8/31/25, 1:37 PM AP Psychology -- Unit 0 "Research Methods in Psychology" Flashcards
AP Psychology -- Unit 0 "Research Methods in
Psychology" ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ACCURATE SOLUTIONS |GET
IT 100% CORRECT!! ALREADY GRADED A+
This is a leading professional organization dedicated to
advancing the field of
The American Psychological
Association (APA) psychology and promoting the application of
psychological knowledge to improve human welfare.
(Founded in 1892; largest association of psychologists;
over 120,000 members)
Overall plan/study that outlines how a research study
will be conducted to address specific research questions
Research Design - Overall
Structure or objectives. Common types of research designs
include experimental, correlational, and descriptive.
Systematic procedures and techniques used to conduct
research within a specific research design. Decisions
Methodology - Specific
Techniques about sampling procedures, data collection methods,
data analysis techniques, and quality assurance
measures.
Explores how unconscious drives, conflicts, and
Psychodynamic Perspective
childhood experiences shape behavior.
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, 8/31/25, 1:37 PM AP Psychology -- Unit 0 "Research Methods in Psychology" Flashcards
Focuses on observable behaviors and the ways they're
Behaviorism Perspective learned through interaction with the environment (i.e. a
dog learning that it will get a treat by the ring of a bell;
association).
Emphasizes personal growth, free will, and the
Humanistic Perspective concept of self-actualization (self- actualization=the
process of realizing & fulfilling one's potential, leading
to a more meaningful life).
Combines biological, psychological, and social factors to
Biopsychosocial Perspective
provide a comprehensive understanding of human
behavior.
Cognitive Perspective Examines internal mental processes, such as thinking, memory,
and problem-solving.
Biological Perspective Studies the physiological bases of behavior in humans and
animals.
Considers how behavior and mental processes serve as
Evolutionary Perspective
adaptations for survival and reproduction.
Sociocultural Perspective Analyzes how culture, social norms, and social environments
influence behavior.
The scientific study of mental processes and behavior.
Psychology -Mental Processes: "thinking" (inner)
-Behavior: what we do and how we act (outer)
People tend to look for, interpret, or remember
Confirmation Bias information in a way that confirms what they already
believe. Cognitive biases can distort our thinking and
lead to
incorrect conclusions.
People believe that they knew something was going to
Hindsight Bias happen after it has already occurred, even if they
didn't know it beforehand.
-"Knew it all along"
When people have too much faith in their own
Overconfidence
judgements or abilities, thinking they know more than
they actually do.
Information that is obtained through observation,
Empirical Evidence
experimentation, or measurement. This helps prevent
cognitive bias by providing objective data.
Psychologists can generate empirical evidence, test
The Scientific Method
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AP Psychology -- Unit 0 "Research Methods in
Psychology" ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ACCURATE SOLUTIONS |GET
IT 100% CORRECT!! ALREADY GRADED A+
This is a leading professional organization dedicated to
advancing the field of
The American Psychological
Association (APA) psychology and promoting the application of
psychological knowledge to improve human welfare.
(Founded in 1892; largest association of psychologists;
over 120,000 members)
Overall plan/study that outlines how a research study
will be conducted to address specific research questions
Research Design - Overall
Structure or objectives. Common types of research designs
include experimental, correlational, and descriptive.
Systematic procedures and techniques used to conduct
research within a specific research design. Decisions
Methodology - Specific
Techniques about sampling procedures, data collection methods,
data analysis techniques, and quality assurance
measures.
Explores how unconscious drives, conflicts, and
Psychodynamic Perspective
childhood experiences shape behavior.
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0
, 8/31/25, 1:37 PM AP Psychology -- Unit 0 "Research Methods in Psychology" Flashcards
Focuses on observable behaviors and the ways they're
Behaviorism Perspective learned through interaction with the environment (i.e. a
dog learning that it will get a treat by the ring of a bell;
association).
Emphasizes personal growth, free will, and the
Humanistic Perspective concept of self-actualization (self- actualization=the
process of realizing & fulfilling one's potential, leading
to a more meaningful life).
Combines biological, psychological, and social factors to
Biopsychosocial Perspective
provide a comprehensive understanding of human
behavior.
Cognitive Perspective Examines internal mental processes, such as thinking, memory,
and problem-solving.
Biological Perspective Studies the physiological bases of behavior in humans and
animals.
Considers how behavior and mental processes serve as
Evolutionary Perspective
adaptations for survival and reproduction.
Sociocultural Perspective Analyzes how culture, social norms, and social environments
influence behavior.
The scientific study of mental processes and behavior.
Psychology -Mental Processes: "thinking" (inner)
-Behavior: what we do and how we act (outer)
People tend to look for, interpret, or remember
Confirmation Bias information in a way that confirms what they already
believe. Cognitive biases can distort our thinking and
lead to
incorrect conclusions.
People believe that they knew something was going to
Hindsight Bias happen after it has already occurred, even if they
didn't know it beforehand.
-"Knew it all along"
When people have too much faith in their own
Overconfidence
judgements or abilities, thinking they know more than
they actually do.
Information that is obtained through observation,
Empirical Evidence
experimentation, or measurement. This helps prevent
cognitive bias by providing objective data.
Psychologists can generate empirical evidence, test
The Scientific Method
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