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Which psychologist incorporated the scientific method into psychology so that it became recognized as a field of science?

Let's imagine a student was unwilling to engage in the school process. Her psychologist suggests taking away the student's phone until she demonstrates desired behavior (i.e. doing homework, going to class, etc.). When she shows desired behavior, the psychologist recommends giving her 30 minutes of phone time for each class she participates in each day. What type of psychologist is this?

When asked, "What do you want to do with your life?", a student always responds, "I don't know." His psychologist has him write out a list of likes and dislikes, then research to find purpose. "You can always take control of your life and figure out how to accomplish your goals," says this type of psychologist.

Children master different activities at different ages, according to this type of psychologist

A patient goes to a doctor, saying she feels depressed. The doctor suggests a drug to balance her neurotransmitter, serotonin. What type of psychology does this doctor practice?

Chip believes that human behavior is generated in our unconscious minds and is the result of unresolved conflicts and desires, especially rooted in childhood experience. More than likely Chip uses which approach?

Dr. Daugherty studies how the thickness of the beaks of one species of birds has undergone changes in response to drought and other environmental factors over a long period of time. Which psychological approach does Dr. Daugherty take?

Did you know that in the U.S. our language has more male-influenced terms than female? But in China, there is far less flexibility and more male-influenced terms. Which psychologist would study how this could affect mindsets?

Instead of studying his spelling words like everyone else, Scott copies from other people when the teacher gives a test. B.F. Skinner would likely attribute Scott’s cheating to

The approach that focuses on how our consciousness works and our responses have evolved is called

Unlike a psychoanalyst, a behaviorist will not consider

Debbie is interested in determining if time of day affects how hard people exercise. To do this she asks 20 of her fellow psychology students to help. Half ride an exercise bike in the morning, and half in the evening. They report their results back to her. In this example, what is the independent variable?