Mastering the World of Psychology A Scientist-Practitioner Approach 6th Edition Wood – Test Bank

Test Bank for Wood 6e Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology Multiple Choice 1. Psychology is _____ a) a collection of theories that have yet to be tested. b) the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. c) the study of spiritual phenomena. d) the collective term for various forms of therapy. Answer: b Skill Level: Understand Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 1.1.1: Explain why psychologists use the scientific method Topic: An Introduction to the Science of Psychology 2. The scientific method starts with _____ a) a theory. b) a hypothesis. c) an experiment. d) observations. Answer: d Skill Level: Understand Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 1.1.1: Explain why psychologists use the scientific method Topic: An Introduction to the Science of Psychology 3. _____ is the most objective method known for acquiring knowledge. a) Observational research b) The scientific method c) A pilot study d) A case study Answer: b Skill Level: Analyze Difficulty: Moderate Learning Objective: 1.1.1: Explain why psychologists use the scientific method Item Analysis: % correct 33 a = 14 b = 33 c = 7 d = 47 r = .22 Topic: An Introduction to the Science of Psychology 4. A theory is _____ a) proposed to explain how a number of separate facts are related. b) a testable prediction about mental processes or behavior. c) a set of observations. d) proven by peer review. Answer: a Skill Level: Understand Difficulty: Moderate Learning Objective: 1.1.1: Explain why psychologists use the scientific method Topic: An Introduction to the Science of Psychology Copyright © 2018, 2014, 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. 1