AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Brianne wants to find an explanation for the behavior of her lab ratsin her study. Which step in the scientific method is she currently focusingon?
A
testing a hypothesis
B
perceiving the question
C
drawing conclusions
D
reporting her results
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Brianne wants to find an explanation for the behavior of her lab rats in her study. Which step in the scientific method is she currently focusing on? Testing a hypothesis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The experimental method is the most scientific and objective way of studying behavior. In this method, experiments are conducted in the laboratories under controlled conditions. In experiments, usually, the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable is studied.

Detailed explanation-3: -Psychologists employ the scientific method-stating the question, offering a theory and then constructing rigorous laboratory or field experiments to test the hypothesis. Psychologists apply the understanding gleaned through research to create evidence-based strategies that solve problems and improve lives.

Detailed explanation-4: -Psychology is the Scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It seeks to describe, explain, predict, and control behavior and mental processes.

Detailed explanation-5: -Behaviorism is the early perspective tried to return to focus on scientific inquiry by ignoring the study of consciousness by the means of we can used it through interacting within our environment.

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