Exam (elaborations)
Psychology 110: Exam 1 Study Guide 100% Solved | Verified & update Already Passed A+ Graded
- Course
- Institution
Psychology 110: Exam 1 Study Guide 100% Solved | Verified & update Already Passed A+ Graded
[Show more]
Content preview
Psychology 110: Exam 1 Study Guide 100%Solved | Verified & update Already Passed
A+ Graded
Neuroscience Perspective - ✔✔views behavior from the perspective of the brain, the
nervous system, and other biological functions
Psychodynamic Perspective - ✔✔Sigmund Freud; behavior is motivated by unconscious
inner forces and conflicts over which the individual has little control
Behavioral Perspective - ✔✔John B. Watson, B.F. Skinner; suggests that observed,
measurable behavior should be the focus of study; reinforcement/punishment
Cognitive Perspective - ✔✔focuses on how people think, understand, and know about the
world; information processing
Humanistic Perspective - ✔✔Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow; suggests individuals naturally
strive to grow, develop, and be in control of their lives and behavior; seek and reach
fulfillment; emphasis is on free will; contrasts to determinism
Nature - ✔✔genetically determined/inherited
Nurture - ✔✔influences of the physical and social environment in which a person is raised
Conscious - ✔✔forces of which we are fully aware
,Unconscious - ✔✔forces that are not accessible to the conscious mind
Observable Behavior - ✔✔objective behavior that can be seen by outside observers
Internal Mental Process - ✔✔unseen processes involved in thinking
Individual differences - ✔✔a person's unique and special qualities
Universal Principles - ✔✔factors that underlie the behavior of all humans
Scientific Method - ✔✔the approach through which psychologists systematically
acquire knowledge and understanding about behavior and other phenomena of interest
Theories - ✔✔broad explanations and predictions concerning phenomena of interest
Hypothesis - ✔✔a prediction, stemming from a theory, stated in a way that allows it to be tested
Operational definition - ✔✔the translation of a hypothesis into specific, testable procedures
that can be measured and observed
Research - ✔✔systematic inquiry aimed at the discovery of new knowledge
, Descriptive Reasearch - ✔✔systematic investigation of a person, group or pattern of behavior
Archival Research - ✔✔existing data are examined to test a hypothesis
Naturalistic Observation - ✔✔Investigator observes some naturally occurring behavior
Survey Research - ✔✔People are asked a series of questions about their behavior, thoughts,
or attitudes
Case Study - ✔✔in-depth; intensive investigation of an individual or a small group of
people; often include psychological testing
Correlation Research - ✔✔research in which the relationship between two sets of variables
is examined to determine whether they are associated, or "correlated"
Correlation Coefficient - ✔✔represents the strength and direction of the relationship
between two variables
Experiment - ✔✔investigation of the relationship between two (or more) variables by producing a
change in one variable in a situation and observing the effects on the second variable
Confederate - ✔✔person who works for the experimenter
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Examsplug. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.24. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
79202 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now
