Week 1 Canvas Flashcards

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Define ‘Science’

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Science is the aquisition of knowledge through the systematic study of particular factors and the events that they influence

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Define ‘Psychology’

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The systematic study of mental processes and behaviours. Strongly grounded in a scientific approach.

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What are the 4 principles of good psyschological research?

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  1. A theoretical framework.
  2. Standardised procedures.
  3. Generalisability.
  4. Objective measurements that are reliable.
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What are the 3 approaches to research employed by a psychologist?

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  1. Experimental.
  2. Descriptive.
  3. Correlational.
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