Unit 1 assessment
Question 1 Distinguish between a theory, a hypothesis, and
an operational definition. You must also provide an example for each one.
Your response must be at least 200 words in length.
Question 2 When people think of psychology, they usually
think of mental disorders, emotional disorders, abnormal acts, personal
problems, and psychotherapy, but it relates to many different areas of life.
Define psychology, and describe how it addresses topics from a scientific
perspective. Your answer must include two specific examples.
Your response must be at least 200 words in length.
Question 3 Identify the differences between case studies,
naturalistic and laboratory observations, tests, surveys, correlational
studies, and experiments.
Your response must be at least 200 words in length.
Question 4 Compare the three early psychologies of
structuralism, functionalism, and psychoanalysis. Your response should identify
the major thinkers who promoted each of these schools of thought and an example
of an area they would examine.
Your response must be at least 200 words in length.
