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Psychology Ch. 1

Chapter 1

TermDefinition
structuralism breaking consciousness into basic parts
functionalism how mental processes help us adapt
behaviorism observable behavior only
psychodynamic unconscious processes
sociocultural (modern perspectives) culture, society, environment
psychology study of behavioral and mental processes
Empirical verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
Empirical Approach an evidence based method that draws on observation and experimentation
Psychoanalysis focuses on unconscious mental processes and early childhood experiences
Humanistic focuses on human growth potential, and the need for love and acceptance
Theory an explanation using principles that organize observations and predict behaviors/events
Hypothesis a testable prediction, often implied by a theory
W.E.I.R.D. Western, Educated, Industrial, Rich, Democratic
Replication repeating the essence of a research study and determining whether the finding is reproduced, the context of the experiment affects the outcome
Correlation a measure of the extent that 2 factors vary together; if one factor predicts the other
Illusionary Correlation we perceive a relationship present where there is none or the relationship is stronger than what it really is.
Does correlation imply causation? NO; correlation can suggest a possible cause-effect relationship, but it does not prove it.
confounding variable variables outside the study/experiment that influences a study's/experiment's results.
Debriefing the post-experimental explanation of a study, including its purpose and any use of deception
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