methods Flashcards
(13 cards)
experimental method
manipulation, control, random. causal
correlational method
relationships, patterns. observational - not causation
naturalistic observation
no manipulation or control. real behavior
case studies
in depth and individual. not generalizable
surveys
data collection from many people
longitudinal studies
repeated observations over time. for development and change
cross-sectional studies
comparison of demographics. not causal
twin studies
nature vs nurture mostly
meta-analysis
multiple studies to identify trends
quasi-experimental design
comparison of premade groups, like culture. may be causal, but possibility of cofounding variables
dopamine
movement, attention, reward
serotonin
sleep, pain, mood and hunger regulation
substance P
pain, mood, vasodilation, learning
