Research Methods in Psychology

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Which field was the most popular topic for psychology research in the reviewed articles?

  • Clinical psychology
  • Developmental psychology
  • Social psychology (correct)
  • Cognitive psychology

What is the main concern regarding the methodology used in the reviewed articles?

  • Lack of ethical considerations
  • Lack of theoretical framework
  • Lack of transparency (correct)
  • Lack of statistical analysis

How many topics were identified in the field of psychology research?

  • 10 (correct)
  • 12
  • 7
  • 5

What was the purpose of the systematised review?

<p>To determine the application of research methods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many articles were reviewed in total?

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Which type of skills can often be divided into domain-general and domain-specific skills?

<p>Skills that require certain environmental stimuli and situations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which domain would you find general skills like time management, teamwork, and leadership?

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When can a skill be called an art?

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What did a joint study by ASTD and U.S. Department of Labor identify?

<p>16 basic skills (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the arts and skills?

<p>The arts are used only for a certain job, while skills are applicable in various domains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Popular Psychology Topic?

Social psychology was the most researched topic.

Methodological Weakness?

A lack of transparency in the methodology used.

Number of Psychology Topics?

Ten distinct topics were identified.

Purpose of Systematised Review?

To determine the application of research methods.

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Total Articles Reviewed?

A total of 999 articles were reviewed.

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Types of Skills?

Skills that require certain environmental stimuli and situations.

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General Work Skills?

Work domain includes time management, teamwork, and leadership.

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When is Skill an Art?

When it represents a body of knowledge or branch of learning.

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ASTD and U.S. Labor Study?

Identified 16 basic skills.

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Arts vs. Skills?

Arts are job-specific, skills apply across domains.

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Study Notes

Psychology Research

  • Organizational psychology was the most popular topic
  • Concern regarding the methodology used in the reviewed articles is the lack of standardized definitions for constructs and measurement tools
  • Twenty-two topics were identified in the field of psychology research
  • The purpose of the systematic review was to synthesize the research on the relationship between skills and job performance
  • 288 articles were reviewed in total

Skills

  • Skills can often be divided into domain-general and domain-specific skills
  • Domain-general skills are in the domain of general skills
  • Time management, teamwork, and leadership fall under this domain
  • A skill is considered an art when it requires creativity, improvisation, and personal expression
  • A joint study by ASTD and the U.S. Department of Labor found that soft skills, such as communication and teamwork are in high demand
  • Arts are more subjective and require an individual's unique interpretation while skills are measurable, learned, and can be improved

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