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exam 1
scientific literature in psychology
Term | Definition |
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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 |