WELL DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS|GRADED A+|NEWEST
Basic research - ANSWER research that answers fundamental questions about behavior.
empirical study - ANSWER Results of verifiable evidence from a systematic collection and
analysis of data that has been objectively observed, measured, and undergone experimenta-
tion.
Applied research - ANSWER research that investigates issues that have implications for
everyday life and provides solutions to everyday problems.
Basic research - ANSWER Expands knowledge on an area of research interest but does
not seek to promote change in behavior or mental state.
Empirical Research - ANSWER Collects and analyzes data on areas of research interest us-
ing scientific measures to gain knowledge for knowledge's sake or to promote changes in be-
havior or mental states.
Applied Research - ANSWER Applies research findings towards well-being, e.g. change in
behavior or mental state.
Mentalism - ANSWER type of performing art in which the performer appears to read the
mind of another. Such powers may seem to be the result of psychic or paranormal practices,
but in reality is the result of a combination of suggestion, misdirection, and psychology.
Hypnosis - ANSWER a therapeutic technique employed by some clinicians to facilitate in-
creased suggestibility and dissociated experiences.
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, dualism - ANSWER the mind (or soul) and the body are separate entities
Consciousness - ANSWER our subjective awareness of ourselves and our environment.
monism - ANSWER consciousness and the mind are biologically based and exist within
the brain
cognitive neuroscience - ANSWER looks to correlate brain activity to behavior through
the use of functional brain imaging
negative emotional reactions - ANSWER occur when we are not living up to our antici-
pated goals or expectations or when we believe that other people perceive us negatively
maladaptive behaviors - ANSWER use of alcohol or other psychoactive drugs, to escape
from consciousness
Developmental psychology - ANSWER the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, and social
changes that occur throughout human life, which are guided by both genetic predispositions
(nature) and environmental influences (nurture).
Birth to 18 months - ANSWER Trust versus mistrust. The child develops a feeling of trust
in his or her caregivers.
18 months to 3 years - ANSWER Autonomy versus shame/doubt. The child learns what
he or she can and cannot control and develops a sense of free will.
3 to 6 years - ANSWER Initiative versus guilt. The child learns to be independent by ex-
ploring, manipulating, and taking action.
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Basic research - ANSWER research that answers fundamental questions about behavior.
empirical study - ANSWER Results of verifiable evidence from a systematic collection and
analysis of data that has been objectively observed, measured, and undergone experimenta-
tion.
Applied research - ANSWER research that investigates issues that have implications for
everyday life and provides solutions to everyday problems.
Basic research - ANSWER Expands knowledge on an area of research interest but does
not seek to promote change in behavior or mental state.
Empirical Research - ANSWER Collects and analyzes data on areas of research interest us-
ing scientific measures to gain knowledge for knowledge's sake or to promote changes in be-
havior or mental states.
Applied Research - ANSWER Applies research findings towards well-being, e.g. change in
behavior or mental state.
Mentalism - ANSWER type of performing art in which the performer appears to read the
mind of another. Such powers may seem to be the result of psychic or paranormal practices,
but in reality is the result of a combination of suggestion, misdirection, and psychology.
Hypnosis - ANSWER a therapeutic technique employed by some clinicians to facilitate in-
creased suggestibility and dissociated experiences.
1
, dualism - ANSWER the mind (or soul) and the body are separate entities
Consciousness - ANSWER our subjective awareness of ourselves and our environment.
monism - ANSWER consciousness and the mind are biologically based and exist within
the brain
cognitive neuroscience - ANSWER looks to correlate brain activity to behavior through
the use of functional brain imaging
negative emotional reactions - ANSWER occur when we are not living up to our antici-
pated goals or expectations or when we believe that other people perceive us negatively
maladaptive behaviors - ANSWER use of alcohol or other psychoactive drugs, to escape
from consciousness
Developmental psychology - ANSWER the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, and social
changes that occur throughout human life, which are guided by both genetic predispositions
(nature) and environmental influences (nurture).
Birth to 18 months - ANSWER Trust versus mistrust. The child develops a feeling of trust
in his or her caregivers.
18 months to 3 years - ANSWER Autonomy versus shame/doubt. The child learns what
he or she can and cannot control and develops a sense of free will.
3 to 6 years - ANSWER Initiative versus guilt. The child learns to be independent by ex-
ploring, manipulating, and taking action.
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