According to your textbook, the goals of psychology are _____. 6 15 15 The pathophysiology of systemic SLE is characterized by the observation, collection and recording of data__(corresponds to the purpose of psychology to describe them) [limits] 1. Lack of control for variables 2. Distortion 3. No manipulation of cause and effect and control of variables [no restrictions] Identify cause and effect__ (corresponds to the explanatory purpose of psychology) The science of psychology began in 1879 in ____ Shauna specializes in applying the principles of psychology to the legal system. Shauna is a psychologist? 13 Unifying theme of modern psychology that encompasses biological, psychological and social processes Intersects with clinical psychology, but generally works with less disturbed people and focuses more on social, educational and professional adaptation Works with teachers, parents and students within the education system to help children with academic needs, social and disabled; also provides an assessment of a student`s functioning and eligibility for special services Jack studies psychology and wants to see how people behave when his girlfriend enters an elevator and holds her back to the door, as opposed to behavior when she stands by a door between classes. Its research method is _____. 122 Applies the principles of psychology to the legal system, including jury selection, psychological profiling, assessment and treatment of offenders Dr. Watson of the School of Psychology focused on objective and observable behaviour rather than the unconscious. 31 Applies the principles of psychology to the workplace, including personnel selection and evaluation, leadership, job satisfaction, employee motivation and group processes within the organization Applies the principles of psychology to improve physical performance Examines the relationship between biology, behavior and mental processes, including how physical and chemical processes affect the structure and function of the brain and the description says “what happened.” An explanation indicates “why” a behavior occurred. Prediction indicates the conditions under which a behavior or event is likely to occur. Change means applying psychological knowledge to prevent undesirable outcomes or achieve desired goals In your text, psychology is defined as ___. 2 Scientific studies of the brain and other parts of the nervous system This illustrates the purpose of psychology to explain behavior.

Focuses on genetics and biological processes in the brain and other parts of the nervous system Home » Flashcards » huffman__ch 01__intro to Psychology Studies The brain and other parts of the nervous system [approach could be] Experimental biological descriptive correlation b. Prejudices can arise from the opinions or attitudes of the subject. Focuses on unconscious processes and unresolved conflicts Process of objectively evaluating, comparing, analyzing, and synthesizing information In a process called _____, participants are placed in experimental conditions based on chance, minimizing pre-existing biases or differences in the groups. 114 Advertisers and politicians often use subliminal persuasion to influence our behaviour (Chapter 4). What do scientists usually do before formulating a testable hypothesis? Brain activity during the placebo effect shows c. It is impossible to determine cause and effect. Inactive substance or counterfeit treatment used as a control technique, usually in drug discovery, or administered by a physician to a patient Bullying variables that can affect the outcome of the study and lead to incorrect conclusions A forced choice between apple pie or pumpkin pie is an example of a conflict between approach and approach. The choice between attending a desirable college or avoiding that college because it is too far from home would be a rapprochement. Taking an exam when you are unprepared or not taking the exam and receive an automatic “F” is an example of an avoidance-avoidance conflict.

Examines how biological, psychological and social factors influence health and disease After identifying an issue of interest, the psychologist conducts a literature review and reads everything that has already been published in leading professional scientific journals. The purpose of ____ is to say “what” happened, while the purpose of ____ is to say “when.” 48 A customer paid a cheque, but the amount did not appear on the bank statement that John intended to ask Susan to marry him. When he saw Susan kissing another man at a party, he was very upset. In this situation, John sees Susan kissing another man, ___, and this illustrates ___. Focuses on natural selection, adaptation, and evolution of behavior and mental processes Examines the role of social forces in interpersonal behavior, including aggression, prejudice, love, help, conformity, and attitudes Only the researcher, not the participants, knows who is in the experimental group or control a. Other variables of influence may exist beyond the control of the researcher. Conduct an in-depth study of an individual research participant Examines the course of human growth and development from conception to death Research technique that interviews a large sample of people to assess their behavior and attitudes We also audited according to the standards of the joint-stock company Research methods that observe and record behavior and mental processes, without providing causal explanations Most brain activities stop during sleep (Chapter 5).