Psychology - Exam 4 (Final Exam Cummulative) - Dr. Brian Crosby Accurate 100%(RATED A+)

Case Study - ANSWER A descriptive technique in which one individual or group is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principle. Control Group - ANSWER In an experiment, the group not exposed to the treatment; contrasts with the experimental group and serves as a comparison for evaluating the effect of the treatment. Correlation - ANSWER A measure of the extent to which two factors vary together and thus of how well either factor predicts the other. Dependent Variable - ANSWER In an experiment, the outcome that is measured; the variable that may change when the independent variable is manipulated. Experiment - ANSWER A research method in which an investigator manipulates one or more factors(independent variables) to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process (dependent variable). By random assignment of participants, the experimenter aims to control other relevant factors. Experimental Group - ANSWER In an experiment, the group exposed to the treatment, that is, to one version of the independent variable. Goals of Psychology - ANSWER 1. Description 2. Explanation 3. Theory 4. Prediction 5. Control Description - ANSWER Observing a behavior and noting everything about it (what is happening, where it happens, to whom it happens, under what circumstances does it happen, who is involved) - 1st Goal of Psychology Explanation - ANSWER Why is it happening (formalized, think about it when describing). 2nd Goal of Psychology Theory - ANSWER General explanation of a set of observations or facts. 3rd Goal of Psychology Prediction - ANSWER When will it happen again, with a good description and theory, you should be able to predict when it will happen again. 4th Goal of Psychology Control - ANSWER Modify behavior, change behavior in some way. From less desirable to desirable. 5th Goal of Psychology. Hypothesis - ANSWER A testable prediction, often implied by a theory. Independent Variable - ANSWER In an experiment, the factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied. Laboratory Observation - ANSWER A descriptive technique of observing and recording behavior in controlled situations while trying to manipulate and control the situation Naturalistic Observation - ANSWER A descriptive technique of observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without trying to manipulate and control the