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1
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acceptance of facts because the person is highly respected

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authority

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2
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coming to direct knolwedge without reasoning

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intuition

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3
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unquestioning faith in the truth of some matter held due to fear of uncertainty

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Tenacity

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4
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use of discourse and logic

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Rationalization

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5
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learning through experience

basis of the scientific method

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Empiricism

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Determinism
Systematic Observations 
Public Knowledge
Objectivity
Data Based Conclusions
Tentative Conclusions 
Answerable Questions
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Attributes of Scientific Thinking

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7
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all events have causes

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determinism

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8
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events can be predicted but only with a probability greater than chance

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Statistical Determinism

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9
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aspects of this attribute include:

  • precise definitions
  • reliable and valid measuring tools
  • accepted methodology
  • systems of logic for drawing conclusions
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Systematic Observation

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10
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Moving knowledge into the public sphere objectively

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public knowledge

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11
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observation that’s verified by more than one observer

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objectivity

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12
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conclusions about human behavior that can be supported by evidence gathered through systematic procedure

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Data Based Conclusion

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13
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conclusions that are subject to revision or change based on future research

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Tentative Conclusions

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14
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questions that can be answered using the scientific method

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Empirical Questions

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15
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T/F

theories can’t be proven only can provide support for a claim

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True

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16
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any field that seems to use the scientific method but is based on inadequate unscientific methods

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Pseudoscience

17
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  • associates with true science
  • relies on anecdotal evidence
  • avoids falsification requirements
  • oversimplifies complex phenomenon
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Ways to identify pseudoscience

18
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  • describe behavior
  • predict behavior
  • explain behavior
  • correctly apply findings about behavior
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Role of research in psychology

19
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  • develop theory & hypothesis
  • designing studies
  • collect data
  • analyze data
  • communicate the research results
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Research Process

20
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standards governing the conduct of a person or members of a profession

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Ethics

21
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  • Beneficence and nonmaleficence
  • fidelity and responsibility
  • integrity
  • justice
  • respect for people’s rights
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APA Guidelines

22
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researchers must weigh the costs and benefits of the research they want to conduct in order to benefit society and not harm others

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Beneficence and nonmaleficence

23
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researchers must be aware that they represent the field and they must exemplify the highest standard

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fidelity and responsibility

24
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honesty in research

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integrity

25
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researchers must safeguard confidentiality and protect the rights of volunteer

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respect for people’s rights

26
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Should contain as few participant costs as possible

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Human Research

27
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Weigh costs for researchers // protect participants and researchers.

Reviews study and offer suggestions and questions

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Institutional Review Board

28
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Ability to be informed

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True Volunteers

29
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Participants need to know what they need to do

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Informed

30
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Allowed if:
As minimal as possible
No other way to study
Can't add undue risk
Must tell them about it before the study is over
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Deception

31
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No longer able to make their own decisions
Examples:
Children
Special needs
Elderly
Incarcerated
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Special Populations

32
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T/F

Consent doesn’t override assent

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True

33
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If observation is completely public behavior
Anonymous questionnaire
Archival data
Class demonstration purposes
Employment related activities
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When you don’t need consent

34
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Following through with promises

Compensation, time, privacy

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Treating patient well

35
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Tell them what the study is about

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Debriefing

36
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Telling the hypothesis

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Dehoax

37
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Improve mood and tell about deception

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Desensitize

38
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When you ask the participant general questions and eventually get down to more specific questions until they are able to figure out the deception on their own

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Funnel Debriefing

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