What is Psychology? (Quiz)

Social science is a branch of science that deals with the nature of __________. A. human society B. the physical world C. animal societies D. the medical field

The goals of psychology are the same as the goals of science, except that in psychology, the focus is on __________ and __________. A. behavior . . . biological causes B. prediction . . . thinking C. behavior . . . cognitive processes D. prediction . . . biological causes

Which of the following is not considered a natural science? A. chemistry B. psychology C. biology D. physics

Which of the following statements about psychological constructs is true? A. Psychological constructs are easy to define and measure. B. Psychological constructs represent concepts that cannot be observed or measured directly. C. Psychological constructs cannot be researched in psychology because they are unobservable. D. Psychological constructs represent measurable overt behavior.

Psychology is considered a science because it uses a systematic method of asking and answering questions. T/F

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of behavior? A. Behavior is an action that can be observed with lab equipment. B. Behavior is an action that is only measurable with medical equipment. C. Behavior is an action that can be observed and measured. D. Behavior is an action that is private but observable and measurable.

Which of the following best describes cognitive processes? A. Cognitive processes are private and unobservable. B. Cognitive processes are theoretical concepts. C. Cognitive processes are observable with lab equipment. D. Cognitive processes are private bodily functions.

Love, which can't be observed or measured directly, is an example of a psychological construct. T/F

Psychologists only focus on how people think and feel. T/F

A psychologist has to obtain a medical degree to diagnose and treat people with disorders. T/F