PSYC 2010 Midterm: Research Methods Exam 1 Study Guide
14 Nov 2015
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Scientific method: refers to the way in which questions are asked and the logic and methods used to gain answers. Empirical approach: emphasizes direct observation and experimentation as a way to answer questions. Psych emerged from philosophy psych is different in that it uses experimental methods and techniques. Behaviorism restrict study of behavior to observable phenomena (b. f. skinner) 1950"s cognitive revolution behaviorism was unable to explain a lot of things. 1990"s decade of the brain explosion of research in brian activity. Ethnocentric bias: when experiences and values of one"s own culture affect the interpretation of behavior observed in another culture. We have high standards for integrity and ethical conduct. Scientists don"t fabricate, plagiarize or use selective data. Research eval risk vs benefit, deception and animal research. Converging evidence: when different studies examining the same research question obtain the same findings using different samples and different measures.
