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1.1-2.3 vocab Flashcards

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Psychology

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The scientific study of the mind and behavior

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Empirical method

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acquiring knowledge through observation

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American Psychiatric Association (APA)

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professional organization of US psychologists (largest in the world)

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Clinical psychology

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branch of psychology that focuses on diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and other problematic behavioral patterns

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Counseling psychology

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branch of psychology that focuses on social, emotional, vocational, and health related outcomes in individuals that are considered psychologically healthy

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PhD

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A doctor of philosophy degree

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PsyD

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A doctor of psychology degree

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Psychiatrist

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prescribes medication

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MD

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medical degree

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Clinical/case study

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A study focused on one or a small group of individuals

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Generalizing

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applying the findings of research to larger segments of society

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Naturalistic Observation

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observing behavior and its natural setting

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Observer bias

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unconscious skewing of observations to better fit in observers research goals

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Surveys

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lists of questions to be answered by research participants

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Sample

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subset of individuals selected from a population

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Population

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The overall group of individuals of interest

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Archival research

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using existing records to answer research questions

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Longitudinal research

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Data gathering administered repeatedly over a long period of time

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Cross-sectional research

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Comparing multiple segment of the population together at the same time

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Correlation

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A relationship between two or more variables

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Positive correlation

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Variables move in the same direction

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Negative correlation

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Variables move in opposite directions

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Confounding variable

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Another factor (outside factor)

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Illusory correlations

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unsystematic observations

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Confirmation bias

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ignoring evidence that opposes your hunch

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