Week 1 Canvas Flashcards
1
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Define ‘Science’
A
Science is the aquisition of knowledge through the systematic study of particular factors and the events that they influence
2
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Define ‘Psychology’
A
The systematic study of mental processes and behaviours. Strongly grounded in a scientific approach.
3
Q
What are the 4 principles of good psyschological research?
A
- A theoretical framework.
- Standardised procedures.
- Generalisability.
- Objective measurements that are reliable.
4
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What are the 3 approaches to research employed by a psychologist?
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- Experimental.
- Descriptive.
- Correlational.