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Which psychological approach focuses on the inherent value and dignity of individuals?
Which psychological approach focuses on the inherent value and dignity of individuals?
- Social psychology
- Humanistic psychology (correct)
- Behavioral psychology
- Cognitive psychology
What is the primary goal of a case study in psychology?
What is the primary goal of a case study in psychology?
- To compare the effects of different variables on behavior
- To gain in-depth understanding of a single case or phenomenon (correct)
- To identify general patterns and trends
- To establish cause-and-effect relationships
What is the purpose of a double-blind experiment in psychology?
What is the purpose of a double-blind experiment in psychology?
- To identify the underlying cause of a phenomenon
- To measure the correlation between variables
- To increase the sample size of the study
- To reduce experimenter bias and participant expectation (correct)
What type of relationship is indicated by a correlation coefficient of 0.7?
What type of relationship is indicated by a correlation coefficient of 0.7?
What is the primary difference between an experiment and a correlational study?
What is the primary difference between an experiment and a correlational study?
Study Notes
Human-Centric Approaches
- The Humanistic approach focuses on the inherent value and dignity of individuals, emphasizing personal growth and self-actualization.
Research Methods
- The primary goal of a case study in psychology is to gain in-depth information about a specific individual, group, or phenomenon.
Experimental Design
- The purpose of a double-blind experiment in psychology is to prevent bias by ensuring that both the researchers and participants are unaware of the group assignments or conditions.
Correlation Analysis
- A correlation coefficient of 0.7 indicates a strong positive relationship between two variables.
Research Study Types
- The primary difference between an experiment and a correlational study is that an experiment involves manipulating an independent variable to observe its effect on a dependent variable, whereas a correlational study examines the relationship between variables without manipulating them.
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Test your understanding of humanistic psychology and its research methods. Explore the principles of case studies, experiments, and correlation analysis in psychology. Learn about the importance of double-blind experiments and the differences between experiments and correlational studies.
