Psychology 150 Final Exam

Psychology 150 Final Exam
Define Psychology - Psy is the study of mental processes and behavior
 four goals: describe, explain, predict, & control
Who is the "father" of psychology? - William Wundt
What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist? - A psychologist cant prescribe
medication when a psychiatrist can prescribe medication
What is an independent variable? What is a dependent variable? (Hint: which one is manipulated and
which one is measured) - IV- going to change something else (manipulated)
DV- how someone changes after IV (Measured)
Provide or be able to identify an example of an independent and dependent variable. - A scientist
studies the impact of withholding affection on rats. The independent variable is the affection. The
dependent variable is the reaction of the rats.
List the steps of the scientific method in order. - 1) Make observations
2) Develop Hypothesis
3) Test Hypothesis
4) Build Theory
What makes psy a science: its method
What are the ethical guidelines for research that are in place to protect participants? - Institutional
review board "ethics police"