HDFS 2 Flashcards
Why do we care about research?
- Because research creates knowledge, and we want our knowledge of the world to be accurate
- Because “common sense” isn’t always (a) common or (b) right, and philosophy or “logic” is not the same as science
- Because its important to be able to critically evaluate facts and opinions (and to know the difference)
What makes good research?
- Based on the works of others
- Replicable
- Generalizable
- Grounded in theory and logical
- Incremental
- Apolitical - this does NOT mean it can have any political implications
Types of samples?
- Representative - a representative sample refers to a group of individuals that accurately reflects the characteristics of the larger population
- Convivence- is when researchers choose people who are easy to reach or readily available, like asking friends or classmates.
Where Does Research come from?
- Personal experience
- Social problems
- Previous research/ unanswered questions
- Theories that need to be tested
What is Weird and what does it have to do with samples
samples are often Western, educated, industrialized nations, rich, and domestic
In terms of research design what is experimental
experimental study is a type of research where the researcher manipulates one or more independent variables to observe their effect on a dependent variable while controlling for other factors.
In terms of research design what is non-experimental
non-experimental study is a type of research where the researcher observes and analyzes variables without manipulating them.
Self - Esteem
- our global evaluation of ourselves
- Partly determined by others evaluations
- Public rejection is worse than private
- Sometimes, what we think others think (reflected appraisals) is more influential than what we ourselves think
Sociometer theory
assesses the quality of our relationships with others. Good relationships= we’re good
self-fulfilling prophecy
We sabotage our relationships to prove we are “right” about our low self-esteem
Natural selection v. sexual selection
natural selection - Better coping with challenges → live to spread genes
Sexual selection - More success pairing/reproducing → spread genes
Human nature
- Personal/parental investment V.S. Paternity certainty
- Long-term v. short-term mate prospects
- Gender differences in mate selection
- Culture changes more quickly than evolution
- Problem with evolutionary psychology
Interactions Matter
- Relationships are more than the sum of their parts
- Particular combinations of individuals (traits, histories, etc.) create unique interactions
- Relationships are a verb, not a noun
- Relationships don’t exist in a vacuum
- Can’t evaluate the present without knowing about the past and the context and expectations for the future
Unhealthy Relationships
- Not all relationships are good and beneficial
- Relationships come with risk
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Bad relationships are detrimental to our health (emotionally and physically)
-You are better off alone than in a bad relationship - But, people are remarkably resilient and hope springs eternal
Same-sex Relationships
- Same-sex relationships are basically the same as cross-sex relationships
- Same patterns of love, attachment, and commitment
- Fight about the same sorts of issues
- Look for same sort of characteristics in partners
