Chapter 2: Introduction to Pscyhological Research Flashcards
1
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Methods of Knowing
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- Authority
- Rationalism/Logic
- Intuition
- Scientific Method
2
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The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
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Authority
3
Q
A belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response.
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Rationalism/Logic
4
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The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.
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Intuition
5
Q
The process of observing, asking questions, and seeking answers through tests and experiments that provide scientific explanations.
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Scientific Method
6
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Scientific inquiry that can help us examine reality from illusion and is aimed at the discovery of new knowledge.
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Research
7
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A careful and detailed study into a specific problem, concern, or issue using the scientific method.
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Research
