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A way of knowing something. Specifically, the ability to know something instinctively rather than through conscious reasoning or systematic observation.
What is Intuition.
Ch. 1
The final goal of science is to understand why behavior occurs.
What is explaining behavior.
A tentative answer to the research question.
Ch. 2
This was a series of studies conducted in the 1960s to study the obedience to authority.
What is Milgram's Obedience Experiment.
Ch. 3
The number of points your midterm exam is worth.
What is 120 points.
Doubt regarding the truth of something.
What is Skepticism.
Ch 1
Tries to answer fundamental questions about the nature of behavior.
What is basic research.
Ch. 1
The first and most general step in the research process.
What is a research question.
Ch. 2
Developed in 1979, it defines the principles and applications that apply to medical and behavioral research investigations.
What is the Belmont Report.
Ch. 3
The deadline for your midterm exam.
What is Oct 27, 2024, 11:59 PM.
The fundamental characteristic of the scientific approach is empiricism is the idea that knowledge comes from.
What is Observations.
Chapter 1
Behavioral scientists can describe behavior, which can often be directly observed (examples: the amount of food consumed, running speed, eye gaze, or loudness of laughter), or mental states (such as happiness, sadness, or boredom), which is often less observable.
What is Description.
Chapter 1
A guess at the outcome of a study.
What is prediction.
Ch. 2.
An issue when data collected from subjects is identifiable.
What is confidentiality.
The only resource that can be used during your midterm exam.
What is the notecard provided by your instructor.
The use of seemingly scientific terms and demonstrations to substantiate claims that have no basis in scientific research.
What is a Pseudoscience
Ch. 1
The 3 elements for inferring causation include
1. Temporal Order
2. Covariation of cause and effect
3. and...
What is alternative explanations.
Ch. 1
A systematic body of ideas about a particular topic or phenomenon.
What is a theory.
Ch. 2
With thousands of people posting messages on websites every day, the internet has posted other issues of.
What is privacy.
Ch. 3
The amount of time available for your midterm exam.
90 minutes.
1.5 hours.
•The scientific approach rejects the notion that one can accept on faith the statements of any authority.
What is a Authority.
Ch. 1
4 Goals of Behavior Science.
Ch. 1
The idea that potential participants in research should be provided with information that might influence their active decision to participate.
What is informed consent.
Ch. 3
The three basic ethical principles of the Belmont Report include:
1. Principle of Beneficence
2. Principle of Respect for Persons (Autonomy)
3. Principle of _________.
What is Justice.
Ch. 3