PSYC 110 Exam 1 Study Guide ULL Christie Charles | 50 Questions with 100% Correct Answers

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What is the definition of psychology? - ✔✔The scientific study of behavior and mental processes What field of psychology emerged as a science? - ✔✔Systematic methods to observe human behavi... or and draw conclusions William James, a prominent American psychologist and philosopher, focused on human interactions with the outside world and the purpose of thoughts. What is his view known as? - ✔✔Functionalism What approach to psychology emphasizes the scientific study of observable responses and their environmental determinants? - ✔✔Behavioral approach What would a psychologist be interested in who is following the humanistic approach to psychology? - ✔✔A person's positive qualities, capacity for positive growth and the freedom to choose one's destiny What are the steps of the scientific method? - ✔✔1. Observing a phenomenon 2. Formulating hypotheses and predictions 3. Testing through empirical research 4. Drawing conclusions 5. Evaluating the theory [Show More]

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