Psychological Inquiry

Question 1

What is psychological inquiry

Answer 1

• Focuses on understanding human perception and behaviour.
• Applies knowledge for positive outcomes.
• Emphasizes evidence-based approaches.

Question 2

Systematic Empiricism

Answer 2

• Ensures systematic approach to gather knowledge.
• Ensures reliability and verification.
• Avoids relying solely on memory.

Question 2

What is science

Answer 2

• Method combining rationalism and empiricism.
• Observations linked for logical explanations.

Question 3

Objectivity

Answer 3

• Aims for unbiased observation.
• Ensures reliable and accurate results.

Question 3

Ways of knowing

Answer 3

• Tools for reaching conclusions.
• Includes intuition, authority, empiricism, and rationalism.

Question 4

Control

Answer 4

• Crucial in experiments.
• Removes external influences.
• Helps detect cause-effect relationships.

Question 5

Publicly Verifiable

Answer 5

• Knowledge and methods accessible to public.
• Allows understanding, critique, and replication.

Question 5

Empirically Solvable Problems

Answer 5

• Problems observable and investigable.
• Basis for empirical investigation.

Question 6

Critiques of science: Consumer and community involvement

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• Aligns research with community needs.
• Results in better outcomes.
• Ensures community involvement.

Question 6

Scientist-practitioner models and reflexive practice

Answer 6

• Integrates research and practice.
• Promotes social justice and community change.
• Encourages continuous learning and reflection.

Question 7

Falsifiable

Answer 7

• Theories capable of being proven false.
• Addresses confirmation bias.

Question 8

First Nations ways of knowing, being and doing

Answer 8

• Incorporates indigenous research methods.
• Prioritizes cultural sensitivity and equity.
• Challenges Western knowledge systems.

Question 8

Decolonising psychology and research methods

Answer 8

• Dismantles colonial structures and biases.
• Promotes equality, justice, and empowerment.
• Challenges Western-centric perspectives.

Question 9

Intuition

Answer 9

• Knowledge from past experiences.
• Can be helpful or flawed.

Question 10

Authority or Experts

Answer 10

• Source of advice from knowledgeable figures.
• Based on research, experience, or expertise.
• Opinions may be fallible.

Question 11

Rationalism

Answer 11

• Thinking using logic.
• Includes inductive and deductive reasoning.
• May lead to jumping to conclusions.

Question 12

Inductive Reasoning

Answer 12

• General conclusions from specific observations.
• May be prone to error.

Question 13

Pseudoscience

Answer 13

• Claims lacking evidence.
• Relies on anecdotal evidence.
• Cannot be reproduced under controlled conditions.

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Deductive Reasoning

Answer 14

• Specific conclusions from general laws.
• May not always apply accurately.

Question 15

Empiricism

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• Method of obtaining knowledge.
• Through senses or interviewing.
• Recognizes potential flaws.

Question 16

Decolonising

Answer 16

• Dismantling colonial structures and ideologies.
• Acknowledges biases and promotes inclusivity.
• Challenges Western-centric perspectives.