Origins of psychology (key terms) Flashcards
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Empiricism
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The view that all concepts/ knowledge originate in experience through the senses.
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Introspection
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The examination or observation of one’s own mental and emotional process.
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Scientific method
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The use of investigative methods that are systematic, replicable, and objective.
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Objective
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The tendency to base judgements and interpretations on external data rather than on subjective factors.
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Systematic
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Done in according to a fixed plan or system.
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Replicable
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A study should produce the same results if repeated.
