DECK 1: (P1) IV & DV

Question 1

What is Psychology?

Answer 1

Psychology is the systematic study of behaviour & mental processes

Question 2

Define Systematic Study

Answer 2

To research it methodically

Question 3

Describe behaviours and the different types.

Answer 3

Some behaviours include actions & responses. E.G. Eating, Sleeping Talking. The two different types are Overt & Covert.

Question 4

What is Overt Behaviour?

Answer 4

Observable & Visible. E.G. Dancing & Singing

Question 5

What is Covert Behaviour?

Answer 5

Behaviour that is hidden from others. E.G Thinking & trying to remember what you got for your birthday.

Question 6

Describe mental processes

Answer 6

Perception, Cognition & Emotion.

Perception: Organising sensation into something more meaningful.

Cognition: thinking

Emotion: Physiological Experience (A feeling)

Question 7

What is the difference between Psychology & Psychiatry?

Answer 7

Psychologist: University degree, masters &/or doctorate in Psychology.

Psychiatry: PHD in Medicine & specialises in psychiatry.

Question 8

Describe the role of a Psychologist.

Answer 8

Counselling or behaviour therapies. Cannot prescribe drugs or complete medical procedures. They do not have any legal authority to hospitalise someone.

Question 9

Describe the role of a Psychiatrist.

Answer 9

Can prescribe drugs & perform medical procedures. Able to recommend and arrange admission to a hospital if required. Treatment methods may be physical, psychological or may be a combination.

Question 10

TRUE OR FALSE:

A group of participants, the experimental group, is exposed to the IV.

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

TRUE OR FALSE:

The experimental group is said to be in the experimental condition.

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

What type of group is NOT exposed to the IV? What condition is this group said to be in?

Answer 12

The Control Group. The Control Condition

Question 13

Provide an overall summary of Experimental & Control groups.

Answer 13

The control group provides a ‘baseline’ or standard against which the researcher can compare the performance of the experimental group in order to determine the effect of the IV on the DV.

Question 14

What are the 3 Experimental Research Designs?

Answer 14

1. Independent Groups
2. Repeated Measures
3. Matched Participants

Question 15

Describe a variable.

Answer 15

Any factors that can change (“vary”) in amount or type over time.

Question 16

What does IV stand for?

Answer 16

Independent Variable

Question 17

What does DV stand for?

Answer 17

Dependent Variable

Question 18

Describe an Independent variable and identify the group that receives the IV.

Answer 18

An Independent variable are those that are manipulated by the experimenter to assess its effect on the participants response. A group of participants that receive the IV are known as the experimental group.

Question 19

Identify the group that does not receive the IV.

Answer 19

The group that does not receive the IV is the Control Group. They are in the Control Condition.

Question 20

Describe a Dependent Variable.

Answer 20

Dependent Variables show any effects of the Independent Variable, these are measured.