1. Psychology can be considered a collection of many related fields of study. What is one of the features that all of these fields have in common? a. The use of the scientific method b. The study of mental illness c. The belief that the unconscious mind determines human behaviour d. The use of introspection 2. _____ are built from _____ that are repeatedly tested and confirmed. a. Theories; hypotheses b. Hypotheses; theories c. Predictions; observations d. Observations; predictions 3. The biopsychosocial model assumes that: a. behaviour often can be fully explained only by combining multiple perspectives. b. biological factors are more important than social factors in determining behaviour. c. all living organisms form social groups, based on their physical and psychological needs. d. the simplest explanation for behaviour is usually the best. 4. Which of the following is true about the concept of scientific literacy? a. Only trained scientists are considered scientifically literate. b. Scientific literacy is the ability to answer basic science questions without looking up their answers. c. A person who can understand, analyze, and apply scientific information is demonstrating scientific literacy. d. Knowledge of scientific terminology is the most important part of scientific literacy. 5. _____ is the belief that knowledge comes through observation and experience. a. Determinism b. Parsimony
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