PSYC 121 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Response Bias, Dependent And Independent Variables

Compare and contrast 1 theoretical and applied branches of psychology

2. abnormal psychology and clinical psychology

26. To understand a very unique set of unusual behaviors of a single adult client, a clinical psychologist carefully investigates the client's life situation, and his physical, social, and educational history. This psychologist conducted a(n) a. case study. b. meta-analysis. c. experimental study. d. correlational study.

Dr. Mitchell is interested in the aggressive behaviour of pigeons. So, he goes to the park and records how many times one pigeon "attacks" another. This aspect of Dr. Mitchell's research is MOST consistent with which goal of psychology? A) description B) understanding C) prediction D) control E) usefulness