First exam psy

Question 1

Detail description of how a research variable is going to be measured and observed

Answer 1

OPERATIONAL DEFINITION

Question 2

Technique used to assign participants to groups randomly

Answer 2

Random assignment

Question 3

Problem in correlations research where an external variable accounts for the relationship between others

Answer 3

Third variable problem

Question 4

Observation that involves obtain measures of the variables in the environment it normally occurs in

Answer 4

NATURALISTIC

Question 5

Situation in which participants expectations product the experimental outcomes

Answer 5

Placebo effect

Question 6

Steps in the scientific method

Answer 6

5 
Observation
Hypothesis 
Experimentation 
Conclusions
Evaluation

Question 7

Logical idea or educated guess

Answer 7

Hypothesis

Question 8

Target group in which we want to draw and apply conclusions

Answer 8

Population

Question 9

We observe behavior to determine its cause…

Answer 9

Determinism

Question 10

Learning about the scientific method helps you to become a better

Answer 10

Consumer of information

Question 11

Type of research that can only be used to observe behavior

Answer 11

Descriptive research

Question 12

Depth in look at a single individual

Answer 12

Case study

Question 13

Experiment where neither participant or researcher knows which group each individual has been assigned to

Answer 13

Double blind

Question 14

Extent to which changes in the dependent variable are the result of the manipulation of the independent variable

Answer 14

Internal validity

Question 15

Ancient Greek philosopher that suggested a link between mind and body

Answer 15

Aristotle

Question 16

School stablished by Edward titchener

Answer 16

Structuralism

Question 17

Natural flow of thought (William James)

Answer 17

Stream of consciousness

Question 18

Person who is given a role to play in a study so that the social contact can be manipulated

Answer 18

Confederate

Question 19

Approach focused on mental process involve in knowing

Answer 19

Cognitive

Question 20

Scientific study of the structure and function, genetic and biochemistry of the nervous system

Answer 20

Biological

Question 21

Approach focused on environmental determinations

Answer 21

Behavioral

Question 22

Approach focused on a person positive qualities and freedom (motivation)

Answer 22

Humanistic

Question 23

Body of knowledge that goes systematically through the scientific method

Answer 23

Science

Question 24

Functionalism

Answer 24

Identify the functions and purpose of the mind and behavior in order to adapt the environment

Question 25

Approach focused on the biological instincts and society's demands

Answer 25

Psycodinamic biological

Question 26

Approach focused on adaptation, reproduction and survival

Answer 26

Evolutionary

Question 27

Assumptions in psychology

Answer 27

1. Determinism 2. we observe behavior to interfere with its cause 3. Science is testable/solvable

Question 28

Descriptive research

Answer 28

Observation Surveys and interviews Standardized tests

Question 29

Dependent variable

Answer 29

What you can measure | What you can't manipulate

Question 30

Independent variable

Answer 30

What you can change /manipulate | What you can't measure

Question 31

Methods:

Answer 31

Descriptive research Case study Correlational studies Experiments

Question 32

Treatment group

Answer 32

Group that is manipulated Opposed to control group that does not receive manipulation

Question 33

Way to decide who is in the control group and who is in the treatment group

Answer 33

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