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Who does Charles Darwin University pay respect to as traditional custodians?
Who does Charles Darwin University pay respect to as traditional custodians?
What is one of the objectives for students after engaging with the material for Week 1?
What is one of the objectives for students after engaging with the material for Week 1?
How can students engage with CDU outside of the classroom?
How can students engage with CDU outside of the classroom?
What is the method of communication not listed for engaging with Dr. Ruth Wagstaff?
What is the method of communication not listed for engaging with Dr. Ruth Wagstaff?
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What should students be able to define after engaging with Week 1 material?
What should students be able to define after engaging with Week 1 material?
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What type of procedures related to academic integrity are students expected to discuss?
What type of procedures related to academic integrity are students expected to discuss?
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What is one way students can communicate with Dr. Ruth Wagstaff?
What is one way students can communicate with Dr. Ruth Wagstaff?
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Which term best describes the respect paid to traditional owners at CDU?
Which term best describes the respect paid to traditional owners at CDU?
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Which perspective emphasizes the conflict between conscious and unconscious processes?
Which perspective emphasizes the conflict between conscious and unconscious processes?
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What is a key assumption of the behaviourist perspective?
What is a key assumption of the behaviourist perspective?
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What limitation is associated with the psychodynamic perspective?
What limitation is associated with the psychodynamic perspective?
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Which characteristic is unique to the behaviourist perspective?
Which characteristic is unique to the behaviourist perspective?
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Which method is primarily used in psychodynamic approaches to understand mental life?
Which method is primarily used in psychodynamic approaches to understand mental life?
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The cognitive perspective assumes which of the following?
The cognitive perspective assumes which of the following?
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In behaviourism, which of the following best describes the role of conditioning?
In behaviourism, which of the following best describes the role of conditioning?
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What is an important method used to acquire knowledge in behaviourist research?
What is an important method used to acquire knowledge in behaviourist research?
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What is a primary aim of qualitative research?
What is a primary aim of qualitative research?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of qualitative research?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of qualitative research?
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Which aspect is crucial for a researcher when conducting qualitative research?
Which aspect is crucial for a researcher when conducting qualitative research?
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What does the term 'naturalistic' imply in the context of qualitative research?
What does the term 'naturalistic' imply in the context of qualitative research?
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What is an important aspect of planning qualitative research?
What is an important aspect of planning qualitative research?
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Which of the following best describes the focus of qualitative research?
Which of the following best describes the focus of qualitative research?
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When collecting data for qualitative research, what approach should a researcher adopt?
When collecting data for qualitative research, what approach should a researcher adopt?
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What is the nature of the conclusions drawn from qualitative research?
What is the nature of the conclusions drawn from qualitative research?
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What is a fundamental assumption of the humanistic psychological perspective?
What is a fundamental assumption of the humanistic psychological perspective?
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Which characteristic aligns with the evolutionary psychological perspective?
Which characteristic aligns with the evolutionary psychological perspective?
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What best defines qualitative research in psychology?
What best defines qualitative research in psychology?
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In humanistic therapy, how does a therapist typically engage with a client?
In humanistic therapy, how does a therapist typically engage with a client?
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Which of the following aspects is NOT considered a characteristic of the evolutionary psychological perspective?
Which of the following aspects is NOT considered a characteristic of the evolutionary psychological perspective?
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What is the main goal of self-actualization in humanistic psychology?
What is the main goal of self-actualization in humanistic psychology?
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What does sociobiology study in the context of evolutionary psychology?
What does sociobiology study in the context of evolutionary psychology?
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What is one key difference between quantitative and qualitative research methods?
What is one key difference between quantitative and qualitative research methods?
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Which of the following best describes the concept of Objectivism?
Which of the following best describes the concept of Objectivism?
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What does Constructivism emphasize in the context of research?
What does Constructivism emphasize in the context of research?
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In which epistemological stance is the observer's perspective crucial to understanding meaning?
In which epistemological stance is the observer's perspective crucial to understanding meaning?
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What perspective is associated with the belief that research serves a moral and political function?
What perspective is associated with the belief that research serves a moral and political function?
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Which approach defines truth as something that can be measured and systematically explored?
Which approach defines truth as something that can be measured and systematically explored?
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How does interpretivism approach the understanding of truth?
How does interpretivism approach the understanding of truth?
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Which statement accurately characterizes the relationship between data collection and the researcher's ontology?
Which statement accurately characterizes the relationship between data collection and the researcher's ontology?
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Which epistemological framework relies on systematic exploration and measurement for validation?
Which epistemological framework relies on systematic exploration and measurement for validation?
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Study Notes
Course Overview
- PSY151: Introduction to Psychology B
- Semester 2, 2024
- Faculty of Health - Discipline of Psychology
- Taught by Dr. Ruth Wagstaff
Course Goals
- Know the lecturer
- Understand assessment tasks
- Understand unit communication, extension procedures, and academic integrity
- Define psychology
- Briefly describe the 5 main perspectives within psychology
- Briefly describe qualitative psychological research
Engaging with CDU
- Join a CDU club or interest group
- Utilize CDU resources:
- Facebook page
- Student Central
- Student Support
- Complaints Unit
Engaging with Dr. Ruth Wagstaff
- Office: Blue 1.1.32 on the Casuarina Campus
- Contact:
- Discussion Boards on Learnline
- Email: [email protected]
- Appointments: face-to-face, Zoom, or phone.
Defining Psychology
- The study of mental processes and behaviour
Psychological Perspectives
- There are 5 main perspectives within psychology:
- Psychodynamic
- Behaviourist
- Cognitive
- Humanistic
- Evolutionary
Psychodynamic Perspective
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Assumptions:
- The conscious and unconscious mind interact.
- Behaviour is a result of interplay between thoughts, feelings, and wishes.
- Mental processes can be in conflict, leading to anxiety.
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Characteristics:
- Understanding mental life through speech and dream analysis
- Knowledge is gained through therapist case studies
- Focus on understanding a client's thoughts, feelings, and actions
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Limitations:
- Non-empirical
- Cannot falsify hypotheses
- Unreliable measures
Behaviourist Perspective
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Assumptions:
- The environment controls behavior through learning.
- There is no link between internal states (e.g., thoughts and feelings) and behavior.
- Stimuli become associated through conditioning:
- Classical conditioning
- Operant conditioning
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Characteristics:
- External stimuli elicit behavior.
- Knowledge of the relationship between stimuli and behavior is gained through experiments.
- Quantitative research methods, statistically analyzed and replicated.
Cognitive Perspective
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Assumptions:
- Information is processed, stored, and retrieved.
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Characteristics:
- Infer mental processes through experiments.
Humanistic Perspective
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Assumptions:
- People are unique and motivated to reach their full potential (self-actualization).
- People are innately good.
- People strive to reach goals and ambitions
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Therapeutic Approach:
- Person-centered, where the therapist is empathetic toward the client
Evolutionary Perspective
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Assumptions:
- Behaviors that ensure reproductive success (survival and reproduction) are:
- Biologically determined (e.g., eating, sexual impulses)
- Evolved
- Behaviors that ensure reproductive success (survival and reproduction) are:
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Characteristics:
- Sociobiology: natural selection based on psychological function, social behaviors, and physical function.
Psychological Research
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Types of Research:
- Quantitative
- Qualitative
- Mixed methods
Qualitative Research
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Goal: To uncover meaning, discover the nature of experience, understand or discover processes of psychosocial change, gain a holistic understanding of a phenomenon.
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Focus:
- Understanding how people experience phenomena
- Interpreting words and actions
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Characteristics:
- Inductive
- Explores the how and what of phenomenon
- Holistic
- Naturalistic: no manipulation
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Context:
- Social
- Spiritual
- Gender
- Economic
- Health
- Political
Planning Qualitative Research
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Researcher's Role:
- Responsive to social, cultural, and political contexts
- Monitor their involvement in research
- Draw conclusions based on analysis of data
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Design Process:
- Develop research question
- Establish research protocols
- Recruit participants
- Collect data
- Analyze data
Designing Qualitative Research: Researcher's Epistemology
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Objectivism: External world exists independent of the process of viewing; universal
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Constructivism: Meaning of experience is not universal; it's constructed by our minds and depends on social and intellectual processes.
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Subjectivism: Meaning is determined by the perspectives of the observer.
Designing Qualitative Research: Researcher's Ontology
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Positivism: There is universal truth which can be measured and systematically explored.
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Interpretivism: Truth is discovered by understanding subjective issues such as feelings, values, and meaning.
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Critical Theory: Research is moral and political action to bring about change through understanding power structures.
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This quiz covers the foundational aspects of PSY151: Introduction to Psychology B, including course engagement, assessment tasks, and key psychological perspectives. Gain insights into the nature of psychology and its qualitative research methods. Engage effectively with both the course resources and your lecturer, Dr. Ruth Wagstaff.
