Week 1 Canvas

Question 1

Define ‘Science’

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Define ‘Psychology’

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What are the 4 principles of good psyschological research?

Answer 3

1. A theoretical framework.
2. Standardised procedures.
3. Generalisability.
4. Objective measurements that are reliable.

Question 4

What are the 3 approaches to research employed by a psychologist?

Answer 4

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