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Psy 201 Exam 1 (Ch.1) Matthews questions with
correct answers
Psychology Correct Answer-The scientific study of behavior and mental
processes.

Scientific Part of Psychology Correct Answer-Aims for explanation,
prediction, and control (ie change circumstances).

Behavior Part of Psychology Correct Answer-Both overt (can see and
measure) and covert (cannot see directly).

Mental Processes Part of Psychology Correct Answer-Perception,
problem solving, etc.

Theories Correct Answer-A set of hypothesized statements about the
relationships among events. They propose reasons for relationships
among events.

They propose reasons for relationships among events. A satisfactory
psychological theory allows us to predict behavior. Many psychological
theories combine statements about behavior, mental processes, and
biological processes. Correct Answer-Purposes of Theories

If our observations cannot be adequately explained by, or predicted
from, a given theory, we should consider revising or replacing it. You
can never fully prove or disprove a theory, you can only strengthen or

, contradict it. In reality, facts are observable, and they are somehow
connected. The theory explains the facts that are observable. Then, they
test the theory with hypotheses. The results either strengthen theory or
show the flaws. Correct Answer-Relationships to Facts and Hypotheses
for Theories

Pure Research Correct Answer-Research conducted without concern for
immediate applications. Some researchers engage primarily in this basic
research. It is undertaken because the researcher is interested in the
research topic. It has no immediate application to personal or social
problems and has therefore been characterized as research for its own
sake. Although it is sparked by curiosity and the desire to know and
understand, today's -- research enhances tomorrow's ways of life.
(Knowledge for knowledges sake).

Applied Research Correct Answer-Research conducted in an effort to
find solutions to particular problems personal or social). Many
psychologists practice psychology by -- psychological knowledge to
help individuals change their behavior so that they can meet their own
goals more effectively. (How to use the information and solve real
problems).

Structuralism, Functionalism, Behaviorism Correct Answer-Three Early
Schools of Psychology (In Order)

1st School of Psychology (Structuralism) Correct Answer-Founded by
Wilhelm Wundt who attempted to break down conscious experience into
sensations such as sight and taste, emotions, and mental imagery. The
goal of -- was to break conscious experience down into objective

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