AnswersLHS-Psychology 1 cr.Fields and Occupations of Psychology

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An anthropomorphic error occurs when participants become aware that they are being observed. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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T
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List and briefly describe the steps of the scientific method.

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Qualitative data can be measured quantitatively.

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If psychologists are making suggestions for how to change behavior, then they are demonstrating which goal of psychology?

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predict
B
control
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explain
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observe
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A psychologist whose goal is to explain a behavior will __________.

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record descriptions as objectively as possible
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discuss why a behavior has occurred
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hypothesize or predict future behavior
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suggest why a behavior occurs
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What is the difference between an independent and a dependent variable?

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The independent variable is the factor the researcher manipulates or compares. The dependent variable is the outcome the researcher measures to see whether it changes in response to the independent variable.

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