history and methods part 2

Question 1

what are ways to study behaviour?

Answer 1

naturalistic observations
case study

correlation studies

self report

controlled lab experiments

Question 2

strengths and weaknesses:

generalizability is what?

Answer 2

are the findings applicable across population contexts

Question 3

strengths and weaknesses:

ecoligical validity is what?

Answer 3

are the findings relevant to real world behaviour

Question 4

strengths and weaknesses:

Experimental control

Answer 4

can cause and effect be established

Question 5

strengths and weaknesses:

observer effect

Answer 5

is the presence of the reasearcher affecting the behaviou of the participants

Question 6

strengths and weaknesses:

observer bias?

Answer 6

is the researcher acting as a neutral observer

Question 7

What is Naturalistic observation?

Answer 7

observing participants in real-life settings without manipulation from the researcher

Question 8

what is the strengths of Naturalistic observation?

Answer 8

high ecological validity

Question 9

what are the weaknesses of naturalistic observation?

Answer 9

no experimental control

potential for an observer effect and or observer bias

** rarely used in cog psych

Question 10

example of a naturalistic observation?

Answer 10

driver hand position

Question 11

what are case studies?

Answer 11

detailed analysis of one or a small group of participants often patient s