Psychology Terms Flashcards
Case Study
A research method studying an individual or small group and gathering in-depth and detailed information using different means.
Experiment
A research method which measures participants’ performance in two or more conditions.
Quantitative
A term used to describe data that involves numbers and statistics.
Objective
Refers to research methods, where there is no bias, for example the researches views have not affected the findings.
Questionaire
A research method using written questions.
Subjective
Refers to research methods, where the researcher is somehow affecting the results, perhaps by their interpretations.
Observing behavior
Watching and recording behavior
Neuropsychology
The study of the relationship between behavior, emotion and cognition on the one hand, and brain function on the other.
Studying Mindset
Investigating what type of approach to achieve and success a person has (e.g growth oriented or a fixed oriented).
Qualitative
A term used to describe data involving stories or attitudes.
Interview
A research method in which questions are asked and answers are given.
Studying learning
Investigating the act of acquiring new, or modifying and reinforcing existing, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values or preferences.
