Year 12 Intro Content Flashcards
What are the four topics we are learning in year 12 psychology?
Social psychology
Cognitive psychology
Biological psychology
Learning psychology
What is Quantitative data?
Data in a numerical form
What is Qualitative data ?
Data in a non-numerical , descriptive form
What does SOFT stand for?
Specific
Operationalised
Falsifiable
Testable
What is Alternate hypothesis
The significant difference or correlation you expect to observe
What is a Null Hypothesis
Predicts no significant difference or correlation
Non directional ( 2 tailed )
States there will be a difference or correlation but doesn’t suggest the direction
Directional ( 1 tailed )
States the direction of the difference or correlation
How can researchers gather their data?
Lab experiment Field test Written questions Observations Experiments Interview Analysing secondary data Correlational studies
What are Extraneous variables?
Variable,es that might impact the results (dv) that are not independent variables.
What are Confounding variables?
Variables that did impact the results of a study (dv) that are not the iv
Experimental designs:
Independent groups
Repaired measures
Matched pairs
BPS
British psychological society
For ethical principles :
Responsibility
Respect
Integrity
Competency
Ethical guidelines
Competency Informed consent Confidentiality Psychological harm Deception Debrief Right to withdraw
What are the 3 Rs in animal psychology?
Replacement
Refinement
Reduction
What does it mean by replacement?
Animals are a last resort
What does it mean by refinement ?
Minimise suffering
What does it mean by reduction ?
Use the fewest number of animals as possible
What is Batesons decision cube
Plots the benefit of the research against the cost of the research in terms of animal suffering and the quality of the research
What is the writing form APRC used for?
Describing a study
What is the writing form GRAVE used for ?
Evaluating a study
What is the writing form SODA used for?
Evaluating theories
What does APRC stand for?
Aim
Procedure
Results
Conclusions
What does GRAVE stand for ?
Generalisability Reliability Applications Validity Ethics
What does SODA stand for ?
Supporting evidence
Opposing evidence
Different theory
Applications
