Psychology 2. Introduction to Psychology

University:
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Course:
PSY-113 | General Psychology
Academic year:

2021
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132

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1
Author:

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INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY? Psychology is the scientific study of the mind, as well as behavior, according to the American Psychological Association. Psychology is a discipline that includes many subfields of study human development, sports, health, clinical, social behavior and cognitive processes, among others. TYPES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH● Correlational research is non-experimental research where the researcher measures two variables to be able to assess the statistical relationship ● Descriptive research: research that describes a population, situation, or phenomenon that is being studied. Descriptive research focuses on answering the questions “how, what, when, and where.” Think “if a research problem, not why.” ● Experimental research: study that adheres to a scientific research design. Includes a hypothesis, a variable that can be manipulated/ changed, and variables that can be measured, calculated and compared. In addition, experimental research must be completed in a controlled environment.