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22 Cards in this Set
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Scientific method of Psychology |
1. Perceiving the question (Make initial observations) 2. Forming the Hypothesis 3. Testing the Hypothesis 4. Drawing conclusions 5. Reporting the results |
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Research methods |
1. Correlation research 2. Experimental research |
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Correlation research defination |
Measure of relationship between 2 or more variables |
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Types of correlation research |
- Naturalistic observation - Laboratory research - Case study - Survey |
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Features of Naturalistic observation |
Plus: natural Minus: lack control Caution: observer effect and bias |
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Features of Lab observation |
Plus: Relative control
Minus: Descriptive
Caution: Observer effect and bias |
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Features of Case study |
Plus: Falsification Minus: hard to generalise Caution: individual differences |
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Falsification |
Falsifiable: in principle possible to show observation to be false |
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Features of survey |
Plus: quick, large amount Minus: self-report Caution: sampling false, bias |
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Effect of manipulation |
[Post-test (E) - pre-test (E)] - [post-test (C) - pre-test (C)] |
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Operational Defination |
Measurable behavior |
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Participant bias of Experimental Research |
- "Good" Subject
- Demand characteristics |
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Participant bias control |
- deception - placebo - Manipulation check during debrief |
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Experimenter bias control |
Double blind |
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Experimental research |
Plus: controlled causation Minus: unnatural |
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Correlation Research |
Plus: natural, descriptive Minus: lack control |
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Research Ethics |
- Beware of our rights - Beware of others rights - More thinking |
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Other's rights |
- Protection of participants welfare - Confidentiality - Consent |
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Psychiatrist |
Medical doctor specializing in diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders |
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Psychoanalyst |
Psychiatrist or psychologist with special training in Freudian theories |
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Psychiatric social worker |
Social worker with some training in therapy methods who focus on environmental conditions impact on mental disorders |
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Psychologist |
Academic degree and specialized training in one or more areas of Psychology - teaching, counseling, research etc. - Clinical, counseling, developemental, social, personality etc |
