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WGU C180 Intro to Psychology Questions and Answers Latest Update empirical study Correct Answer- Results of verifiable evidence from a systematic collection and analysis of data that has been objec... tively observed, measured, and undergone experimentation. Basic research Correct Answer- research that answers fundamental questions about behavior. Applied research Correct Answer- research that investigates issues that have implications for everyday life and provides solutions to everyday problems. Basic research Correct Answer- Expands knowledge on an area of research interest but does not seek to promote change in behavior or mental state. Empirical Research Correct Answer- Collects and analyzes data on areas of research interest using scientific measures to gain knowledge for knowledge's sake or to promote changes in behavior or mental states. Applied Research Correct Answer- Applies research findings towards well-being, e.g. change in behavior or mental state. Mentalism Correct Answer- type of performing art in which the performer appears to read the mind of another. Such powers may seem to be the result of psychic or paranormal practices, but in reality is the result of a combination of suggestion, misdirection, and psychology. Hypnosis Correct Answer- a therapeutic technique employed by some clinicians to facilitate increased suggestibility and dissociated experiences. Consciousness Correct Answer- our subjective awareness of ourselves and our environment.dualism Correct Answer- the mind (or soul) and the body are separate entities monism Correct Answer- consciousness and the mind are biologically based and exist within the brain cognitive neuroscience Correct Answer- looks to correlate brain activity to behavior through the use of functional brain imaging negative emotional reactions Correct Answer- occur when we are not living up to our anticipated goals or expectations or when we believe that other people perceive us negatively maladaptive behaviors Correct Answer- use of alcohol or other psychoactive drugs, to escape from consciousness Developmental psychology Correct Answer- the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, and social changes that occur throughout human life, which are guided by both genetic predispositions (nature) and environmental influences (nurture). [Show More]
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