JEOPARDY
PSYCH 105
EXAM 3
UNVEILING THE
TRUTH
BREAKING
THROUGH THE
BREAKTHROUGH
MYTH
BLUEPRINTS FOR
CONSTRUCTING
PSYCHOLOGY
ADVANCED
SCHOOLING
MAJORING IN
PSYCHOLOGY
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Unveiling the Truth
100
Name three methods people use to form
their personal beliefs
Observation
Intuition
Reasoning
Unveiling the Truth
200
Explain how emotion can affect thinking
We are less likely to consider alternatives when we are afraid
Mood can affect memory
When we are in a good mood, we often give the benefit of the
doubt
Unveiling the Truth
300
Explain the Confirm the View Bias
We look for and emphasize information that is consistent with
our expectations.
Unveiling the Truth
400
Name four goals of science.
Describe
Understand Relationships
Explain Causes
Predict/Control
Unveiling the Truth
500
Define ‘The Human Problem’
Scientists are human, and human reasoning is faulty and
subjective.
Breaking Through….
100
What is a scientific hypothesis? What is a
scientific theory?
A scientific hypothesis is a prediction about specific changes
or transformations in an empirical study
A scientific theory is an explanation about a pattern of results
found across scientific studies
Breaking Through….
200
According to the formal definition of the
Principle of Connectivity…
… scientific ideas must be connected to results from empirical
studies.
Breaking Through….
300
True or False? According to the Principle of
Falsifiability, scientific ideas must predict
an expected pattern of empirical results.
True.
Breaking Through….
400
According to the Principle of_____, theories
must be testable and specific.
Falsifiability
Breaking Through….
500
What is the gist of the Principle of
Convergence?
Confidence that something is true increases when different
researchers find the same thing to be true.
Blueprints….
100
Psychologists are interested in what two
types of constructs?
Those that CAUSE change (called independent variables)
Those that DETECT change (called dependent variables)
Blueprints….
200
What is the “Construct Problem?”
Constructs cannot be measured with standardized units.
Blueprints….
300
What are operational definitions?
Operational definitions are functional re-definitions. Concepts
(constructs) are re-defined as specific, observable, and
measureable events.
Blueprints….
400
How does a case study differ from
naturalistic observation?
A case study involves watching the same subject or group over
time. Naturalistic observation involves watching many people
in a natural environment, usually for a relatively short time.
Blueprints….
500
If you are concerned about the honesty of
your participants, you may want to avoid
using ____ methods.
Self-Report
Advanced…
100
What are the basic differences between a
social worker and a counselor (not
considering specific jobs)?
A counselor is more focused on the individual’s mind, while
the social worker is concerned with a more global perspective.
A counselor receives more training on assessment techniques
than a social worker.
Advanced…
200
Which model of graduate school provides
training in both research and practice?
The Scientist-Practitioner model.
Advanced…
300
True or False: There are no funding
opportunities for students in PhD.
programs?
False. There are various opportunities, including teaching
assistant positions, research positions, and fellowships.
Advanced…
400
Is it true you should only apply to Master’s
programs with APA accreditation?
No, the APA does not have an accreditation program for
Master’s programs.
Advanced…
500
Why do Psych majors consider an advanced
degree in Psychology?
Interest in understanding human behavior
Higher earning potential
More flexibility in career choices
Higher social status
Majoring…
100
Julian wants to be a Psychiatrist, but he
doesn’t know much about the job or the
educational requirements. What type of
student is Julian?
A misaligned student
Majoring…
200
According to a PSYCH alumni satisfaction
survey, those in business are
disappointed with __, but satisfied with __.
The impact of the work; the salary
Majoring…
300
A friend of yours is argues that Psychology
is not similar to the natural sciences. What
could you say to show that Psychology is
similar to the natural sciences?
Psychology and natural science share an interest in…
...biological/biochemical foundations of behavior and thought
…humans and non-humans
…experimental methods
Majoring…
400
What could you say to argue that
Psychology is not a humanity?
Psychology uses scientific methods and has scientific goals. It
Is also interested in brain processes and non-human animals.
Majoring…
500
Of the three antecedents of Psychology,
which are considered humanities?
Philosophy is a Humanity. Religion is sometimes
considered to be a Humanity.