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History, Approach, & Research Methods Flashcards

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Wilhelm Wundt

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• opened first psychology lab
• introspection: feelings inside

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John Watson

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early behaviorist
• observing behavior

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psychology

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the science of behavior and mental processes

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John Locke

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• empiricism: the belief that humans are born with a blank slate and learn only through experience

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William James

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wrote the first psychology textbook

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Humanistic Approach (Hippie Approach)

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helps people reach their full potential to a stage called self-actualization

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Biological Approach

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using the understanding of biology to help people

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Evolutionary Approach

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Charles Darwin, natural selection, yada yada

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Cognitive Approach

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how we think + perceive

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Social-Cultural Approach

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how your environment affects you

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Eclectic Approach

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using as many approaches as possible

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Descriptive Research Methods

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yields descriptions rather than explanations

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Naturalistic Observation

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researchers observe + record subjects in their natural setting

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Case Study

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researchers observe + record one of a few participants in depth

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Survey Method

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using interviews and/or questionnaires to gather info

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Correlational Research

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a statistical method used to examine the relationship between two or more variables

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Experimental Method

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cause and effect relationship
• only type of research that can explain behavior

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Random Sampling

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allowing persons within a population to have an equal chance of being selected

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Operational Definitions

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precise definitions on how each variable will be used in the experiment

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Confounding Variables

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variables that could affect the outcome of the dependent variable

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Placebo

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people’s behavior can change if they believe they are being given treatment

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