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.
The goals of psychology are the same as the goals of science, except that in psychology, the focus is on __________ and __________.A.behavior . . . biological causesB.prediction . . . thinkingC.behavior . . . cognitive processesD.prediction . . . biological causes
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. Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Love, which can’t be observed or measured directly, is an example of a psychological construct.
Social science is a branch of science that deals with the nature of __________. A.human societyB.the physical worldC.animal societiesD.the medical field
Which of the following is not considered a behavior? A. eating B. anxiety C. sleeping D. crying Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Psychology is considered a science because it uses a systematic method of asking and answering questions.
A psychologist has to obtain a medical degree to diagnose and treat people with disorders.
Karl Popper, a 20th-century philosopher, claimed that genuine scientific theories are __________. A.falsifiableB.reproducibleC.verifiable D.confirmable
Psychologists only focus on how people think and feel.
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