PSY-P 101 Final: Introduction to the World of Psychology
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Introduction to psychology: which of these is the most accurate definition of the discipline of psychology, the scientific study of behavior, the scientific study of mental processes, the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The definition of psychology includes both behavior and mental processes and doesn"t exclude animals: the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. The definition of psychology includes also animal behavior and mental processes. Ans: c: ________________ is the most objective method known for acquiring knowledge, research, the scientific method. The scientific method systematically controls variables reducing bias and error: checks and balances, the double-blind method. This is a method for reducing bias but is not involved in measuring data. Ans: b: children who watch violent cartoons will become more aggressive. according to the scientific method, this statement is most likely a ___________, conclusion, result, hypothesis. This statement is an educated guess about the effects of violent cartoons: fact.
