What Is Psychology? Answers

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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.
5

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
6

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
8

Which of the following is not considered a natural science?

A
chemistry
B
psychology
C
biology
D
physics
10

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
12

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.
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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.
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Which of the following is not considered a behavior?

A
eating
B
anxiety
C
sleeping
D
crying
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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

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