Psych Quiz 1

Question 1

Values

Answer 1

Subjective (CAN’T be proved right or wrong)/ if pineapple goes on pizza

Question 2

facts

Answer 2

tested and proven information Objective (can be proved right or wrong)/ 2+2 does not =5

Question 3

Science

Answer 3

search for TRUE information, backed up by evidence, and FACTS/ want to avoid misinfo

Question 4

Goals of science

Answer 4

describe, predict, determine cause

Question 5

properties of science

Answer 5

empiricism (testable and observable) and critical thinking(skepticism)

Question 6

Basic principles of Scientific thinking

Answer 6

Extraordinary claims need extraordinary evidence, Falsifiability, and Occam’s razor, Replicability, Rule out rival hypotheses, and correlation does not equal causation.

Question 7

Pseudoscience?

Answer 7

A claim that seems scientific but isn’t and is usually meant to persuade not be accurate

Question 8

Pseudoscience warning signs

Answer 8

Overuse of loopholes/ excuses to avoid falsification, Lack of self-correction, Exaggerated claims, Evasion of peer review, Absence of connectivity, and Psychobabble

Question 9

Why is the scientific method important?

Answer 9

Because it helps us to tell the difference between science and pseudoscience