Psychology Ch. 1 & 2 Review

A researcher stops people at the mall and asks them question about their attitudes toward gun control. This is

When a test produces the same results from one time and place to another, this is referred to as

To see if older sibling grow up to be more conservative than younger sibling, you'd do a/an

Which of the following explores unconscious motives through the use of techniques such as the Rorschach inkblot?

In an experiment, which of the following variables refers to the outcome that is measured by the experimenter?

A negative correlation would most likely exist between

The group that you're testing in an experiment is known as the

The definition most psychologists would use to define psychology is the scientific study of

Which is the only type of study done to determine whether a cause-effect relationship exists between two variables?

Correlation shows causation

When a statement is worded in a vague and general manner so that it can apply to a variety of individuals, this is

______________________ focuses on the purpose of behavior and how certain behaviors have adapted and evolved.

The study of the bumps on the head that are supposed to reveal personality traits is known as

If a test is standardized, it means

If a test that measures what it's supposed to measure is referred to as

Breaking sensations/experiences into their basic elements, and analyzing experiences for 20 minutes is

The variable an experimenter manipulates or changes in order to determine its effects in an experiment is

A psychologist who focuses on the study of problem solving, thinking, and perception. Which perspective is this?

A placebo in an experiment is given to the

Dr. Arnold is a psychologist who follows the psychodynamic approach. He might argue that human behavior stems from 

When people see a video camera focused on them, they often act silly. This effect is the opposite of

Studies perception in whole units and believes that "the whole is greater than the sum of it's parts"

What must happen after a study in which the participants were misled about the nature of the research?

A psychologist studies behavior of kindergartners by secretly watching them at practice. This is

Which is the only type of study done to determine whether a cause-effect relationship exists between two variables?

Which type of research strategy allows you to determine if students' grades are related to later income?

If a psychologist takes into account that all psychological perspectives are important, that is the

If group of children are studied and tested periodically over time through stages of development. This is known as

A survey shows kids who have internet in their homes have high grades. If you infer internet causes good grades

Trained introspection is an important part of which perspective?

What type of test assesses conscious knowledge and facts about yourself that you are aware of?

One of the biggest benefits of a laboratory observation is

Research done for the basis of studying information and knowing more about a topic is known as

In an experiment to see if the presence of seals causes more shark attacks to occur, the presence of seals is the

A detailed study of an individual is known as

Established standards of performance are known as

A focus on brain areas and how they function as well as neurons and neurotransmitter levels is central to

What is empirical evidence?

A definition that is very specific and allows for replication is known as

The case of Genie illustrated that