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Psychology
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The scientific study of behavior and mental processes
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Psychology is a scientific discipline because it employs ...
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Testing Theories, Scientific Method
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In regards to Wilhelm Wundt, what would be his most substantial contribution to psychology?
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The idea of Introspection
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Wundt was the forefather of....
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Structuralism
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James (psychologist) is the forefather of...
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Functionalism
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Watson is the founder of....
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Behaviorism
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Behaviorism focus on observable events can be traced back to this philosopher....
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Aristotle
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Max Wertheimer founded the
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Gestalt school of psychology
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Psycho-dynamic psychology places emphasis on
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unconscious
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Freud is known for the use of this therapy
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"Talk Therapy"
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"third force" in psychology
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Humanistic
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Humanistic psychology is often associated with these phychologists
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Maslow and Rogers
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Basic Research is mostly associated with
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Universities and Government agencies
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A method of developing knowledge based on evaluation of evidence from experiments/observations
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Empirical approach
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Goals of Psychology
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Describe, Predict, Explain, and Control
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A precise, testable prediction
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Hypothesis
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Order of Scientific Method
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1) Develop Question
2) Propose Hypothesis 3) Collect data 4) Analyze Results 5) Come to Conclusions |
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The Ex method requires random sampling b/c
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it ensures representative population of intrest
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Correlational method uses this statistical measure
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Coloration Coefficient
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The Strongest Correlations are
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+1, -1
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In experimental method, this variable is expected to change
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Dependent
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In experimental method, this variable is controlled
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Independent
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Group one receives a placebo; Group two receives a pill believed to relieve depression.
Group one is the Group two is the |
Group one is the control group.
Group two is the experimental group. |
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Participants in a study all have an equal chance of receiving one of the treatments.
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Random Assignment
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When using a naturalistic approach of observation, one must overcome what challenge
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Becoming accustom to the observed
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Informed Consent
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an ethical guideline that requires information is disclosed to participants.
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