Chapter 1: The Science Of Psychology

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Psychology

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The scientific study of behavior and mental processes

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Psychology is a scientific discipline because it employs ...

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Testing Theories, Scientific Method

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In regards to Wilhelm Wundt, what would be his most substantial contribution to psychology?

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The idea of Introspection

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Wundt was the forefather of....

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Structuralism

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James (psychologist) is the forefather of...

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Functionalism

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Watson is the founder of....

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Behaviorism

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Behaviorism focus on observable events can be traced back to this philosopher....

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Aristotle

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Max Wertheimer founded the

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Gestalt school of psychology

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Psycho-dynamic psychology places emphasis on

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unconscious

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Freud is known for the use of this therapy

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"Talk Therapy"

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"third force" in psychology

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Humanistic

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Humanistic psychology is often associated with these phychologists

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Maslow and Rogers

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Basic Research is mostly associated with

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Universities and Government agencies

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A method of developing knowledge based on evaluation of evidence from experiments/observations

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Empirical approach

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Goals of Psychology

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Describe, Predict, Explain, and Control

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A precise, testable prediction

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Hypothesis

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Order of Scientific Method

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1) Develop Question
2) Propose Hypothesis
3) Collect data
4) Analyze Results
5) Come to Conclusions

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The Ex method requires random sampling b/c

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it ensures representative population of intrest

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Correlational method uses this statistical measure

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Coloration Coefficient

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The Strongest Correlations are

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+1, -1

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In experimental method, this variable is expected to change

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Dependent

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In experimental method, this variable is controlled

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Independent

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Group one receives a placebo; Group two receives a pill believed to relieve depression.

Group one is the
Group two is the

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Group one is the control group.
Group two is the experimental group.

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Participants in a study all have an equal chance of receiving one of the treatments.

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Random Assignment

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When using a naturalistic approach of observation, one must overcome what challenge

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Becoming accustom to the observed

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Informed Consent

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an ethical guideline that requires information is disclosed to participants.