An Approach Advocating That Psychologists Restrict Themselves to the Scientific

question 369

Multiple Choice

An approach advocating that psychologists restrict themselves to the scientific study of objectively observable behaviour is called:

• A)objectivism.
• B)behaviourism.
• C)absolutism.
• D)relativism.

Identify the best measure of association for explaining the impact of exposure on disease occurrence.

Apply the concept of population proportion attributable risk to assess the impact of a risk factor on a population.

Understand and calculate the attributable risk to estimate the excess risk of disease associated with an exposure.

Understand the criteria necessary to establish a causal relationship between an exposure and a disease.

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Definitions:

Little Brain

Another term for the cerebellum, a part of the brain that plays an important role in motor control, and it may also be involved in some cognitive functions.

Midbrain

A part of the brainstem that plays an important role in the processing of visual and auditory information and in the control of eye movements and body movement.

Executive Control Center

A term often associated with the prefrontal cortex of the brain, responsible for decision making, planning, and regulating behavior.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement and involved in functions such as reasoning, planning, and problem-solving.