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Pscyhology The scientific study of behavior and mental processes
A psychological perspective that emphasizes observable behavior over internal mental
Behaviorism
processes
A psychological perspective that emphasizes the notion that human nature is generally good
Humanism
and people are naturally motivated to grow toward their own potential
A psychological perspective that emphasizes cognitive processes such as thinking, language,
Cognitive Psychology
attention, memory, and intelligence
A psychological perspective that emphasizes the link between behavior and the biological
Neuroscience
functioning of the brain
Postive Psychology A perspective in psychology that emphasizes people's strengths and successes
An approach in psychology that highlights the importance and value of multiple cultural
Multiculturalism
groups within a society
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, A psychological perspective that emphasizes Charles Darwin's theory of evolution as an
Evolutionary Psychology
influence on behavior
A uniquely comprehensive psychological perspective that emphasizes biological,
Biopsychsocial Theory
psychological, and social factors as influences on behavior
A psychological perspective created by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious mental
Psychoanalysis
activity and the long-lasting influence of childhood experiences
Scientific Method A way of asking and answering questions that follows a predetermined series of steps
Posing a Question Step 1 of Scientific Method
Conducting a Literature Review Step 2 of Scientific Method
Developing a Hypothesis Step 3 of Scientific Method
Testing the Hypothesis by Collecting Data Step 4 of the Scientific Method
Analyzing the Data and Drawing Conclusions Step 5 of the Scientific Method
Hypothesis A prediction, typically based on a theory, that can be tested
Theory A proposed explanation for observed events
A procedure in experimental research by which the assignment of participants into either the
Random Assignment
experimental or control group happens entirely by chance
Independent Variable A variable in experimental research that is manipulated by the researcher
Dependent Variable A variable in experimental research that is expected to depend upon the independent variable
The group of participants in experimental research who receive the treatment that is the focus
Experimental Group
of the study
The group of participants in experimental research who do not receive the treatment that is
Control Group
the focus of the study
Descriptive Research A type of research in which the goal is simply to describe a characteristic of the population
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