PSYCH AS A SCIENCE
Psychology is the systematic study of these three things.
thoughts, feelings, and behaviour
his model explains illness/health as the interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors (plus health-related behaviours).
biopsychosocial model
The variable deliberately manipulated by the researcher is the…
IV
This design is used when the IV is NOT manipulated and groups are NOT randomly allocated, so you can’t claim cause and effect.
Observational
This graph shows continuous data where the bars touch.
Histogram
Data collected directly by observation is called
Qualitative
A biological example: the greatest risk factor for developing schizophrenia is this.
Genetics - having a relative with it
The variable measured as a result of the IV (depends on the IV) is the…
DV
This design has a control group and an experimental group that are randomly allocated.
Experimental
What are the terms of central tendency?
Mean, median and mode
This is the systematic approach for planning, conducting, and reporting research
scientific method
What is an example of a social factor?
economic
A factor that should remain the same throughout an experiment is a…
Constant variable
Standardised tests, physiological measures, and behaviour counts are all examples of this type of method.
objective quantitative data
The degree to which a study accurately measures what it claims to measure is called…
Validity
This is the systematic approach for planning, conducting, and reporting research
Scientific method
A case study describes depression with:
What are biological (neurotransmitters), psychological (pessimistic thinking/low self-esteem), and social (bullying/unemployment stress)?
Any factor that interferes with the data and has an unwanted effect on the DV is called an…
Ev
Likert scales, self-reports with fixed answers, and observations using checklists are examples of this type.
subjective quantitative data
The extent to which an experiment yields the same results on repeated trials is called…
Reliability
In the caffeine vs water example: the operationalised DV was this.
time taken to run 400 metres
This qualitative method uses a series of self-administered questionnaires and feedback to gain consensus from experts.
Delphi technique
Name and explain TWO of the five key ethical principles listed in the slides.
What are informed consent / voluntary participation / confidentiality / right to withdraw / debriefing?