Psychology 101
Psychology is the study of _______ and mental processes
behavior
This type of psychologist works within the legal system
Forensic
This method is an in depth investigation including studying background of an individual
Case Study
What is the first step in conducting a research study?
Forming a question
What happens to the variables in a negative correlation?
One increases, one decreases
This type of psychologists diagnoses and treats psychological disorder w/o medication
clinical
This method compares individuals in different age groups
cross-sectional
A variable that is manipulated is called what?
Independent Variable
What happens to the variables in a positive correlation?
Both variables increase
A medical doctor who treats psychological problems and can prescribe medication
Psychiatrist
This method involves studying individuals in "the field" or in their own environments
naturalistic observation
A predisposition from a certain point of view is called what?
bias
T/F A theory is a basic truth or law
False-Principal
This type of psychologist would study the cognitive differences between children and teenagers
developmental psychologist
This method allows researchers to see if a relationship exists between variables- how they are related
correlational study
T/F During an experiment the control group receives treatment and the experimental group does not
False
____ is the scientific study of observable behavior
Behaviorism
This type of psychologist may use interviews or tests to identify their clients' problems
counseling psychologist
This method allows researchers to get information from a large amount of people easily
survey
A fake medication given to a participant would be called what?
A placebo