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exam 1
scientific literature in psychology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| theory | a statement, or a set of statements, that describes general principles about how variables relate to each other |
| hypotheses | testable prediction about two or more variables in a study |
| data | your set of observations or information |
| empiricism | the method of collecting data and using it to develop and support theories |
| priming | using subtle cues to prepare someone to interpret information or think in a particular way |
| framing | presenting information in such a way as to invoke a particular response |
| ________ is through nonverbal communication | priming |
| confounds | alternative explanations for research outcomes |
| cognitive misers | we don’t like to spend anymore time thinking about things than necessary |
| confirmatory hypothesis testing | designing a study in such a way that you will always get the answer you want |
| journal articles | research straight from the source |