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Who is a Research Producer?
What describes a Research Consumer?
What are Evidence-Based Treatments?
Therapies that are supported by research.
What is an Empirical Approach?
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What is the Theory Data Cycle?
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What does the Cupboard Theory propose?
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What does the Contact Comfort Theory suggest?
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What is a Theory?
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What is a Hypothesis?
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What is Data?
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What does Falsifiability mean?
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What is Parsimony in research?
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What is Applied Research?
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What is Basic Research?
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What is Translational Research?
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What is a Journal in the context of psychological research?
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What is Journalism in the context of psychology?
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Who is an Empiricist?
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Study Notes
Research Methods: Theory Data Cycle
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Research Producer: Individuals who conduct and present their own research, typically found in academia or scientific institutions, such as professors and research scientists.
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Research Consumer: People who engage with existing research to apply its findings to their professions or personal interests, including therapists and educators.
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Evidence-Based Treatments: Therapies that are validated and supported by rigorous research findings, ensuring effectiveness and reliability.
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Empirical Approach: A methodology that emphasizes reliance on sensory experience or data collected through instruments to draw conclusions.
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Theory Data Cycle: A systematic process in which scientists gather data to evaluate, modify, or enhance existing theories based on their findings.
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Cupboard Theory: A concept suggesting that a mother is primarily valued by her infant mammal for her provision of food, relating maternal attachment to nourishment.
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Contact Comfort Theory: Suggests that infants develop attachment to their mothers due to the comforting sensation provided by physical touch, highlighting the importance of emotional nurturing.
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Theory: Defined as a coherent set of statements outlining how various variables relate to each other, forming a foundational framework for research.
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Hypothesis: A clear and testable statement predicting a specific outcome based on theoretical premises, guiding the research inquiry.
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Data: The collected observations and measurements that form the basis for analysis and interpretation in research studies.
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Falsifiability: A crucial characteristic of a theory, allowing it to be subjected to testing and potential disproof, ensuring scientific rigor.
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Parsimony: The concept that suggests theories should be as simple as possible, avoiding unnecessary complexity while still adequately explaining phenomena.
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Applied Research: Research aimed at practical problems in real-world contexts, focusing on developing solutions that can be implemented in everyday situations.
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Basic Research: Research intended to broaden the collective understanding of fundamental principles and knowledge within a scientific domain.
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Translational Research: The process of applying findings from basic research to create practical applications in fields like healthcare or psychotherapy, bridging research and practice.
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Journal: Refers to a scholarly publication featuring articles authored by psychological experts, contributing to academic discourse in the field.
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Journalism: Coverage of psychological topics presented in articles, typically written by individuals without formal expertise in psychology, aiming to inform the general public.
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Empiricist: A person who derives knowledge through the rigorous study of research and empirical evidence, prioritizing data-driven conclusions.
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Test your knowledge on key terms from Chapter 1 of Research Methods. This set covers essential concepts like research producers and consumers, as well as evidence-based treatments. Perfect for students and professionals looking to strengthen their understanding of the theory-data cycle.