1) Professor Kimball observed that students sitting in front of the class did better on his tests than students sitting in the back of the class. He wondered if class seating position was related to classroom performance. He compared class position with Grade Point Average, analyzed the data, and concluded that a relationship did exist. He then reported his findings in the Journal of Everything You Wanted to Know About Psychology But Were Afraid to Ask. This is an example of
answer choices: laboratory observation, a theory, a statistical analysis, the scientific method
I put statistical analysis
2) Dr. Talin was concerned that his students were not participating in classroom discussions. He decided to stimulate more discussion by rewarding appropriate behavior with extra credit. This behavior is the result of which goal of psychology?
answer choices: description, explanation, prediction, influence
i put influence
3) B.F. Skinner's work on reinforcement and operant conditioning was adapted to real life situations by establishing behavior modification programs in a variety of settings. Behavior modification programs are an example of
answer choices: basic research, applied research, the scientific method, theory development
I put applied research
4)Structuralism , one of the earlier schools of psychology, could not study children, animals or the mentally impaired because
answer choices: they could not adapt to their environment, they could not develop stream of consciousness, they could not use introspection, their responses could not be measured.
I put they could not use introspection.
5) Chauncey Thrushflicker has made a career of studying the yellow-bellied sapsucker in its natural habitat. He observes their behavior in an unobtrusive manner and records his observations. The method he is employing to study these birds is
answer choices: a case study, an experiment, a naturalistic observation, a laboratory observation.
I put naturalistic observation...
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