UH Manoa PSY100 Masuda Exam 1 Study Guide Questions and answers
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directionality problem - a problem encountered in correlational studies; the researchers find a
relationship between two variables, but they cannot determine which variable may have caused changes
in the other variable
observer bias - systematic errors in observation that occur because of an obs...
UH Manoa PSY100 Masuda Exam 1
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directionality problem - a problem encountered in correlational studies; the researchers find a
relationship between two variables, but they cannot determine which variable may have caused changes
in the other variable
observer bias - systematic errors in observation that occur because of an observer's expectations
selection bias - in an experiment, unintended differences between the participants in different
groups; it could be caused by nonrandom assignment to groups
confirmation bias - ignoring or downplaying evidence that is inconsistent with one's beliefs
stream of consciousness - a phrase coined by William James to describe each person's continuous
series of ever-changing thoughts
localization of function - the idea that various brain regions have particular functions
personality psychology - the study of enduring characteristics that people display over time and
across circumstances
nature/nurture debate - the arguments concerning whether psychological characteristics are
biologically innate or acquired through education, experience, and culture
descriptive research - research designed to observe behavior and describe that behavior
systematically and objectively
experimental research - research designed to discover causal relationships between variables
psychological science - the study, through research, of mind, brain, and behavior
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