History of Psychology
This "big issue" in psychology asks the question: Are we logical or do we sometimes act in ways that are not logical?
What is rationality vs. irrationality
This type of research gets a sample of individuals to respond to a series of questions and then collects the data.
What is a survey?
These psychologists focus on the power of the situation and how we influence each other.
Social Psychologists
Putting less work into group endeavors/projects, allowing others to "pull the weight" of the group.
What is social loafing?
This view seeks to enable humans to self-actualize, but should also take into account other needs that must be met first.
What is Humanistic Psychology?
This type of research watches individuals in their usual environment and observes their behavior.
What is naturalistic observation?
Agreeing to something small will make you more likely to agree to something larger later on. What is this called?
What is foot-in-the-door phenomenon?
A group agreeing just to maintain harmony.
What is groupthink?
According to this view, our actions are a direct result of the way we process information from our environment. We process information through thoughts, expectations, perceptions, memories and states of consciousness.
What is Cognitive Psychology?
This type of research will focus on one or a few individuals in-depth.
What is a case study?
What is social facilitation?
Losing your individual awareness or "sense of self" when in a large group, especially during activities of high emotion/excitement.
What is deindividuation?
This is an example of which "big issue" :
If a mother is continually stressed during pregnancy, does it cause the child to be a ‘stressed’ individual?
What is nature vs. nurture?
This type of research requires a controlled environment, and researchers will manipulate at least one variable, then measure the outcome.
What is an experiment?
When our thoughts and actions don't match, we try to alleviate the discomfort by changing our attitude.
What is cognitive dissonance?
Being often physically close to someone increases the likelihood you will be attracted to them. This effect is called:
What is proximity? OR What is the mere exposure effect?
A theory that emphasized the functions of consciousness and the ways consciousness helps people adapt to their environment... was focused on the “how” and “why” of the human mind.
What is functionalism?
Researchers must make sure their proposed research does not cause significant or lasting harm to participants, and that they are fully informed. What do these requirements fulfill? Think - Board of _____.
The theory that we explain people's behavior (often incorrectly) in terms of "who they are" rather than the situation they are in.
What is attribution theory? Also - What is Dispositional Attribution? or What is Fundamental Attribution Error?
Being open and honest helps increase trust among friends and partners. This is called:
What is self-disclosure?