Psyc ch.1

Question 1

Goal: gather knowledge for the
sake of knowledge
-Builds on existing knowledge
-Examples: sensory abilities

Answer 1

basic research

Question 2

Goal: change behaviors and
outcomes
- Often leads to real-world
applications
-Example: interventions for
children with autism

Answer 2

applied research

Question 3

what type of research do psychologists differentiate between

Answer 3

quantitative - how many
qualitative - quality

Question 4

the four goals of psychologists

Answer 4

describe
explain
predict
control

Question 5

Behaviors and personality are primarily determined
by learning

Answer 5

behavioral perspective

Question 6

uses knowledge about underlying physiology to
explain behavior and mental processes

Answer 6

biological perspective