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1.4 - Popular Notions about the Discipline of Psychology

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define common sense in the context of psychology.

💡 Hint: Think about how everyday experiences shape one’s understanding.

Question 2

Easy

What is the difference between folk psychology and scientific psychology?

💡 Hint: Consider how each type influences behavior understanding.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main difference between popular psychology and scientific psychology?

  • A) Both are the same.
  • B) Popular psychology is based on anecdotal evidence while scientific psychology is based on empirical evidence.
  • C) Popular psychology is more reliable.
  • D) Scientific psychology does not consider human behavior.

💡 Hint: Consider what each type of psychology relies on.

Question 2

True or False: Scientific psychology aims to predict behavior based on common sayings.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the role of evidence in psychology.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Discuss a situation where a common sense belief led you to a false conclusion about someone’s behavior. How might scientific psychology suggest a different interpretation?

💡 Hint: Consider friendships or relationships where misunderstandings originated.

Question 2

Analyze a case study where empirical evidence contradicted a widely held belief in society. What implications did this difference have for public understanding?

💡 Hint: Look into educational psychology studies that challenged traditional beliefs.

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