PSY 290 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Meta-Analysis, Sexual Arousal, Social Desirability Bias
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Thoroughly & precisely answer the following: give an overview of the history of the study of relationships. The scientific study of human relationships is a relatively new endeavor, beginning in earnest only in the 1960s, but has made tremendous strides in the last 45 years. For that reason, relationship science is less well-known, and perhaps less appreciated, than most other sciences. Nevertheless, family scholars, psychologists, sociologists, and communication researchers" now examine varied types of intimate relationships: Often using diverse samples of people from all walks of life. Sources: personal experience, social problems, previous research, theories. Casual connections: contrast the different types of sampling. Laboratories allow researchers control over events, but may elicit unnatural behavior. Natural environments, such as a couple"s home, may elicit more typical behavior but be full of distractions: describe 5 different types of data noting the advantages & disadvantages of each.
