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What is the definition of Psychology?

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The systematic and scientific study of behavior and mental processes (thinking, feeling, doing).

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Define Behavior in psychological terms.

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Any observable action including thinking, feeling, and doing.

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What is a Construct?

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A hypothetical label used to explain a set of behaviors.

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What does Operationalization refer to?

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Defining a construct in a way that makes it observable and measurable.

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What is a Research Task?

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An activity or action used to measure a construct.

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What is an Apparatus in research?

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A tool used to collect or measure data.

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What is an Independent Variable (IV)?

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The variable that is manipulated by the researcher.

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What is a Dependent Variable (DV)?

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The variable that is measured to see the effects of the IV.

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What are Control Variables?

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Factors that are kept constant to avoid interfering with the IV-DV relationship.

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Define Extraneous Variables.

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Known external factors that could affect the results.

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What are Confounding Variables?

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Unknown factors discovered that confuse the relationship between IV and DV.

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What is a Hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of a study.

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What is a One-Tailed Hypothesis?

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Predicts a specific direction of the effect.

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What is a Two-Tailed Hypothesis?

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Predicts a difference or relationship, but no specific direction is stated.

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What does the Null Hypothesis predict?

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No effect or no difference between variables.

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What is Validity in research?

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The truthfulness of the study — whether it measures what it intends to measure.

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Define Reliability in the context of research.

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The consistency of the study — whether it produces the same results over time or between observers.

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What is Internal Validity?

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Whether the results are caused by the IV and not by other factors.

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What is External Validity?

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Whether the results can be generalized beyond the study.

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What is Ecological Validity?

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Whether results apply to real-world settings.

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What does Face Validity refer to?

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Whether a test appears to measure what it claims to measure.

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Define Construct Validity.

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Whether a test actually measures the intended construct.

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What is Concurrent Validity?

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Whether a new test’s results match an already validated measure.

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What does Predictive Validity indicate?

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Whether a test can predict future outcomes.

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What is Internal Reliability?
Consistency within a test or measure (e.g., split-half reliability).
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What is External Reliability?
Consistency across time or observers (e.g., test-retest reliability).
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What is Test-Retest Reliability?
Administering the same test twice and getting similar results.
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What does Split-Half Reliability measure?
Checking if both halves of a test yield similar results.
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What is Inter-Rater Reliability?
Different scorers give the same score.
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Define Inter-Observer Reliability.
Different observers agree on what behaviors they recorded.
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What is a Sample in research?
The group of participants selected for the study.
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What is a Population in research terms?
The larger group from which the sample is drawn.
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What is Target Population?
The specific group the researchers aim to generalize results to.
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What is Self-Selected Sampling?
Participants volunteer to participate.
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What is Opportunity Sampling?
Participants are chosen because they are easily available.
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What is Random Sampling?
Each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.
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Define a Representative Sample.
A sample that accurately reflects the population's characteristics.
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What does Generalizability refer to?
Applying the study results to the larger population.
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What is Experimental Design?
How participants are assigned to experimental conditions.
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What is Repeated Measures Design?
The same participants are used in all conditions of the IV.
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Define Independent Groups Design.
Different participants are used in each condition of the IV.
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What is Matched Pairs Design?
Different participants, but matched on important characteristics.
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What does Randomized Design involve?
Participants are assigned randomly to groups using statistical methods.
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What are Order Effects?
Changes in participants' performance due to repetition (practice or fatigue).
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What is Counterbalancing?
A method to control order effects by varying the order of conditions.
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What is Qualitative Data?
Descriptive, subjective information (feelings, opinions).
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Define Quantitative Data.
Numerical, measurable information (e.g., scores, counts).
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What is Raw Data?
Unorganized data collected directly from participants.
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What are Descriptive Statistics?
Summaries of raw data (e.g., graphs, averages).
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What is the Mean in statistics?
The average of a set of numbers.
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What is the Median?
The middle value in an ordered set of numbers.
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Define Mode.
The most frequent value in a dataset.
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What is the Range in statistics?
The difference between the highest and lowest values.
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What does Variance measure?
The spread of participant scores around the mean.
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What is Standard Deviation (SD)?
The average distance between scores and the mean.
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What is a Bar Graph used for?
Graph for categorical data (individual categories).
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What does a Histogram represent?
Graph for continuous data (grouped into intervals).
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What is a Scatter Plot?
Graph showing the relationship between two variables.
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What is Correlation?
The relationship between two variables (positive or negative).
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What does Pearson's r indicate?
A statistical number showing strength and direction of a correlation.
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What is Self-Report?
Participants report on themselves using written or verbal methods.
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What is a Questionnaire?
A written set of questions participants complete.
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Define Interview in research.
A verbal method to collect participant responses.
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What is a Closed Question?
A question with set options for responses.
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What is an Open Question?
A question where participants create their own responses.
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What is a Likert Scale?
Scale where participants rate their agreement to statements.
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What does a Rating Scale measure?
Scale where participants assign numerical values to feelings or statements.
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What is a Structured Interview?
Interview with pre-set questions.
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What is a Semi-Structured Interview?
Interview with some fixed and some flexible questions.
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Define an Unstructured Interview.
Interview with no set questions, conversational style.
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What is Observation in research?
Watching and recording behavior for research purposes.
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What is Naturalistic Observation?
Observing behavior in a natural environment.
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What is Controlled Observation?
Observing behavior in a controlled setting.
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What is Structured Observation?
Observing specific, pre-defined behaviors.
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What is Unstructured Observation?
Observing any behaviors that occur.
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What is Overt Observation?
Participants know they are being watched.
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What is Covert Observation?
Participants do not know they are being watched.
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What is Participant Observation?
Researcher joins the group being studied.
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What is Non-Participant Observation?
Researcher observes without joining the group.
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What is Event Sampling?
Recording every occurrence of a specific behavior.
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What is Time Sampling?
Recording behaviors at pre-set time intervals.
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What is Protection from Harm in research ethics?
Participants must be protected from physical or psychological harm.
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What is Valid Consent (Informed Consent)?
Participants must agree voluntarily after being informed about the study.
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What does Right to Withdraw mean?
Participants can leave the study at any time without penalty.
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What is Lack of Deception in research ethics?
Participants should not be misled unless justified and approved.
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What does Confidentiality refer to?
Participants' data must be kept private and anonymous.
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What is Privacy in research ethics?
Researchers must respect participants' personal space and avoid intrusion.
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What is Debriefing?
After participation, researchers must explain the true aims and correct any deception.
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What does Replacement refer to in animal research?
Use alternatives to animal testing whenever possible.
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What does Species and Strain refer to in research?
Choose appropriate species that best fit the research aims.
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What does Number of Animals mean in research ethics?
Use the minimum number of animals necessary for valid results.
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What are Procedures in animal research?
Ensure all procedures minimize pain, suffering, and distress.
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What does Pain, Suffering, and Distress refer to in research?
Minimize any experience of pain, suffering, or stress in animals.
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What is Housing in animal research ethics?
Provide animals with appropriate living conditions (space, light, companions).
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What do Reward, Deprivation, and Aversive Stimuli mean in animal research?
Use ethical standards for rewarding or depriving animals — minimize harsh treatments.
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What are Demand Characteristics?
Participants alter their behavior because they know they are being studied.
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What is Social Desirability Bias?
Participants respond to appear favorable to others.

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