PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
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correlational coefficient
the degree of relationship between two variables expressed as a
numerical value
third variable problem
the circumstance where a variable that has not been measured accounts
for the relationship between two other variables
longitudinal design
a special kind of systematic observation, used by correlational
researchers, that involves obtaining measures of the variables of interest
in multiple waves over time
experiment
,PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
a carefully regulated procedure in which the researcher manipulates one
or more variables that are believed to influence some other variable
random assignment
researchers assignment of participants to groups by chance, to reduce the
likelihood that an experiments results will be due to preexisting
differences between groups
dependent variable
the outcome - the factor that can change in an experiment in response to
changes in the independent variable
control group
the participants in an experiment who are as much like experimental
group as possible and who are treated the same way except for a
manipulated factor,the independent variable
validity
the soundness of the conclusions that a researcher draws from an
experiment
,PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
the extent to which a test measures what it is intended to measure
independent variable
a manipulated experimental factor, the variable that the experimenter
changes to see what its effects are
natural selection
Darwin's principle of an evolutionary process in which organisms that are
best adapted to their environment will survive and produce offspring
functionalism
James's approach to mental processes, emphasizing the functions and
purposes of the mind and behavior in the individual's adaptation to the
environment
neuroscience
the scientific study of the structure, function, development, genetics, and
biochemistry of the nervous system, emphasizing that the brain and
nervous system are central to understanding behavior, thought and
emotion
, PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
biological approach
an approach in psychology focusing on the body, especially the brain and
nervous system
behavioral approach
an approach to psychology emphasizing the scientific study of observable
behavioral responses and their environmental determinants
Watson and Skinner
psychdynamic approach
an approach to psychology emphasizing unconscious thought, the conflict
between biological drives and society's demands, and early childhood
family experiences
Freud
psychoanalysis
technique for unlocking one's unconscious conflicts by talking about
childhood memories, dreams, thoughts and feelings
Ivy Tech PSYC 101 LATEST MIDTERM EXAM
UPDATE ACCURATE SUMMER-FALL 100% VERIFIED
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS (REAL EXAM
INSIGHT)
correlational coefficient
the degree of relationship between two variables expressed as a
numerical value
third variable problem
the circumstance where a variable that has not been measured accounts
for the relationship between two other variables
longitudinal design
a special kind of systematic observation, used by correlational
researchers, that involves obtaining measures of the variables of interest
in multiple waves over time
experiment
,PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
a carefully regulated procedure in which the researcher manipulates one
or more variables that are believed to influence some other variable
random assignment
researchers assignment of participants to groups by chance, to reduce the
likelihood that an experiments results will be due to preexisting
differences between groups
dependent variable
the outcome - the factor that can change in an experiment in response to
changes in the independent variable
control group
the participants in an experiment who are as much like experimental
group as possible and who are treated the same way except for a
manipulated factor,the independent variable
validity
the soundness of the conclusions that a researcher draws from an
experiment
,PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
the extent to which a test measures what it is intended to measure
independent variable
a manipulated experimental factor, the variable that the experimenter
changes to see what its effects are
natural selection
Darwin's principle of an evolutionary process in which organisms that are
best adapted to their environment will survive and produce offspring
functionalism
James's approach to mental processes, emphasizing the functions and
purposes of the mind and behavior in the individual's adaptation to the
environment
neuroscience
the scientific study of the structure, function, development, genetics, and
biochemistry of the nervous system, emphasizing that the brain and
nervous system are central to understanding behavior, thought and
emotion
, PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
biological approach
an approach in psychology focusing on the body, especially the brain and
nervous system
behavioral approach
an approach to psychology emphasizing the scientific study of observable
behavioral responses and their environmental determinants
Watson and Skinner
psychdynamic approach
an approach to psychology emphasizing unconscious thought, the conflict
between biological drives and society's demands, and early childhood
family experiences
Freud
psychoanalysis
technique for unlocking one's unconscious conflicts by talking about
childhood memories, dreams, thoughts and feelings
