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1 Psyc 2301 Final Exam Review 100 Multiple Choice Questions
4 Choices for each question Select the BEST answer. Based on Objectives in the Student Supplemental Handbook One-two questions per objective. (Two on those with many key terms)

2 The scientific study of mind and behavior
Psychology * The scientific study of mind and behavior

3 What makes psychology a science?
The Scientific method is the set of assumptions, rules, and procedures Scientists collect, organize, and draw conclusions from data Data = information collected through formal observation or measurement.

4 Perspectives

5 Psychodynamic Perspective
Psychoanalysis – treatment based on psychodynamic (psychoanalytic) theory Unconscious conflicts are interpreted by the analyst. Interpretation of dreams; free association

6 Biological Psychology
Interaction between biology and behavior: Brain Nervous system Endocrine System Genetics Nutrition Exercise Stress

7 Evolutionary Psychology *
Fitness for Survival Reproduction Natural selection

8 Humanistic Psychology
Key Concepts: Free Will Self Esteem Self-Actualization

9 Behaviorism Key Concepts Focus on observable behavior.
Experiences shape behavior. Laws of Learning

10 Cognitive Perspective
Includes Information Processing Computer metaphor

11 Sociocultural Approach
Humans influenced by: Social situations Culture

12 Descriptive Methods Case Study * In depth study of one or more
individual’s experiences and behavior. Survey * Interview or questionnaire about measuring beliefs or behaviors in a sample group.*

13 Observation Naturalistic Observation *
Research based on the observation of everyday events(natural settings) Laboratory Observation * Descriptive research conducted by observation of behavior in a controlled setting.

14 Correlation Correlation * A relationship between variables
Correlation Coefficient * The strength and direction of a linear relationship. Correlation coefficient ranges from -1 to +1.

15 Experimental Method * Research to demonstrate a cause and effect relationship between variables. Independent variable * The causing variable, manipulated by the experimenter. Dependent variable * the measured variable that is expected to be influenced by the experimental manipulation.

16 Terminology Hypothesis states how the independent variable will cause the dependent variable to change. Experimental Group * Exposed to the experimental manipulation Control Group * Not exposed to the experimental manipulation (or exposed to a different level of the manipulation) Random assignment * Participants have an equal chance of being in either group. They are assigned to groups randomly.

17 Placebo * A control group which receives an inactive treatment. Placebo effects changes caused by participant expectations Double blind technique * both the researcher and the research participants are blind to condition.

18 Ethics and Research Minimize harm Voluntary participation
Protect privacy Informed consent – tell them about research and that they can quit Minimize deception Debriefing

19 Practitioners Psychiatrists – M.D., (Physicians) can prescribe drugs
Psychologists – Ph.D. or Psy.D. Research, Teaching or Therapy Review Continued …


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