Psychology

Question 1

Psychology

Answer 1

-the scientific study of behavior and mental processes

Question 2

Behavior

Answer 2

-observable actions

Question 3

Mental processes

Answer 3

-thoughts, feelings, & motivations; cannot be observed

Question 4

Thinking like a psychologist

Answer 4

• skeptical about assumptions, theories, facts, and evidence
• thinking objectively
• be curious
• looking at data before making assumptions/conclusions
• accepting debate, controversy, and an ever-changing field

Question 5

Scientific Method

Answer 5

1) Observing some phenomenon
2) Formulating hypotheses and predictions
3) Testing through empirical research
4) Drawing conclusions
5) Evaluating the theory

Question 6

Observing Some Phenomenon

Answer 6

-variables

Question 7

Variables

Answer 7

-anything that can change

Question 8

Theory

Answer 8

-broad idea/set of related ideas that attempts to explain observations

Question 9

Hypothesis

Answer 9

-an educated guess that comes from a theory; a prediction that can be tested

Question 10

Testing Through Empirical Research

Answer 10

-collecting and analyzing data to test your predictions

Question 11

Operational definition

Answer 11

-an objective description of how a variable will be measured & observed

Question 12

Drawing Conclusions

Answer 12

-data is analyzed through various statistical programs to allow scientists to draw conclusions

Question 13

Evaluating the Theory

Answer 13

-Replication is important (test, conclude, evaluate)