TEST BANK for Mark Krause Daniel Corts Stephen Smith Dan Dolderman An Introduction to PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE First Canadian Edition Test Bank prepared by Dr. Carolyn E. Ensley (Complete And Verified Study material) (1382pages) LEARNEXAMS

1) Psychology is best defined as the study of mental illness and abnormal behaviour. a. True b. False Correct: Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour, thought, and experience. It is much more than the study of mental illness. Answer: b Page Reference: 3 2) A hypothesis is a testable prediction about processes that can be observed and measured. a. True b. False Correct: This is the definition of a hypothesis. Answer: a Page Reference: 3 3) A good hypothesis is one that is stated in the most general terms possible. a. True b. False Correct: A good scientific hypothesis is stated in precise terms that can clearly be confirmed or rejected. Answer: b Page Reference: 4 4) Theories are basically the same thing as opinions or beliefs. a. True b. False Correct: Some people use the