Pop Culture
Which movie franchise did the phrase 'may the force be with you' come from?
Star Wars
What is maladaptive behaviour?
Behaviours that are harmful to the person and negatively affects their daily functioning
What is an independent variable?
Variable that is manipulated in the experiment by the researcher
Can psychologists prescribe medication to their clients?
No, only a psychiatrist can
Which country invented pizza?
Italy
Who published more songs in their discography? Drake or Kendrick?
Drake
What's the difference between 'abnormal' and 'normal" behaviour?
Abnormal - Uncommon behaviour compared to how majority of the population act
Normal - Common behaviour for majority of the population
What's the difference between an independent variable and dependent variable (definition wise)?
IV - Variable manipulated in the experiment by the researcher
DV - Variable observed/measured in response to changes in the IV
What is a pseudoscience?
Pseudoscience refers to beliefs, practices, or claims that are presented as scientific but lack empirical evidence
Does traditional and authentic carbonara have cream in it?
No
What is the name of a Netflix series that depicts aliens coming to invade Earth because their home planet's weather conditions are unstable from having 3 suns?
3 body problem
Describe social stigma and give an example based on this disorder: Schizophrenia
Social stigma refers to the negative attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes that society holds about certain individuals or groups + common negative stigma/stereotypes surrounding people diagnosed with schizophrenia
What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?
To serve as a comparison
Outline the difference between a mental health problem and a mental health disorder
Problem: short-term/temporary + some impairment on functioning
Disorder: Long-term + severe impairment on functioning
What American city is famous for its deep-dish pizza?
Chicago
Name 2 examples of a game franchise that has a live movie/tv adaptation
Any of the following:
Resident Evil, The last of us, Mortal Kombat, Tomb Raider, The Witcher, Assassin's Creed etc.
List down the biological risk factors of Tommy (diagnosed with depression)
Genetics and brain function - Hereditary + Lack of serotonin and/or dopamine
List down the scientific method steps IN ORDER
observation, question, hypothesis, prediction, experiment, analysis, and conclusion
What does the central nervous system do?
Processes information received through sensory neurons and body parts in the peripheral nervous system and activates responses, enabling us to adapt to environment.
What Mexican street food consists of grilled corn on the cob coated with spices, lime, cheese and lime?
Elote
Name 5 gods of Greek Mythology
Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Hermes etc
What is mental wellness?
Good social and emotional wellbeing - Have the capacity/capability to cope/adapt/function with challenges and change in daily life.
Sarah is planning to conduct a controlled experiment; should she go for a sample size of 21 participants or 200 participants?
Explain your answer.
200 participants because a larger sample size can garner more valid results/findings
Give an example to differentiate between validity vs reliability
RELIABILITY: If you weigh yourself on the same scale twice in a matter of minutes, you would expect the weight measurement to be the same. If not, then the scale you are using is unreliable.
VALIDITY: When you weigh yourself you expect that your scale measures body weight (in kilograms). The scale should not measure something else, only what it is designed to measure.
What method of food preservation involves soaking foods in a solution of salt and water to extend their shelf life?
Brining