201 Best Psychology Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

How is the traditional physical workplace using information technology?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Virtual work

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Should psychological experiments like "Stanford prison experiment" be promoted?

M. Krasinski, Content Writer
Answered: Jul 25, 2018

Ethics in the field of psychological experimentation is rightly very much stricter than in the time of Stanford and his prison experiment. Nowadays when devising an experiment you must carefully...Read More

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Which type of drug could also be labeled hallucinogens?

H. Barnes, Unemployed
Answered: Jun 04, 2019

The correct answer to this question is Psychedelics. This drug aims to start psychedelic experiences. These experiences cause changes in thought, vision, voice, and can change one's consciousness...Read More

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What does the wavelength or frequency determine when dealing with light?

L. Hawkes, Teacher
Answered: Jan 04, 2019

Light is considered to be radiation on a spectrum. To determine how much or little light there is, you would have to look at the light’s wavelengths. The wavelengths are measured in...Read More

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Is depression an overrated mental construct?

Todd Gurley
Answered: Jun 19, 2018

A mental construct is something we can imagine and discuss but not see. Therefore, you could say that all illnesses are mental constructs for all we see are the symptoms. We can see the symptoms...Read More

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What is not an aspect of Murray's definition of achievement motivation?

Barry Mclean, Sales Manager
Answered: Apr 24, 2019

There are always different reasons why people do the things that they do. There are some who will do it because they want to improve themselves. They want to make sure that they will become best...Read More

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What is the first step in planning research?

Cale
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Establish research aims

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Is procrastination a mental construct?

A. Cook, English Professor
Answered: Nov 22, 2018

There are a lot of negative things that have been associated with procrastination. There are some who feel that this is being done only by those who feel depressed and sad. There are also some...Read More

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What is self-consistency theory in psychology?

Pixiedust_ash
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Self-consistency theory

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What do we call the ability of brain to sense and respond to danger and fear?

M. Krasinski, Content Writer
Answered: Jul 25, 2018

It is a vital human response to sense danger and to respond with fear. We have what is called a 'flight or fight' reaction to threat. In the amygdala, sited in the temporal lobe region of the...Read More

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What are some of the most efficient ways to manipulate people?

S. Hughes
Answered: Jun 04, 2018

There are a number of different techniques you can use to manipulate people. It’s hard to say which techniques are the most efficient because it generally depends on the person who is the...Read More

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What is short-term memory?

Doddsk
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

At any given moment we can consciously process only a ver limited amount of information
Without active processing short term memories have a limited life

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What is personification and what is its usage?

L. Sevigny, Doctor
Answered: Jul 26, 2018

Personification is a figure of speech that attributes inanimate objects or animals with human actions. In simpler words, it is giving actions to non-living things that are usually done or acted...Read More

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What is the difference between Cognitive Science and Psychology?

Anthony Paul Bonadio, Teacher
Answered: Jun 18, 2019

Psychology is known to be the study of the human mind. This tackles the various things that the mind may think about and what the mind can do to people’s behavior. Cognitive science deals...Read More

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Who is a sociopath?

A. Daniels, Professor
Answered: Nov 04, 2018

Sociopaths are usually defined as individuals who display anti-social behavior, which is mainly characterized by a lack of empathy towards others. It is coupled with a display of abnormal moral...Read More

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