Question

1) One advantage of a case study is that it:

		a) allows study of complex phenomena not easily reproduced experimentally
		b) can be generalised to the population
		c) maximises control over relevant variables
		d) establishes causation 2) Defining psychology as "the scientific study of behaviour" best reflects which paradigm? a) the behavioural paradigm b) the cognitive paradigm c) the biological paradigm d) the scientific paradigm 3) The state during which a neuron contains fewer positively charged ions inside the cell than outside the cell and is not firing is referred to as the ____________ . a) Membrane potential b) Action potential c) Resting potential d) Negative potential

Answer 1

1) Case studies provide in-depth analysis and allows intensive study of a concept that cannot be studied experimentally. They allow the study of a complex phenomenon in real life situation and which cannot be replicated in laboratory set up.

Answer. Option a). allows study of complex phenomena not easily reproduced experimentally.

2) Behaviorism is a psychological paradigm that emphasis on the observable behavior that occurs through stimulus-response behaviors and that all behaviors are learned through interaction with the environment. This paradigm of behaviorism was promoted by John Watson.

Answer. Option a). the behavioral paradigm.

3).The state during which a neuron contains more negatively charged ions and few positively charged ions inside the cell than outside the cell and is not firing to is called Resting potential. At this stage the neuron is not sending any signal and has a membrane potential of -70mV.

Answer. Option c). Resting potential.