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psychology review

psychology review

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9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a Case Study in psychology?

Back

A descriptive research method that involves an in-depth analysis of a single individual, group, or event, providing detailed information that can help form hypotheses.

2.

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Front

What is the primary goal of psychology?

Back

To describe, explain, predict, and control behavior.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define curious skepticism.

Back

An attitude of being open to new ideas while still questioning and critically evaluating them.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Confirmation Bias?

Back

The tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a theory in psychology?

Back

A statement that attempts to explain why things are the way they are, based on evidence and reasoning.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Availability Heuristic?

Back

A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to a person's mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'principle' refer to in psychology?

Back

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

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