
RIGHT TO WITHDRAW

Question 25

may be used when revealing the true purpose of the study would affect
participants’ behavior. However, it must be justified, and participants must be debriefed afterward.

Answer 25

Deception

Question 26

ensuring that personal data is not disclosed
without the participant’s permission.

Answer 26

Confidentiality

Question 27

Researchers must avoid ________ by giving proper credit for others’ ideas and work.
Proper citation practices maintain the integrity of scientific research.

Answer 27

Plagiarism