Data Types
Quantitative Data is..
Numeric form (statistics, graphs)
What are the 3 research designs?
Experimental, Qualitative, Quantitative Observational
Other than a lie detector, how can you determine if someone is being deceitful
Body language, eye contact
What is a mental health disorder linked to criminal behaviour?
Researchers are investigating the effect of sleep on memory retention. They divide participants into two groups: Group A, which sleeps for 8 hours, and Group B, which sleeps for 4 hours. Both groups are then given a list of words to memorize, and their recall is tested after 24 hours.
What is the IV and DV?
Qualitative Data is...
Written responses (interviews, written observations)
What is an experimental design in psychology?
An experimental design involves manipulating one or more independent variables to determine their effect on one or more dependent variables while controlling for confounding variables.
What does a polygraph measure?
Physiological responses
Researchers are investigating the impact of background noise on attention span. Participants are randomly assigned to either a quiet room or a room with moderate background noise. They are then asked to complete a concentration task where they must focus on a series of visual stimuli.
What is the IV and DV?
Located at the front of the brain, the ________ lobe is involved in higher-level cognitive functions such as decision-making, problem-solving, planning, judgment, personality expression, and voluntary movement.
Fontal Lobe
Subjective Data is..
Subjective data comes from feelings, experiences, opinions, and thoughts. An example of subjective data is how someone is feeling.
What is a control group?
A control group is a group of participants that does not receive the experimental treatment or intervention, used as a baseline to compare with the experimental group.
What are physiological responses?
These responses are regulated by the autonomic nervous system and can involve various systems and organs within the body. Here are some key examples: Breathing Rate, Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Galvanic Skin Response (GSR)
What are the 4 lobes of the brain?
Fontal Lobe
Parietal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Located at the back of the brain, the ______ lobe is responsible for processing visual information received from the eyes. It helps in recognising shapes, colors, and movements, as well as interpreting visual stimuli.
Occipital
What are examples of Objective Quantitative Data?
Test results, Heart rate, Blood pressure
What design manipulates the IV in the study to see its effect on DV
Experimental design
A psychologist wants to measure the level of stress among high school students during final exams. She distributes a standardized stress questionnaire to 200 students and collects their responses to analyse patterns and correlations. What data type is this?
Quantitative
John, a 25-year-old college student, experiences frequent panic attacks and overwhelming feelings of anxiety, especially in social situations. He avoids parties and gatherings and has started skipping classes because of his fear of having a panic attack in public.
What could be explored in the social aspect?
Social Factors: John's anxiety might strain his relationships with friends and classmates. He feels increasingly isolated and unsupported, which further exacerbates his anxiety symptoms.
Situated behind the frontal lobe, the ________ lobe processes sensory information from the body, including touch, temperature, and pain. It also plays a role in spatial awareness and perception of stimuli
Parietal
What are examples of Subjective Quantitative Data?
A sociologist is interested in understanding the experiences of immigrants in a new country. She conducts in-depth interviews with 20 immigrants, asking them to share their personal stories and challenges faced during their transition. What type of data is collected
Qualitative
Identify a specific region of the brain, and explain how abnormal function of this region can result in violent criminal behaviour.
One specific region of the brain often linked to violent criminal behavior is the Frontal Lobe (in particular prefrontal cortex.) It is responsible for decision-making, impulse control, and regulating emotions. Abnormal function in this region can lead to poor judgment, lack of impulse control, and difficulty managing aggressive emotions, which can result in violent criminal behavior.
Sarah, a 35-year-old woman, has been feeling increasingly sad and withdrawn over the past few months. She reports difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, and low energy levels. Her family has a history of depression, with her mother and grandmother having been diagnosed with the disorder.
What are the biological aspects in this scenario?
Sarah's family history suggests a genetic predisposition to depression. Neurotransmitter imbalances, such as low levels of serotonin, may also contribute to her symptoms.
Found on the sides of the brain, near the ears, the _________ lobe is primarily involved in auditory processing (hearing) and language comprehension. It also plays a role in memory formation and emotional responses.
Temporal
A study investigates the effect of caffeine on reaction times in a sample of college students. Participants are randomly assigned to either a control group (no caffeine) or an experimental group (caffeine). Reaction times are measured using a computer task.
What data type would be collected?
Objective Quantitative
Researchers observe playground behaviour in children to study the impact of parental presence on social interactions. They record and count whether each child engages in cooperative play or solitary activities.
What type of study is this?
Quantitative Observation
Brain and Spinal Cord
Trigger fight or flight
The parasympathetic job is to..
Calm the body (Rest and Digest system)