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1. empirical study Results of verifiable evidence from a systematic collection and analysis of data that
has been objectively observed, measured, and undergone experimentation.
2. Basic research research that answers fundamental questions about behavior.
3. Applied research research that investigates issues that have implications for everyday life and pro-
vides solutions to everyday problems.
4. Basic research Expands knowledge on an area of research interest but does not seek to promote
change in behavior or mental state.
5. Empirical Re- Collects and analyzes data on areas of research interest using scientific measures
search to gain knowledge for knowledge's sake or to promote changes in behavior or
mental states.
6. Applied Research Applies research findings towards well-being, e.g. change in behavior or mental
state.
7. Mentalism 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.
8. Hypnosis a therapeutic technique employed by some clinicians to facilitate increased sug-
gestibility and dissociated experiences.
9. Consciousness our subjective awareness of ourselves and our environment.
10. dualism the mind (or soul) and the body are separate entities
11. monism consciousness and the mind are biologically based and exist within the brain
12. cognitive neuro- looks to correlate brain activity to behavior through the use of functional brain
science imaging
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