If you are doing a quick study check, you may be able to answer many of these questions using just a few words. To sharpen your writing skills, write a longer essay expanding on the points in your short answer.

1			Two approaches to understanding behavior are through hindsight and through prediction, control, and theory building. How are both approaches vital to the science of psychology?
2			Compare and contrast the ethical standards in human and animal research.
3			Define what independent and dependent variables are and describe how they are utilized in experiments. Provide an example not cited in the text.
4			The text discusses several threats to the validity of research. Explain the difference between two of them, such as internal and external validity.
5			How can statistics be misleading? What measures can consumers of information take to avoid being misled by statistics?
6			Think of some ways you could improve your own critical thinking skills. How would this help you in relation to science and everyday life?