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Psych 255 - Introduction to Research Questions and answers
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Psych 255 - Introduction to Research(a) describe, (b) explain, (c) predict, and (d) influence behavior and mental processes. -
correct answer-Psychologists carry out research with four goals in mind. These four goals
build upon one another, creating a pyramid for researchers. The four goals are to
applied research - correct answer-occurs when research is conducted to solve a practical
problem within a field of study.
basic research - correct answer-is conducted to further the collective knowledge about a
topic within a field of study.
describe - correct answer-The underlying goal laying the groundwork for all research is to
_______ an event or process.
describe - correct answer-When we heard about this behavior, we wondered, "What is going
on here?"
explain - correct answer-Now, the question changes from "What is going on?" to "Why is this
happening?"
explain - correct answer-Once a description of a behavior or process has been adequately
provided, researchers move onto ________ the behavior or process.
influence - correct answer-The last goal of psychological research is to ____ the studied
behavior or process.
influence - correct answer-The question for this goal becomes, "How can I enhance or
reduce the exhib-ited behavior or process?"
predict - correct answer-The question for this goal is: "Where will this behavior or event be
exhibited?"
predict - correct answer-The third goal of psychological research is to _________ the
occurrence of a behavior or process.
The Scientific Method - correct answer-provides a framework from which psychologists are
able to systematically study behavior and mental processes.
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