Virtually All Studies Done in Psychology Rely on Studying People

question 20

Multiple Choice

Virtually all studies done in psychology rely on studying people representative of a larger group. What do we call the groups of people who participate in these studies?

• A) samples
• B) populations
• C) mesosystems
• D) independent variables

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Definitions:

Incentive

A factor, often a reward or punishment, that motivates behavior or increases the likelihood of a certain response.

Biological Needs

Biological needs are the essential requirements that organisms must meet to maintain life, such as food, water, air, and shelter.

Social Needs

The human requirements for companionship, belonging, inclusion, and being part of a community.

Homeostasis

The self-regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.