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Match the following research methods with their primary characteristics:
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Scientific observation = Requires special training and knowledge Introspection = Access to understanding oneself Active observation = Involves direct participant in the events Survey = Obtains information using questions and answers
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Passive observation = Maintains an optimum distance from events Active observation = Involves mixing with the event under study Introspection = Self-examination of thoughts and feelings Scientific observation = Systematic and planned observation
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Verbal survey = Allows deeper insight into human psychology Written survey = Reaches more people in a relatively short time Structured interview = Provides clear response options Unstructured interview = Allows for open-ended questions
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Study Notes
Understanding Human Behavior
- Various scientific methods are utilized to study and understand human behavior.
- Research aims to develop principles, theories, and solve human issues, leading to reliable knowledge for guiding behavior.
Characteristics of Psychological Research
- Objectivity: Studies are free from biases, testable, and replicable.
- Self-Correction: Researchers revise understandings based on findings.
- Independent Science: Psychology employs its own distinct methods for scientific studies.
Classification of Psychological Methods
- Psychological research methods fall into three main groups: subjective, objective, and modeling.
Subjective Methods
- Based on self-assessments or researchers' opinions.
- Key methods include observation, surveys, and tests.
Observation
- Systematic and purposeful perception of phenomena.
- Types of observation:
- Introspection: Self-examination of thoughts.
- Active (Participant) Observation: Researcher engages in events observed.
- Passive (Non-Participant) Observation: Researcher maintains distance and records behavior without interference.
Survey
- Method for gathering opinions, attitudes, beliefs, and values via questions.
- Types of survey:
- Verbal (Oral) Survey: Involves face-to-face interactions, adaptable questions, but time-consuming.
- Written Survey: Reaches more people quickly but lacks interaction; uses questionnaires which can be closed or open-ended.
Test
- Standardized psychological tools categorized into:
- Subjective Tests: Scoring based on personal judgment (e.g., essays).
- Objective Tests: Based on measurable and specific answers.
Objective Methods
- Focus on measurement of observable behaviors and phenomena.
Experiment
- Primary method in psychology for explaining origins and developments of phenomena.
- Types of experiments:
- Laboratory Experiments: Controlled conditions with special equipment.
- Natural Experiments: Observe behaviors in natural settings without interference.
Tests
- Objective tests assess psychological characteristics through specific items requiring correct answers, free of personal interpretation.
- Projective Tests: Use ambiguous stimuli to interpret participant responses, requiring trained professionals for analysis (e.g., Rorschach test).
Modeling Methods
- Used when traditional methods are challenging.
- Incorporates various approaches, including:
- Mathematical: Utilizes statistical expressions and analyses.
- Cybernetics: Employs concepts from computer science for psychological problem-solving.
- Logical: Based on mathematical logic.
- Technical: Development of instruments for studying mental phenomena.
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This quiz explores the scientific methods used to study human behaviour, developing principles and theories to solve human problems. It delves into the complexity of human behaviour and the importance of objectivity in psychological research.