Dependent Variable
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The outcome factor; the variable that may change in response to
manipulations of the independent variable
Introspection
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Looking inward
Research Methods: Descriptive
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1. To observe and record behavior
2. Do case studies, naturalistic observations, or surveys
3. No control on the variables; single cases might be misleading
Case studies do not enable us to learn about general principles that apply to all of us.
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Case studies involve only one individual, so we can't know for sure whether
the principles observed would apply to a larger population
Cognitive Nueroscience
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The interdisciplinary study of the brain activity linked with cognition,
including perception, thinking, memory, and language
,Amygdala
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Two lima-bean sized neural clusters in the limbic system; linked to emotions
such as fear and anger
Lesion
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Tissue destruction. A brain lesion is a naturally or experimentally caused
destruction of brain tissue.
Counseling Psychology
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A branch of psychology that assists people with problems in living (often
related to school, work, or relationships) and in achieving greater well-
being
Threshold
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, The level of stimulation required to trigger a neural impulse
Positive Psychology
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The scientific study of human functioning, with the goals of discovering and
promoting strengths and virtues that help individuals and communities
thrive
Sex
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When sperm fertilizes an egg, its X or Y chromosome combines with the X
chromosome of the egg. A person with XX chromosomes usually has
female sex and reproductive organs, and is therefore usually assigned
biologically female. XY have male sex and reproductive organs, assigning
them biologically male.
Neuron
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A nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system
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The outcome factor; the variable that may change in response to
manipulations of the independent variable
Introspection
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Looking inward
Research Methods: Descriptive
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1. To observe and record behavior
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3. No control on the variables; single cases might be misleading
Case studies do not enable us to learn about general principles that apply to all of us.
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Case studies involve only one individual, so we can't know for sure whether
the principles observed would apply to a larger population
Cognitive Nueroscience
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The interdisciplinary study of the brain activity linked with cognition,
including perception, thinking, memory, and language
,Amygdala
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Two lima-bean sized neural clusters in the limbic system; linked to emotions
such as fear and anger
Lesion
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Tissue destruction. A brain lesion is a naturally or experimentally caused
destruction of brain tissue.
Counseling Psychology
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A branch of psychology that assists people with problems in living (often
related to school, work, or relationships) and in achieving greater well-
being
Threshold
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, The level of stimulation required to trigger a neural impulse
Positive Psychology
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The scientific study of human functioning, with the goals of discovering and
promoting strengths and virtues that help individuals and communities
thrive
Sex
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When sperm fertilizes an egg, its X or Y chromosome combines with the X
chromosome of the egg. A person with XX chromosomes usually has
female sex and reproductive organs, and is therefore usually assigned
biologically female. XY have male sex and reproductive organs, assigning
them biologically male.
Neuron
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A nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system
