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What is one key factor that influences perception according to the content?
What is one key factor that influences perception according to the content?
Which area of psychology studies the relationship between thoughts and behavior?
Which area of psychology studies the relationship between thoughts and behavior?
What does the Five Factor model of personality include?
What does the Five Factor model of personality include?
Which psychological area focuses on changes across the lifespan?
Which psychological area focuses on changes across the lifespan?
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What concept is illustrated by the duck-rabbit illusion?
What concept is illustrated by the duck-rabbit illusion?
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How does social psychology primarily differ from personality psychology?
How does social psychology primarily differ from personality psychology?
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What does the content suggest about personality traits?
What does the content suggest about personality traits?
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What is a growing focus in developmental psychology?
What is a growing focus in developmental psychology?
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What major concern was raised by Milgram's obedience experiment?
What major concern was raised by Milgram's obedience experiment?
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Which of the following best describes the emphasis of humanism in psychology?
Which of the following best describes the emphasis of humanism in psychology?
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Which of the following best describes the biopsychosocial model used in health psychology?
Which of the following best describes the biopsychosocial model used in health psychology?
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What did B.F. Skinner develop for studying animal behavior?
What did B.F. Skinner develop for studying animal behavior?
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What is the primary goal of industrial-organizational psychology?
What is the primary goal of industrial-organizational psychology?
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Clinical psychology is primarily concerned with which of the following?
Clinical psychology is primarily concerned with which of the following?
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Which of the following concepts is NOT associated with Carl Rogers' therapeutic approach?
Which of the following concepts is NOT associated with Carl Rogers' therapeutic approach?
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Who proposed the idea of the innate language acquisition device?
Who proposed the idea of the innate language acquisition device?
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Sport and exercise psychology generally focuses on which aspect?
Sport and exercise psychology generally focuses on which aspect?
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What distinguishes counseling psychology from clinical psychology?
What distinguishes counseling psychology from clinical psychology?
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Which aspect of psychology did Abraham Maslow focus on?
Which aspect of psychology did Abraham Maslow focus on?
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What is a primary focus of social psychology?
What is a primary focus of social psychology?
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What does WEIRD stand for in cultural psychology?
What does WEIRD stand for in cultural psychology?
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Which figure is associated with the development of cognitive therapy for depression?
Which figure is associated with the development of cognitive therapy for depression?
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Which psychological theories are encompassed within clinical psychology?
Which psychological theories are encompassed within clinical psychology?
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What was the primary focus of George Miller's work?
What was the primary focus of George Miller's work?
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What is the main focus of Wilhelm Wundt's psychology?
What is the main focus of Wilhelm Wundt's psychology?
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Which psychological theory emphasizes the function of mental processes in adapting to the environment?
Which psychological theory emphasizes the function of mental processes in adapting to the environment?
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Which key concept is associated with Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory?
Which key concept is associated with Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory?
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What criticism was levied against Edward Titchener's method in structuralism?
What criticism was levied against Edward Titchener's method in structuralism?
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Which principle is highlighted in Gestalt psychology?
Which principle is highlighted in Gestalt psychology?
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What method did John B. Watson reject in his approach to behaviorism?
What method did John B. Watson reject in his approach to behaviorism?
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Which psychologist is known for conducting the famous experiment with dogs and classical conditioning?
Which psychologist is known for conducting the famous experiment with dogs and classical conditioning?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of Freud's theory of personality?
Which of the following is NOT a component of Freud's theory of personality?
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What is a key aspect of the democratic process in psychological research?
What is a key aspect of the democratic process in psychological research?
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Which pioneer is known for developing self-report questionnaires?
Which pioneer is known for developing self-report questionnaires?
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Which method is NOT used in measuring happiness according to modern approaches?
Which method is NOT used in measuring happiness according to modern approaches?
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What characteristic of psychology is considered a challenge to its scientific status?
What characteristic of psychology is considered a challenge to its scientific status?
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What is a benefit of organizational psychology?
What is a benefit of organizational psychology?
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How has the field of psychological science evolved over time?
How has the field of psychological science evolved over time?
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Which statistical tools are emphasized in current psychological research?
Which statistical tools are emphasized in current psychological research?
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Which intervention is widely researched for its effectiveness in treating depression?
Which intervention is widely researched for its effectiveness in treating depression?
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What is a primary characteristic of experimental research?
What is a primary characteristic of experimental research?
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What limitation does experimental research often face?
What limitation does experimental research often face?
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How does correlational research differ from experimental research?
How does correlational research differ from experimental research?
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What is a feature of scientific inquiry in psychology?
What is a feature of scientific inquiry in psychology?
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What principle does the saying 'seeing is believing' challenge in psychology?
What principle does the saying 'seeing is believing' challenge in psychology?
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What is a strength of using multiple research methods in psychological inquiry?
What is a strength of using multiple research methods in psychological inquiry?
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What did Uri Geller's phenomenon demonstrate about scientific inquiry?
What did Uri Geller's phenomenon demonstrate about scientific inquiry?
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What is one of the key features of correlational research?
What is one of the key features of correlational research?
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Study Notes
Psychology Research Methods
- Psychology research uses scientific methods to study human behavior and mental processes
- Research is based on observation, data collection, and analysis
- Different research designs exist with pros and cons
- Best research uses a variety of data collection methods
Types of Research Designs
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Experimental Research
- Manipulates one variable (independent variable) to observe its effect on another variable (dependent variable)
- Uses random assignment to groups
- Allows for causal inferences and establishing cause and effect relationships
- Can control confounding variables
- Prone to lack ecological validity, might not mirror real-world settings
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Correlational Research
- Observes relationships between two or more variables without manipulation
- Measures strength and direction of relationships using correlation coefficients(r)
- Cannot establish causality
- Can study variables that aren't conveniently manipulated
- Vulnerable to the third-variable problem
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Qualitative Designs
- Participant Observation: Researcher immersed in a group to understand behavior.
- Case Studies: Intensive in-depth analysis of a particular case.
- Narrative Analysis: Examination of stories and personal accounts to understand meaning and experiences.
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Quasi-Experimental Designs
- Similar to experiments but lacks random assignment
- Useful for studying variables that cannot be manipulated ethically or practically
- Difficult to establish causal relationships due to potentially pre-existing group differences
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Longitudinal Studies
- Tracks the same people over an extended period
- Useful for understanding developmental trends and long-term effects
- Time-consuming and expensive; participant attrition can be a problem
Key Concepts
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Variables
- Independent Variable: Manipulated by the researcher.
- Dependent Variable: Measured outcome.
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Random Assignment
- Crucial to ensure groups are equivalent
- Helps control for extraneous variables
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Confounds
- Extraneous variables that could influence results
- Need to be controlled to ensure validity
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Correlation Coefficient (r)
- Measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables
- Ranges from -1 to +1
- Sign (positive or negative) represents direction of the relationship
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Surveys
- Uses questionnaires or online platforms
- Useful for collecting large amounts of data at low cost
- Vulnerable to biases introduced by self-reporting and have low response rates
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This quiz explores the scientific methods used in psychology research to study human behavior and mental processes. It covers various research designs, including experimental and correlational research, focusing on their strengths and limitations. Assess your understanding of data collection and analysis techniques.
