PSY220H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Illusory Contours, Fundamental Attribution Error, Natural Selection

26. To understand a very unique set of unusual behaviors of a single adult client, a clinical psychologist carefully investigates the client's life situation, and his physical, social, and educational history. This psychologist conducted a(n) a. case study. b. meta-analysis. c. experimental study. d. correlational study.

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