PS1030 - Theory, Method, and the Critical Turn

A school of thought that studies how behavior is learned through associations and reinforcement.

A branch of psychology that investigates how mental processes, like memory and attention, influence behavior.

A field that examines the role of biological and neurological processes in social behavior.

A perspective that uses evolutionary principles to understand the roots of human behavior.

An approach that emphasizes the importance of social factors, such as culture and relationships, in shaping human experience.

The practice of using scientific methods to investigate and explain phenomena.

A theoretical framework that views science as the ultimate source of knowledge and objectivity.

Research methods that explore experiences and perspectives through qualitative data, such as interviews and observations.

The idea that when a minority group grows in size, the majority group might feel threatened and try to control the minority group more.

The study of what reality is and how we know it.

A philosophical view that believes reality exists independently of our minds.

A type of research that studies the experiences and perspectives of individuals, often using methods like interviews or observations.

The study of being or existence. It asks questions about the nature of reality, what is real, and how we perceive the world.

A social movement that advocates for racial equality and justice, highlighting the systemic oppression faced by Black people.

Actions or behaviors that are intended to appear supportive of a cause, but lack genuine commitment or effort, often for personal gain or to maintain a positive public image.

A type of murder driven by emotional impulses, often fueled by anger, hatred, or jealousy. Individuals with this type lack the prefrontal cortex control to regulate their aggressive urges.

A type of murder that is planned and calculated, often motivated by material gain or power. Individuals with this type have sufficient prefrontal cortex functioning to control their impulses.

A field that explores how our evolutionary history shapes our social behavior and instincts. It suggests that behaviors which helped our ancestors survive and reproduce are more likely to be passed down.

The idea that our social behaviors are shaped by evolutionary pressures that helped our ancestors survive and reproduce. It assumes that these behaviors are adaptive.

The idea that certain general rules govern human behavior, and these rules can be discovered and measured using scientific methods.

The principle that individual experiences and motivations drive human behavior, suggesting each person is unique and responds to situations differently.

Storytelling evolved as a way to foster cooperation in hunter-gatherer societies. It helped build social bonds and share knowledge, ultimately aiding survival.

The belief that scientific knowledge about human behavior should be objective, unbiased, and value-free, meaning the researcher's personal beliefs should not influence the findings.

A branch of psychology exploring social issues and their impact on individuals and groups. It delves into aspects like social perception, group dynamics, and social influence.

A political movement advocating for the recognition and protection of Black lives, highlighting systemic racism and police brutality against Black people. It arose in response to the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the murder of Trayvon Martin.

A key argument against the strict application of the scientific method in social psychology. It states that humans are complex and influenced by various factors, making their behavior less predictable and deterministic.

A pivotal event in the Black Lives Matter movement, where the killing of George Floyd by police sparked widespread protests and global attention, leading to calls for systemic change and police reform.

A key argument against the strict application of the scientific method in social psychology. It states that researchers have subjective influence on the research process, including selecting what to study, how to define it, and how to measure it.

The practice of using scientific methods to investigate and explain phenomena, often through observation, hypothesis testing, and data analysis.

A research approach that aims to understand how people make sense of their experiences, emphasizing individual perspectives and interpretations.

The idea that a person's masculinity is viewed as inauthentic if they exhibit traits associated with femininity, often within a social context where the traditional definition of masculinity is dominant.

A research approach that focuses on the experiences and interpretations of individuals, exploring the 'lived world' of participants.

The study of how people understand and make sense of their experiences, recognizing the individual's role in shaping their reality.

A research approach that focuses on exploring the in-depth experiences of individuals through detailed accounts and interpretations of their experiences.