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11 Cards in this Set
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In research, an animal whose behavior is used to discover principles that may apply to human behavior.
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Animal model
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The error of attributing human thoughts, feelings, or motives to animals.
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Anthropomorphic fallacy
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Scientific study undertaken to solve immediate practical problems.
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Applied research
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False system based on the belief that human behavior is influenced by the position of stars and planets.
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Astrology
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The tendency to consider a personal description accurate if it is stated in very general terms.
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Barnum effect
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A record of the initial frequency of a target behavior.
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Baseline
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Scientific inquiry done to advance basic knowledge, not to solve a practical problem.
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Basic research
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The study of overt, observable behavior.
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Behaviorism
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A sample that does not accurately reflect the population from which it was drawn.
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Biased sample
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Belief that behavior is controlled by biological processes, such as heredity or evolution.
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Biological determinism
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A psychologist who studies the relationship between behavior and biological processes, especially activity in the nervous system.
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Biopsychologist
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