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psychology

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scientific study of behaviour/mental processes

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goals of psychology

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description, explanation, prediction, influence

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theory

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general principle or set of principles. Organizes facts systematically. Can be proven

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Basic research

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Seeks new knowledge. Explores advances general scientific understanding. Answers goals of theory

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Applied research

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solving practical problems.Applying research to life

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descriptive research methods

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Naturalistic observation
laboratory observation
Case study method
survey research
correlational studies
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Naturalistic observation

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observe/record behaviour in natural setting

no attempt to influence or control behaviour

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Laboratory observation

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more precise equipment to measure responses. Less spontaneity of behaviour

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Case study method

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interviews/observations. Can’t establish cause of disorders. in depth study overtime

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survey research

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use interviews/questionnaire. Obtain specific information about groups.Show changes of attitudes/behaviours overtime.

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interviews

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personal characteristics can influence outcome. Subconsciously change answers. To avoid bias need outsider to conduct.

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correlational studies

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can’t determine cause just relationship. useful in making predictions. establish relationship correlational between 2 characteristics.

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correlational coefficient

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indicates degree and direction of relationship between 2 variables.
+1.00 perfect + correlational
-1.00 perfect - correlational
anything less than 80 % not usually strong

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correlational predication

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stronger relationship = better prediction. correlational does not equal cause.

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experimental method

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searching for cause. will give cause and effect. Test hypothesis (educated guess)

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independent variable

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manipulated to determine if causing change in behaviour or condition

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Dependent variable

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measured at end of experiment

varies at IV manipulated

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experimental group

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participants exposed to IV

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control group

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exposed to same environment as experimental group but not given IV treatments used for comparison

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selectional bias

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systematic differences among groups present at beginning of experiment. Solution random assignment (random participants assigned)

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experimenter bias

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preconceived expectations influence participants behaviour or interpretation of results. Solution double blind ( unknown who is in treatment or control group)

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Placebo effect

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response to treatment due to expectations rather than treatment. Inert substance (sugar pill, saline solution)

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population
sample
representative sample

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population = entire group of interest
sample = portion of population studied
rs =  subgroups in same proportion as population
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founder of psychology

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willhelm wundt
Lab in Lipzeig Germany 1879
searching for structure of conscience experience

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Edward bradford tichtener

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introduced psychology to north america. came up with structuralism.

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Structuralism

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analyze basic structure of conscious mental experience

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Functionalism

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Strong impact from Charles Darwin’s book (Origins of species by means of natural selection. Broadened scope of psychology to include study of behaviour and mental processes

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Gestalt Psychology

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Leader was Max Wertheimer. Introduced famous experiment of phi phenomenon. Influence the psychology of perception today.

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Behaviourism

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John.B Watson
observable/ measureable behaviour
environmental factors determine behvaiour
B.F skinner operant or deliberate conditioning criticism
ignores mental processes thoughts, feelings

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Psychoanalysis

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Sigmund Freud
unseen, unconscious, mental forces key to understanding human behaviour
psychoanalysis and iceberg theory
CONTROVERSY
emphasis on sexual and aggressive impulses

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Humanistic psychology

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uniqueness, health, growth,
Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and self-actualization
Carl Rogers- person centered therapy

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Cognitive psychology

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Mental processes: memory, problem solving, concept formation, reasoning, decision making, language
parellele processing
PET scans

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Biological perspective

(current)

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Brain, central nervous system, neurons, neurotransmitters, hormones, genes
Neuroscience study of brain functioning

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Evolutionary perspective

(current)

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Humans evolved and adapted to survive

adaptation of mind is not at same pace as social circumstances

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Sociocultural perspective

(current)

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social and cultural influences on human behaviour

importance of understanding influences when interpreting behaviours of others