CantrellJD
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I am having trouble with this there is so much information its insane please help me solve the questions here they are
12. Which option is an example of naturalistic observation? (5 points) (Points : 5)
a researcher follows the development of individuals over their lifespans
a researcher writes a paper about patients in a clinical therapeutic setting
a researcher gives medication to one group and a placebo to another group
a researcher records findings while watching children in a school setting
13. Sal became interested in psychology when his friend was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which subfield of psychology would interest Sal the most? (5 points) (Points : 5)
abnormal psychology
cognitive psychology
educational psychology
social psychology
14. Which of the following subfields of psychology focuses on performing tests that assist in academic learning and behavior problems? (5 points) (Points : 5)
social psychology
school psychology
personality psychology
developmental psychology
15. The following conflict types prohibit effective communication. Which types are most related to passive communication?
I. avoidance
II. silent treatment
III. agreeing
IV. physical confrontation
V. verbal confrontation (5 points) (Points : 5)
I, II, and III
III, IV, and V
I and II
IV and V
16. How would a cognitive psychologist view the causes of a person's behavior? (5 points) (Points : 5)
as a product of mental processes
as the result of unconscious desires
as an outcome of social interactions
as the result of genetic factors
17. The following statements are true about hypotheses and theories except: (5 points) (Points : 5)
Testing a hypothesis may lead to the development of a theory.
New theories and hypotheses may be the result of thinking about old problems in new ways
Both theories and hypotheses have undergone testing.
A theory is based on observations, while a hypothesis is not yet tested.
18. Which statement provides the strongest evidence for the effectiveness of naturalistic observation? (5 points) (Points : 5)
People enjoy talking and answering questions from others.
People are willing to give their opinions about certain issues.
People want others to monitor and interfere with their actions.
People act and behave most honestly when they think no one is watching.
19. Which group is being tested in a scientific study? (5 points) (Points : 5)
control group
experimental group
population
sample
20. Which option is most likely a goal of a sports-exercise psychologist? (5 points) (Points : 5)
to understand the effect of psychotropic medicines on the brain
to give psychological tests to assist with learning and behavior problems
to work closely with educators and parents to ensure student success
to evaluate the effects of physical activity on psychological development
12. Which option is an example of naturalistic observation? (5 points) (Points : 5)
a researcher follows the development of individuals over their lifespans
a researcher writes a paper about patients in a clinical therapeutic setting
a researcher gives medication to one group and a placebo to another group
a researcher records findings while watching children in a school setting
13. Sal became interested in psychology when his friend was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which subfield of psychology would interest Sal the most? (5 points) (Points : 5)
abnormal psychology
cognitive psychology
educational psychology
social psychology
14. Which of the following subfields of psychology focuses on performing tests that assist in academic learning and behavior problems? (5 points) (Points : 5)
social psychology
school psychology
personality psychology
developmental psychology
15. The following conflict types prohibit effective communication. Which types are most related to passive communication?
I. avoidance
II. silent treatment
III. agreeing
IV. physical confrontation
V. verbal confrontation (5 points) (Points : 5)
I, II, and III
III, IV, and V
I and II
IV and V
16. How would a cognitive psychologist view the causes of a person's behavior? (5 points) (Points : 5)
as a product of mental processes
as the result of unconscious desires
as an outcome of social interactions
as the result of genetic factors
17. The following statements are true about hypotheses and theories except: (5 points) (Points : 5)
Testing a hypothesis may lead to the development of a theory.
New theories and hypotheses may be the result of thinking about old problems in new ways
Both theories and hypotheses have undergone testing.
A theory is based on observations, while a hypothesis is not yet tested.
18. Which statement provides the strongest evidence for the effectiveness of naturalistic observation? (5 points) (Points : 5)
People enjoy talking and answering questions from others.
People are willing to give their opinions about certain issues.
People want others to monitor and interfere with their actions.
People act and behave most honestly when they think no one is watching.
19. Which group is being tested in a scientific study? (5 points) (Points : 5)
control group
experimental group
population
sample
20. Which option is most likely a goal of a sports-exercise psychologist? (5 points) (Points : 5)
to understand the effect of psychotropic medicines on the brain
to give psychological tests to assist with learning and behavior problems
to work closely with educators and parents to ensure student success
to evaluate the effects of physical activity on psychological development