12 Questions
Which objective of research in psychology involves identifying other conditions with which behaviors are linked or associated?
Prediction
What is the main purpose of the scientific method tool 'Measurement' in psychology?
To assign numerical values to objects or events according to conventional rules
Which step in psychological research involves the systematic and unbiased account of observed characteristics of behaviors?
Description
What is the primary purpose of 'Control' in psychological research?
To apply what has been learned about behavior to effect change
Which tool of the scientific method involves the systematic noting and recording of events?
Observation
In psychological research, what is the process undertaken to test a hypothesis that certain behavioral events will occur reliably in specific situations?
Experimentation
What are the three minimum requirements that must be met in a scientific context?
Procedures for manipulating the setting, observable predicted outcome, ability to measure the outcome
What is meant by 'antecedent conditions' in a scientific explanation?
Circumstances that precede the event or behavior to be explained
What do we call the specific sets of antecedent conditions created in a psychology experiment?
Treatments
How do we establish cause-and-effect relationships in a psychology experiment?
By comparing different treatment conditions and measuring subjects' behaviors
What is the difference between necessary and sufficient conditions in scientific research?
Necessary conditions always lead to outcomes, while sufficient conditions guarantee outcomes
Why is it important to have at least two different treatment conditions in a psychology experiment?
To test hypotheses systematically and scientifically
Test your knowledge on the four major objectives of research in psychology: description, prediction, explanation, and control. Explore how each objective plays a crucial role in understanding human behavior and mental processes.
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