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Cultural Heritage

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Impacts individual behavior and psychology based on one’s cultural background.

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Cons of Experiments

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Artificial settings may not reflect real-world scenarios.

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Cultural Psychology

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The study of how cultural practices shape psychological processes.

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IRB

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Oversight committee that reviews research proposals for ethical compliance.

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Naturalistic Observation

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Studying subjects in their natural environment.

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Subjectivity

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The idea that personal experiences and interpretations shape one’s understanding of reality.

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Control Group

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Group receiving no treatment, used for comparison.

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Physiological Measures

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Using tools like fMRI, EEG, or heart rate monitors.

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Sociohistorical Context

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The influence of social and historical factors on psychological practices and theories.

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Goals of Science

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Description, prediction, and explanation.

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Pros of Experiments

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Allows for cause-and-effect conclusions.

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Description

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The process of observing and recording behavior or phenomena.

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Placebo Effects

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Subjects’ response to a placebo rather than the actual treatment.

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Correlation vs. Causation

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Correlations indicate a relationship between variables but do not imply causation.

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Psychology

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The scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

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Hypotheses

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Specific predictions derived from a theory.

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Mary Whiton Calkins

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First woman president of the American Psychological Association; faced gender discrimination in her academic career.

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Social Psychology

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The study of how individuals influence and are influenced by others.

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Wilhelm Wundt

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Considered the father of modern psychology; established the first psychology laboratory.

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Nature/Nurture

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The debate over the relative contributions of genetics and environment to behavior.

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Support for Hypotheses

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Findings that increase confidence in a theory.

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Positive Psychology

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A field of psychology that focuses on the positive aspects of human life, such as happiness and well-being.

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Evolutionary Psychology

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A theoretical perspective that examines psychological traits as adaptations to environmental challenges.

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Experimental Group

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Group receiving the treatment in an experiment.

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Correlation Coefficient
Ranges from -1 to +1, with extremes indicating stronger relationships.
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Standardized Tests
Utilizing uniform procedures for fair comparisons.
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Sigmund Freud
The founder of psychoanalysis, known for his theories on the unconscious mind and psychosexual development.
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Social Desirability Bias
Respondents may answer in a way they perceive as socially acceptable.
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Theory Construction
A process involving theory, hypotheses, and empirical research.
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Dependent Variable (DV)
The factor being measured or observed in an experiment.
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Variable
Any factor that can vary.
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Multiple Causes
The concept that behavior and mental processes are influenced by various factors.
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Theory
A well-substantiated explanation based on evidence; must be testable/provable.
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Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The application of psychological principles to workplace environments.
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Cognitive Psychology
The study of mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.
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Experimental Design
Structuring the study to test the hypothesis effectively.
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Negative Correlation
x and y are on opposite ends.
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Scientific Knowledge
Is cumulative and tentative; theories may be revised or discarded.
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Positive Correlation
x and y are on similar ends.
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Operational Definition
Defining a concept by the procedures used to measure or observe it.
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William James
A prominent psychologist known for his work in functionalism and author of 'The Principles of Psychology'.
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B.F. Skinner
A leading behaviorist known for his work on operant conditioning and reinforcement.
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Empiricism
The belief that knowledge comes from observation and experience.
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Leta Stetter Hollingworth
Pioneered research in gifted children and gender differences; faced challenges due to her gender.
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Prediction
Anticipates occurrences based on gathered data.
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Structuralism
An early school of psychology that aimed to identify the basic elements of consciousness.
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Experiment
Involves manipulating variables to observe their impact.
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Independent Variable (IV)
The factor being changed or controlled in an experiment.
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Counseling Psychology
A professional area that focuses on providing therapeutic services to individuals.
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Psychoanalysis
A therapeutic approach that focuses on unconscious processes and childhood experiences.
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Non-support for Hypotheses
Findings that decrease confidence in a theory, prompting revision.
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Personality Psychology
The study of individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
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Functionalism
A school of psychology that focused on the purpose of consciousness and behavior.
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Hypothesis
A testable prediction or educated guess.
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Clinical Psychology
A branch of psychology that focuses on diagnosing and treating mental disorders.
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John B. Watson
The founder of behaviorism, emphasizing the study of observable behavior.
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Developmental Psychology
The study of how people grow and change from infancy through old age.
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Animal Research
Should be conducted with ethical guidelines and justification for harm.
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Psychometrics
The field of psychology concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement.
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Explanation
Seeks to clarify why certain behaviors or phenomena happen.
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Deception
Sometimes necessary in research but requires debriefing.
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Sampling Bias
When the sample does not represent the population accurately.
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Self-reported data
Can contain distortions or bias.
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Experimenter Bias
Researchers' expectations influencing the outcomes.
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Biological Psychology
The study of the relationship between biological processes and psychological phenomena.
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APA's Guidelines
Ensure voluntary participation, confidentiality, and no harm in research.
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Physiological Psychology
The study of the biological basis of behavior and mental processes.
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Random Assignment
Allocating subjects randomly to control and experimental groups to minimize bias.
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Margaret Floy Washburn
First woman to earn a Ph.D. in psychology; known for her work in animal behavior and consciousness.
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Descriptive Research
In-depth examination of behavior without influencing it.
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Anecdotal Evidence
Personal accounts or stories used to support a claim.
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Correlational Research
Assessing the relationship between variables.
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Surveys & Interviews
Gathering data through questionnaires or direct questioning.
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Double-blind study
A method to avoid experimenter bias.
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Flaws in Anecdotal Evidence
Lack of systematic testing and bias.
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Extraneous variables
Factors other than the independent variable that may influence the results.
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Experimental Research
Manipulating variables to observe their effects.
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Behaviorism
A theoretical perspective that emphasizes the study of observable behavior and the role of the environment.
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Theoretical Diversity
The idea that multiple theories can explain psychological phenomena.
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Educational Psychology
The study of how people learn and the best practices to teach them.
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Correlation Strength
+0.80 shows a stronger association than +0.50.
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Empirical Research
Conducting studies to test hypotheses.
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Ethical Concerns
Issues regarding subject well-being and consent in experiments.
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Experimental Psychology
The branch of psychology that uses experimental methods to study behavior and mental processes.
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Persuasiveness of Anecdotal Evidence
Compelling because of relatability but lacks scientific rigor.
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Scientific Journal
A publication that presents original research findings and reviews.
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Archival Records
Examining existing data for research purposes.
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Humanism
A psychological perspective that emphasizes personal growth and the concept of self-actualization.

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