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a statement of results the experimenter expects

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hypothesis

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the scientific study of mental processes and behavior

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psychology

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a psychological approach where you view the individual as a product of unconscious forces

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psychoanalysis

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Psychologists who believe we are the product of learning and associations use this approach

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behaviorial

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People or animals on which a psychological study is conducted are called

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subjects

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The factor/variable that the experimenter manipulates or changes in an experiment is the

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independent variable

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The factor/variable in an experiment that changes or varies as a result of changes in the independent variable is the

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dependent variable

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Variables that are likely to affect the dependent variable/result of an experiment

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relevant variable

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A method of research that looks at different age groups at the same time in order to understand changes that occur during the life span is known as the

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cross sectional method

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A method of research that studies the same group of people over an extended period of time is the

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longitudinal method

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The group on which the critical part of the experiment is performed is the

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experimental group

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The group that does not participate in the critical part of the experiment is the

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control group

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A method of research that involves asking questions about feelings, opinions, or behavior patterns to a carefully selected group of people is called a

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survey

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A research method that involves collecting lengthy, detailed information about a person’s background, usually for psychological treatment, is the

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case study

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A research method that involves studying subjects without their being aware that they are being watched is known as

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naturalistic observation

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This specific type of applied psychologist may try to promote sound health principles in a workplace, such as leading smoking cessation programs

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health psychologist

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This specific type of applied psychologist may work with stores to study how consumers make decisions on purchases

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consumer psychologist

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This category of psychologists may work in a university setting, conducting experiments or gathering information about human behavior

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research psychologists

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This category of psychologists makes use of the findings of research psychologists and applies that knowledge to their work with clients

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applied psychologists

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This specific type of applied psychologist works with athletes to help them increase their performances with a mental focus

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Sports psychologists

21
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Psychologists who believe we all have a positive potential follow this approach

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humanism

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Psychologists who look at physical changes that take place during situations (such as monitoring heart rate, sweating, pupil dilation) and examine the correlation to our behavior follow this approach

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Biopsychological Approach

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Psychologists who follow this approach will look at how our thoughts influence our behavior; if we can change our illogical thoughts, we can change our behaviors

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Cognitive Approach

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Name some ethical guidelines of experimentation; review the Prisoner-Guard study and Milgram’s Obedience Study

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open and honest; do no harm; maintain confidentiality; subject may stop participation at any time

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Be sure to review the following in the context of an experiment

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IV, DV, Experimental Group, Control Group, Relevant Variables, Irrelevant Variables

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An experiment in which both participants and experimenters are unaware of who receives treatment

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double blind experiment

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in this type of experiment, participants (subjects) do not know whether they are in the experimental or control group

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single blind experiment

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approach to psychology? Jim makes offensive jokes because his father always laughed at him when he did

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behaviorism

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approach to psychology? Breanne stays at home night after night and feels depressed; she is a bright, capable girl but is not living up to her potential

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humanism

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approach to psychology? Susan feels anxiety because she always thinks people don’t like her

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cognitive

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approach to psychology? Frank always fights with his teachers; his therapist believes he has resentment toward authority figures (although he may not consciously be aware of this)

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psychoanalysis

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approach to psychology? Sally is afraid to ask her boss for a raise because in her culture, women are to be subservient to men

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sociocultural

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approach to psychology? Maria’s anxiety causes her heart to flutter

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biopsychological

34
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If students eat snacks when taking an exam then average test scores will increase. What is the independent variable?

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eating snacks

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If students eat snacks when taking an exam then average test scores will increase. What is the dependent variable?

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test scores

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If students eat snacks when taking an exam then average test scores will increase. What is the experimental group?

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students allowed to eat snacks during exams

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If students eat snacks when taking an exam then average test scores will increase. What is the control group?

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students not allowed to eat snacks during exams

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If students eat snacks when taking an exam then average test scores will increase. What is a relevant variable?

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difficulty of test; same amount of snacks given to each student

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If students eat snacks when taking an exam then average test scores will increase. What is an irrelevant variable?

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brand of snacks; weather outside

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type of psychologist? works for Kraft corporate determining shopping patterns of consumers at a higher socio-economic level

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consumer

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type of psychologist? works for Allegheny county police during mediation in hostage situations

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forensic

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type of psychologist? works for Westinghouse developing stress management programs

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health

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type of psychologist? works for Seneca Valley testing for learning disorders in students and developing action plans to assist them

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school

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type of psychologist? works at Westinghouse designing work stations that are not physically taxing on the employees

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engineering

45
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Variables that are not likely to affect the dependent variable/result of an experiment

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irrelevant variables

46
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what is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

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psychologist: PhD
psychiatrist: MD (can prescribe medications)

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