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PSY 1101 - WEEKS 1-4 EXAM QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS
What is psychology?
The study of mind, behaviour and the relationship between them. The science that
seeks to understand behaviour and mental processes and to apply that
understanding in the service of human welfare
Key Characteristics of Psychology
1. Scientific study of behaviour
2. Strong theoretical underpinnings
3. Strong research basis
4. Emphasis on empirical evidence
Goals of Psychology
describe, explain, predict, change
Psychological Phenomena
Categorised into mental processes (subjective experience) & behaviour
5 Norms of Science
Universalism
Communalism
Disinterestedness
Organised scepticism
Novelty
,3 Broad Domains of Research
1. Quantitative
2. Qualitative
3. Mixed methods
Hypothesis
In scientific research, a specific, testable proposition about a phenomenon
Variable
A factor or characteristic that is manipulated or measured in research
Data
Numbers that represent research findings and provide the basis for research
conclusions
Range
A measure of variability that is the difference between the highest and lowest
scores in a data set
Quantitative Research
Research involving conducting statistical analyses using numerical data
Qualitative Research
Research-based on rich textual data rather than numerical data
Mixed Methods Research
The combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods
Testimonials
Worthless in Psychology
Psychologists not permitted to use testimonials in their practice
What is the Goal of Science?
, To create reasonable explanations ('theories') to describe reality
Scientific Theory must be based on what?
Empirical Evidence
Universalism
The attributes of the researcher are irrelevant; different researchers should reach the
same conclusion
Communalism
Scientific information must be shared publicly
Disinterestedness
Scientists must place aside all personal beliefs
Organised Scepticism
Science is subject to peer review and replication
Novelty
Science should not just be a repetition
What does Science in Psychology allow us to do?
To make systematic observations, interpret findings, and systematically apply them
What is the Science-Practitioner Model based on?
The premise is that science and practice should continually inform one another
What does the Science-Practitioner Model involve?
Involves the development of interlocking skills to foster a career-long process of
psychological investigation, assessment and intervention
Biological Psychology
Involves the study and measurement of biological or physiological psychological
phenomena
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