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Psycology is: |
Study behavior and mental process. |
'ology' and science. |
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Basic research |
In lab, more experiments and stuff |
"basic" |
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Applied research |
Behavior and outcomes in real-world applications. Ie, at schools |
Kids. |
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1. Describe |
Describe, take notes, observe, NO BIAS. |
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2. Explain |
Write down factors that are observed |
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3. Predict |
Predict outcomes |
Sorta if this we assume this is outcome |
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4. Control |
Used research finding to shape, modify and control behavior |
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Major perspectives of Psychology |
Different views, essentially |
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Psychoanalytic |
Abnormal aspects. Emphasized that personality are influenced by conflict between one's inner desires and expectations from society |
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Behavior perspective |
Classic Conditioning learning process. B.f. skimmer focus in relationship between behavior and consequences. Operant conditioning, type of learning that occurs when behavior is rewarded or punished. |
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Humanstic perspective |
People inherently positive and will grow for the better when given the chance. |
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Cognitive psycology |
Examines mental process that's directs from behavior, focusing in concepts such as thinking, memories, and langusge |
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Cognitive nuroscience |
Nuro proccess connected to nervus system |
Ie. Ptsd |
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Evolutionary perspective |
People.will adapt |
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Biopsychosocial perspective |
Through personality traits physical biology and social factors influence |
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Critical thinking |
Thinking outside the box, connecting pieces |
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Scientific Method: |
Question, hypothesis, study and collect data, analysis data, publish, ask questions. Repeat |
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Random sample |
Randomly chosen for experiememt |
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Representative Sample |
Subgroup of population for experiment |
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Observer bias |
Bias |
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Case study |
Detailed explanation of particular person |
rain man |
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Servay |
Quick and easy, but not necessarily accurate |
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Cooralation method |
Cooralation between variables. Does not prove |
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R= |
Close to 0, no cooralation. 1 complete match |
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Independent Variable |
Designed to be manipulate. Ie, violent games |
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Dependent Variable |
Designed to be measured to determine effect on the manipulation. Ie, aggressive behavior |
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Extranius Variable |
Unintentionally affecting study. Ie, weather while studying mood |
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Confounding variable |
Confusing for researcher, ie, 2 things happen at once |
Lack of sleep vs. coffee affecting acidemic |
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Placebo effecf |
Fake thing offered as real for control group. |
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Studies must be: |
Ethics, confident, deception less, concentrate and not harmful |
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