PSYCH Exam 1 Flashcards
theory
set of ideas about a phenomenon
hypothesis
statement about theory that can be tested
reliabilty
tests need to be reliable–otherwise their results cannot be proven to be consistent every time
experimental group
group that receives treatment
control group
does not receive treatment; used as a comparison for the control group
independent variable
variable that changes, in control of experimenters
dependent variable
effect that is caused by the IV; variable that is measured
correlation
can’t use experimental method; only finds the relatedness of variables
psychology
study of behavior and mental processes of living things
psychological perspectives
how human behavior is explained
Biological perspective
focuses on neurobiology and brain function; makes use of brain imaging (CT scan, MRI, PET scan, fMRI); also focuses on psychopathology (mental diseases) and psychotherapeutic (drugs) and neuroanatomy
Behavioral Perspective
focus on observable responses to stimuli (backlash to too much introspection)
Cognitive Perspective
backlash to behavioral; perception, memory, resaoning, thinking; relationship btwn thought and behavior
Psychoanalytic
focuses on unconcious processes
Humanist/Subjectivist Perspective
introsepction, human behavior is a function of the perceived world and the individual is important
