Chapter 2: Methods in Psychology Flashcards
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the hindsight bias
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the tendency to exaggerate, after an event is known, our ability to have predicted its outcome
2
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empiricism
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knowledge through observation
3
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theory
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an explanation of observed facts and events
4
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hypothesis
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a testable and falsiable prediction
5
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variables
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abstract concepts or phenomena
6
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operational definitions
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a concrete and precise way of measuring an abstract variable
7
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correlation
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when changes in one measure vary systematically with changes in another measure
8
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internal validity
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characteristics that allow for accurate inferences
9
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external validity
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the extent to which the effects extend and generalize to other situations and people
10
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neurons
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send very simple messages (go/no go)
