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Keys in hypothesis

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IV, DV, “significantly”!

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Writing standardised instructions

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Participants are going to…
Participants will be…
Participants will then…
Ask for consent

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“Discuss” 4m needs…

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at least 2 relevant evals

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Case studies > Quantitative data

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Richer/detailed data
Possibly longitudinal (increases internal validity)
More eco. v.

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Designing a report (specific methods section)

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Design = type of experiment, experimental design, identifying IV and DV, control over EVs, ethical considerations
Participants = Target population, sampling method, allocation of participants to testing conditions
Materials = equipment needed
Procedure = Logical step-by-step description

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SLT key terms

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Observational learning, modelling, imitation, influence
“vicarious reinforcement”
“mediating factors”

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Theoretical models (cognitive)

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+Ve Allows experimental study of processes (such as attention, memory, problem solving, and perception).
-Ve Dehumanising.
-Ve Inferences lack cause/effect

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Features of biological approach

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Genetic explanations
Biochemistry; imbalances of chemicals influencing behaviour (e.g. low serotonin = depression).
CNS, endocrine system
Interaction bw genotype and phenotype

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Maslow 3 categories

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Deficiency needs, growth needs, personal growth

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Rogers key term for counselling

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Unconditional positive regard

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One negative for humanist

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Western ideals

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Standard deviation vs range

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distance from mean > distance from highest/lowest values
less easily distorted by a single extreme score

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How to obtain stratified sample

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  1. Put all names of one strata into a hat, another strata into another.
  2. Determine proportion (strata/total population * participants)
  3. Randomly select from 1st hat and assign to condition A. Again random select and assign B. Repeat
  4. Repeat process with other stratas.
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Why do type I and II errors occur

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Level of significance set too low.
Lack of statistical evidence to reject null.

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“Test-retest reliability”

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later date set to assess whether research correlates.

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Advising economic implications

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use public money elsewhere (education, teaching, etc)

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Designing a consent form

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Purpose
Ethical considerations
Format (name, date, sign)

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Outline Maslow’s hierarchy

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Physiological
Safety/Security
Love/Belonging
Esteem
Self actualisation

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Genotype vs Phenotype

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Genotype = genetic make up, not observable.
Phenotype = Traits/characteristics, combine G + E, is observable/measurable (height, weight).

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Case study ao1 and ao3

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Indepth analysis, typically qualitative, longitudinal, idiographic.
-Ve Researcher bias,
NO generalisability, replicability, cause-effect, statistically analysed, prediction/control.

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Difference bw qualitative and quantitative

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Qual - Descriptive, cannot be statistically analysed but has depth of understanding.
Quant - numbers, mean/median/mode

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e.g. qual data (not case study)

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“unstructured” interviews

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Retrospective data

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fill in the gaps = : ( low reliability

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Key point on standardisation

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not always for others, for self too!

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"Evaluate the use of [ ] in this study" 6m breakdown
ao1 = 2, <------- ao2 = 2 ao3 = 2.
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Observer bias
Looking for particular behaviour fitting own expectations or misinterpret behaviour to fit in with pre-existing ideas.
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Format of informed consent
Letter
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Intermediate premise for content analysis (before giving specific e.g.s)
create checklist of lots of behaviours looking for behaviour in terms of positives and negatives.
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Stages of psychodynamic
O (0-1), A (1-3), P (3-5), L (6-12), G (12+, puberty, sexual desire conscious). 1st 3 stages = focuses of pleasure Latency = resolved and repressed, early years forgotten Unconscious conflict at each stage which must be resolved before next stage reached
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Mediational processes (SLT)
Attention Retention Reproduction Motivation
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READ DETAILS AND VISUALISE CORRECTLY!
How many? What is the scenario? How does this have influence?
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Controlled observation
Reduce EVs that may impact IV to DV (validity)
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Standardised testing implication
same thing for all participants, high control If not, then unconscious, unintentional bias
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Behavioural categories
Break down into specifics
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Time sampling
Every x set interval, tick one/more from observation. IGNORE those behaviours outside of intervals. +Ve easier to manage, possibly many social behaviours (overwhealming)
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Inter-rater reliability
Two observers use the same behavioural categories and agree on common interpretation of each BC. Independent observatins Correlate 0.80
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Quantitative data (on social behaviours)
Lowers validity because social behaviours are complex and contextual
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Economic implications on parents
return to work EARLIER
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Abstract
1st section of reports. Brief summary 100-300 words. Contains summary of aims, methods, results, and conclusion.
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Self-report methods
Questionnaires, interviews (open/closed), avoidance of leading Qs, from post or by mobile?
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How does humanist explain psychological issues
Direct result from CoW
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What are conditions of worth
Constraints of inner beliefs placed on by significant others necessary to gain approval
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Counselling/therapy's aim
provide unconditional +Ve regard, so resolve CoW and focus on authentic self.
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Research support on CoW
Harter - Teenagers who feel that they need to fulfil certain conditions to gain parents' approval end up disliking themselves
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-Ve of Humanist
uses qualitative methods and rejects scientific methodologies. -> CA - Richness and validity in discussion.
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Outline nervous system
NS Central NS (spinal chord and brain), Peripheral NS Somatic NS (sensory and motor neurons direct to CNS + reflex actions), Autonomic NS Parasympatheic NS, Sympathetic NS
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Origins of localisation of function
Phrenology (observing and feeling brain through skull to detect mental traits)
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Key terms for localisation of function
neuroanatomical, contralateral organisation, hemispherically lateralised
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Research in gender differences
Harasty - language regions larger in female brains
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Differences in R and L handed people in function
L hemi controls speech, language. R hemi dominant in visual-motor functions.
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fMRI evals
lower temp res cannot establish cause/effect
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Endocrine system glands + hormones
Pituitary gland - ACTH, oxytocin Pineal gland - melatonin Thyroid gland - thyroxine Adrenal gland - adrenaline, cortisol Ovaries - Oestrogen Testes - testosterone
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BE WARY OF SUBTTLTIES IN Q
They want to rinse out content to test our understanding
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Split-brain name and term
Sperry & Gazzaniga, commissurotomy
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+Ve of Sperry and Gazzaniga
Developed understanding (paradigm shift) Scientific methods, Standardised procedures Quasi (no ethical issues) Idiographic methods can be used, so deeper understanding
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Neurotransmitters effect post-synaptic neuron in what way
Having excitatory or inhibitory effects
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Electrical impulses (action potentials) reach pre-synaptic terminal to...
trigger release of neurotransmitters from the vesicles.
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Where does SCN lie and what does it do
Hypothalamus. Receives info about light levels from optic nerve.
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Melanopsin
protein in eye which is sensitive to light, carries this info to SCN
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Implications of disrupting bio rhythms
jet lag, night shift. Economy and productivity
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Weaknesses of mode
May be bimodal "Less sensitive", doesn't use all scores
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+Ve of behaviourism according to context
Contribution to psychology. After Freud, so setting psychology more scientifically.
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Sim and Dif of Behaviourism and SLT
S = Learning behaviour, influence of env. D = Active vs passive. Direct and indirect (vicarious) reinforcement vs just direct. Mediational processes.
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All encompassing +Ve of EEG, ERP and fMRI
Non-invasive
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EEG vs ERP
Measures general brain activity (e.g. awake/asleep) vs Measures brain activity in response to stimulus.
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fMRI how works and one -Ve (not temp resolution)
Works by using magnetic field and radio waves to measure blood flow. Cannot account for communication b/w reigons
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Key word for Broca/Wernicke damage
"aphasia"
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Role of ANS
Transmit info to/from internal organs. Responds to perceived threat/stressful situation from senses.
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Role of adrenal glands
Medulla = adrenaline. Activation through the sympathomedullary pathway (SAM)
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A Level Psychology - Research Studies (13 decks)

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