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What is Psychology? quiz #5
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  • Food, water, shelter, and warmth represent which needs in Maslow's hierarchy?
    They represent physiological needs.
  • Which symptom is characteristic of someone on a hallucinogenic drug?
    Hallucinations are characteristic of someone on a hallucinogenic drug.
  • What is acquiring knowledge and skills through experience called?
    This is called learning.
  • What are the two main domains of psychology discussed in the video?
    The two main domains are research and clinical practice. These domains inform and complement each other in the field.
  • What does the phrase 'it depends' signify in psychological research?
    'It depends' reflects the complexity and variability of human behavior. Psychologists use it to avoid making inaccurate or overly definitive statements.
  • How does modern psychology gather evidence to support its findings?
    Modern psychology relies on empirical evidence. This evidence is gathered through scientific observation and experimentation.
  • What is philosophical dualism and who proposed it?
    Philosophical dualism is the idea that the mind and body are different entities. It was proposed by Rene Descartes.
  • According to philosophical materialism, what is the relationship between the mind and the brain?
    Philosophical materialism states that the mind and body are the same. The mind is what the brain does, with mental events corresponding to physical or chemical changes in the brain.
  • What is John Locke's view on how humans acquire knowledge?
    John Locke believed in philosophical empiricism, which states that all knowledge is acquired through experience. He described humans as being born as blank slates.
  • How do modern psychologists view the nature versus nurture debate?
    Modern psychologists recognize that both innate factors and environmental influences are important. They no longer see the debate as an either/or issue.
  • What is the scientific study of the mind and behavior called?
    The scientific study of the mind and behavior is called psychology.
  • How is psychology generally defined?
    Psychology is generally defined as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
  • What does the term 'psychology' refer to?
    The term 'psychology' refers to the scientific study of the mind and behavior.
  • Who was the first person referred to as a psychologist?
    Wilhelm Wundt is often considered the first person referred to as a psychologist.
  • In your own words, how would you define psychology?
    Psychology is the scientific study of how people think, feel, and behave.
  • How is psychology best characterized as a field?
    Psychology is best characterized as a scientific field that studies the mind and behavior using empirical evidence.
  • What is the main focus of the field of psychology?
    The field of psychology is essentially about understanding thoughts, motivations, emotions, brain function, patterns of behavior, and stability and change across the lifespan.
  • Do psychologists only focus on how people think and feel?
    No, psychologists study not only how people think and feel but also how they behave and how the brain works.
  • Is the focus of psychologists solely on the way we think and feel?
    No, psychologists focus on thoughts, feelings, behaviors, brain function, and patterns of change and stability.
  • What are the four main goals of psychology?
    The four main goals of psychology are to understand thoughts, motivations, and emotions; understand how the brain works; identify patterns of behavior; and examine stability and change across the lifespan and situations.
  • What is one way to distinguish between psychology and sociology?
    One way to distinguish between psychology and sociology is that psychology focuses on individual mind and behavior, while sociology studies groups and social structures.
  • Do psychologists only focus on how people think and feel?
    No, psychologists study a wide range of topics including behavior, brain function, emotions, and development, not just thoughts and feelings.