Definitions
The scientific study of mental activity and behavior, which are based on brain processes.
Psychology
Having a growth mindset; believing you can do better
Improving
When conducting a study, researchers must keep their subjects personal information private.
Confidentiality
Any difference between people that becomes apparent in a certain context (skin color, language, religion, gender, age, etc.)
Diversity
Explaining concepts by giving them examples from your own life to create "memory traces."
Thinking Deeply
The _____ ______ ______ consists of administrators, legal advisers, scholars and community members who are the guardians of the 4 standards of ethical research.
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Accepted standards of right and wrong that guides people's behavior
Ethics
If a person wants to participate in a research study, the researcher must get _____ ______ from the person and explain what the research is about.
Informed consent
A five step process that allows scientific observation and measurement to reach a scientific goal.
Scientific Method
You can only focus on one thing at a time. Maybe put the phone away when you're studying.
Attending
During the research study, the participants must not endure unreasonable pain or discomfort, otherwise known as _______ _____ _________.
Protection From Harm
Conducting the same experiment again to see if the results can be repeated.
Replication
Make a study plan; set measurable goals and space out your studying over several days (if possible.)
Monitoring
Researchers are not allowed to spy on subjects in their home, because people have a right to _______.
Privacy