PSYC 1001 Lecture Notes - Dependent And Independent Variables, Antihypertensive Drug, Scientific Method

Dr. Mitchell is interested in the aggressive behaviour of pigeons. So, he goes to the park and records how many times one pigeon "attacks" another. This aspect of Dr. Mitchell's research is MOST consistent with which goal of psychology? A) description B) understanding C) prediction D) control E) usefulness

4. Dr. Mitchell is interested in the aggressive behaviour of pigeons. So, he goes to the park and records how many times one pigeon "attacks" another. This aspect of Dr. Mitchell's research is MOST consistent with which goal of psychology? A) description B) understanding C) prediction D) control E) usefulness

Professor Abel views the causes of schizophrenia as strictly biological, while Professor Worth sees the causes as completely environmental. Both are wrong. Why? A) the causes of abnormal behaviour are best described at the psychological level B) the causes of abnormal behaviour are best described in terms of psychodynamic principles C) interaction must be considered—both levels are likely involved and each influence the other D) there are no known explanations for schizophrenia. E) B & D are correct