1. Which of the following are characteristics of psychology?
a. scientific
b. broad
c. practical
d. all of the above
2. Which of the following statements are false?
a. Description leads to prediction.
b. Prediction leads to understanding.
c. Understanding leads to control.
d. All of the above are false.
3. The characteristic that distinguishes psychology from other fields such as philosophy, astrology, and pastoral counseling is
a. its breadth
b. its practicality
c. its interest in theory
d. its emphasis on the scientific approach
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b. You chose b "broad "Sorry, that's only partly right. Psychology is broad, but that's not the only characteristic of psychology. Try again.
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You chose c " practical "Sorry, that's only partly right. Try again.
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d You chose d, " all of the above ." That's right!
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a. You chose"a. Description leads to prediction" Sorry, but prediction does lead to prediction. If you know what people typically do, you may be able to predict what they will do. Try again.
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b.You chose "b. Prediction leads to understanding."
You're right! You can predict things without understanding them.
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c You chose "c. Understanding leads to control. "
Sorry, but understanding can lead to control. (If you know the cause, you may be able to find a cure). Try again.
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d
You chose " d. all of the above ."
Sorry, that's wrong. Try again.
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a
You chose " a. breadth ."
Sorry, other fields are also broad.
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b
You chose " b. practicality ."
Sorry, that's wrong. Many fields are interested in practical results. Astrologers want to help people.
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c
You chose " c. ."
Sorry, that's wrong. Astrologers have a theory. Try again.
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d
You chose " d. Scientific ."
That's right!
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